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In Ireland, there are 5,600 km of coastline, 14,000 km of riverbank, 200,000 hectares of lake and almost 100 species of fresh and saltwater fish to test your angling skills!

Fishing

Ireland is one of the most popular sport fishing destinations in Europe and for good reason, too. The massive variety and quality of fishing has given the country an enviable reputation. 

 

The island of Ireland stretches just 500km in length and 300km in width, but with a ratio of 1:35 (water to land), it seems everywhere you turn, there’s an ideal location to be fished. 

 

Even the climate is kind to the angler, with temperate summers, mild winters and moderate rainfall throughout the year. And the warming influence of the North Atlantic Drift, which washes the south west coast, gives a milder climate than the geographical situation would indicate. 

 

The result is a fabulous mix of cold and warm water fish, capable of exciting both the specialist angler and casual fisherman on a family holiday.

Coarse angling in the west of Ireland

Coarse Fishing

In Ireland, coarse fishing is free almost everywhere! Great catches, friendly hostelries, good food and tall stories guaranteed

Salmon fishing at Carnoe on the River Bann

Game Fishing

Game Fishing in Ireland is a centuries old sport enlivened by innovation but rooted in traditional practices and local folklore

Pike fishing on Lough Beg, County Antrim

Pike Fishing

The mighty pike is a formidable prey, which tests the skills of even the most seasoned angler!

Sea angling in the west of Ireland

Sea Fishing

The seas around Ireland are so prolific that they can turn up anything from a Tompot Blenny of a few grammes to a giant Tuna of over 400kg!

Kilkenny catch

Fishing Regulations

In both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, licences are required for salmon and sea trout fishing.

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Get hooked on Ireland, the angler’s paradise