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The Castletown River
Catch and release for 2013 Bye-law 897 of 2012 prohibits the use of any fish hooks, other than single barbless hooks, and the use of worms as bait in angling for all species of fish in the waters specified and revokes both Angling Bye-law No. 888, 2011 and Eastern Fisheries Region (Angling) Bye-law No. 824, 2007. The list of waters this bye law applies to is available at the following link: ANGLING BYE-LAW NO. 897, 2012 [.pdf, 19 KB]
Season: Salmon and Sea trout 1st March to October 12th.
The Castletown River rises close to Newtownhamilton Co. Armagh and is known as the Creggan River in its upper reaches. Its two main tributaries are the Kilcurry and Falmore rivers, both of which contain stocks of wild brown trout. The Castletown River gets a run of salmon and sea trout and fishing is controlled by the Dundalk Brown Trout Angling Association. The best of the salmon and sea trout fishing is to be found downstream of Tuberona bridge just out side Dundalk and there are a number of lovely pools located in this area. The best period for fishing is from July to September. Riparian owners and a number of Angling Associations, some of which have day permits available, control fishing.
Location: Co. Louth and Co. Armagh. The main towns and villages are Dundalk.
Fish species: Sea trout and salmon fishing is best on its lower reaches below Tuberona Bridge.
Methods: All legitimate methods are allowed however catch and release is encouraged
Best Flies:
Sea Trout: Teal, Blue and Silver, Black Pennell, Butcher, Alexander, Peter
Ross and Conemara Black.
Salmon: Green Highlander, Colley Dog, Ally Shrimp, Bann Special Shrimp and
Orange and Gold Shrimp.
Angling Clubs: The Dundalk Brown Trout Anglers are the biggest
club and control a large section of water.
Link: www.browntroutanglers.com
Angling Tip: Fish below Toberona bridge after a flood.
Permits: Local tackle dealers (See list on reverse of main brochure)
Further Information: For further information please contact,
Inland Fisheries Ireland,15a Main Street, Blackrock Co. Dublin
Tel: 00 353 1 2787022 Fax: 00 353 1 22787025 email: info@erfb.ie
