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    River Slaney trout fishing

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    The River Slaney rises on the western slopes of Lungnaquilla Mountain and flows in a southeasterly direction through Baltinglass,Tullow and Bunclody, before entering the estuary at Enniscorthy. The river the discharges into St. Georges Channell through Wexford Harbour. The Slaney has a number of tributaries including the Derreen, the Derry, the Bann, the Urrin, the Boro and the Sow.

    The Slaney river holds good stocks of small wild brown trout to 8ozs. Fishing is controlled by Angling Associations and riparian owners, under the auspices of the Slaney Rod Fishers Association Ltd. There is free fishing downstream of Enniscorthy Bridge.

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    There is good brown trout fishing on the Slaney although trout are generally small. However trout to 1lb are not uncommon. The Slaney gets hatches of olives, sedges and gnats. Fishing is by fly only.

    Location: Counties Wicklow, Carlow and Wexford. The main towns in the area are Wexford, Enniscorthy, Baltinglass, Tullow and Bunclody.

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    Season: March 17th to 31st August.

    Methods: Fishing must be consistent with bye laws for the time being in force as well as the current rules and regulations set out by the Associations and riparian owners. Some beats are fly only. Fishing is by FLY ONLY on the Slaney from Ahade Bridge (downstream of Tullow) to Ballycarney Bridge (upstream of Enniscorthy) from April 7th to 31st August. From Ballycarney Bridge downstream to Enniscorthy as well as upstream of Ahade Bridge and all tributaries with the exception of the stretch of water on the Bann to the railway bridge upstream of the mouth, FLY FISHING only is permitted from 1st May until August 31st.

    • It is prohibited to take any sea trout (under 40cm)
    • It is prohibited to use worms as bait
    • It is prohibited to use any fish hooks other than single or double barbless hooks in angling

    Angling Club: This water is controlled by a number of Angling Associations, Tullow Anglers, Mount Leinster Anglers, Enniscorthy Anglers, Solsboro Anglers, Island Anglers and riparian owners.

    Fishing Tip: Night time fishing and standard sea-trout patterns produce the best results for sea trout.

    Permits:
    Permits for this river are available from

    • Mount Leinster Anglers, Secretary, Arthur Kavanagh or Derek Nally, Chairman, Tel: 054 77801.
    • Solsboro Fishing Association waters contact Bernard Cash, Hon.Secetary, 0879225536 and e mail at [email protected] .
    • Tullow Salmon and Trout Anglers Association.Secretary: Gerard Mellett 089 4109 798

    Waters controlled by Mount Leinster Anglers are as follows: From Kildavin Bridge, the left bank looking downstream from Bunclody, for approximately 1 mile with the exception of the first field, which is controlled by the Enniscorthy Anglers. Waters controlled by Enniscorthy Anglers include the first field looking downstream on the left from Kildavin Bridge as well as all of the right bank downstream for approximately 1 mile. This Association also has 1/2 mile of fishing upstream of Kildavin on the right bank as well as another1/2 mile section upstream of Scarrawalsh Bridge. Solsboro and Island Anglers control two sections of water located between Scarrawalsh and Enniscorthy Bridges. Club Secretaries can suply mor accurate details on waters controlled. For permits on the Solsboro Fishing Association waters contact Bernard Cash, Hon.Secetary, 0879225536 and e mail at [email protected].

    Tullow Salmon and Trout Anglers Association control approximately 6 miles of fishing on the River Slaney. Brown trout fishing for trout to 1lb is best in the Tullow area. Sea trout fishing is best up to Aghade Bridge. Day permits for the Tullow Anglers Association waters can be obtained from Slaney Fishing, Ardattin, Carlow, R93FK20  Tel. 089 4109798

     

    Accommodation

    Ballin Temple Cottages and Fishery: Ardattin, Co. Carlow.

    Tel: 00 353 59 9155037 Fax: 00 353 59 9155038 email: [email protected]

    The Cottages at Ballintemple a great base for fishing the River Slaney

    Guide Services: Guide services at the Fishery are provided by Tony Sweeney.