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How to get started in Angling
Angling trips for beginners
Family Fishing Fun
Adventure angling
Expert Anglers
Accessible Venues
Destinations
Angling in the Hidden Heartlands
Fishing on the Wild Atlantic Way
Become part of angling history in Ireland’s Ancient East
Go Fishing
Trout
Irish Wild Brown Trout
Irish Trout Rivers and Lakes
Trout fishing in the east
Trout fishing in the South East
Trout fishing in the south west
Trout fishing on the River Shannon, lakes and tributaries
Trout fishing in the west
Trout fishing in Mayo and Sligo
Trout fishing Donegal, Leitrim and Cavan
Put and take fisheries in Ireland
Feeding Patterns and Seasons
Trout Fishing Methods
Fly Fishing Tips for the Angler in Ireland
Conservation and Trout Anglers
Sea
Shore Angling in Ireland
Shore Angling Rigs
Bass fishing in Ireland
Shore Angling on the Dingle Peninsula
Small Boat Angling
Offshore Angling
Boat Angling Rigs
Albacore fishing in Ireland
Bluefin Tuna Fishing
Sea Angling in Ireland
Sea Angling on the East Coast
Sea Angling in the South East
Sea Angling in the South West
Sea Angling in the Shannon Estuary and the Clare coast
Sea Angling in the West
Sea Angling in the Sligo / Mayo area
Sea Angling in Donegal
Loughs Agency
Northern Ireland
Sea Fishing Maps for Ireland
Sea Fish species
Sea Angling and Conservation
Tackle and Baits for the Sea Angler
Sea Angling Tips
Pike
Distribution of Irish Pike
Folklore and Fact
Pike Angling Methods
Pike angling through the seasons
Where to Fish – The Great Pike Waters of Ireland
Pike angling in the east
Pike angling in the south east
Pike angling in the south west
Pike fishing on the River Shannon, Lakes and Tributaries
Pike angling in the west
Pike fishing in Mayo and Sligo
Northern Region – The Great Pike Waters of Ireland
Northern Ireland – The Great Pike Waters of Ireland
Pike Conservation and Legislation
Playing and Handling Pike
Pike fishing events
Coarse
Coarse Angling All Year Round
Coarse Fish in Ireland
Bream (Abramis brama)
Rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus)
Hybrids (Rudd x Bream & Roach x Bream)
Tench (Tinca tinca)
Perch (Perca fluvialtilis)
Roach (Rutilus rutilus)
Dace (Leuciscus leucisus)
Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
Eel (Anquilla anquilla)
Coarse angling in Ireland – Where to fish?
Coarse angling in the east
Coarse angling in the South East
Coarse fishing in the South West
Coarse fishing on the River Shannon, Lakes and Tributaries
Coarse fishing in the west
Coarse fishing in Mayo and Sligo
Erne Catchment and Donegal
Loughs Agency
Northern Ireland
Regulations
Tackle, methods and bait
Festivals and Competitions
Locations Suitable for Anglers with a Disability or Restricted Mobility
Tips for the Coarse Angler
Salmon
Salmon Fishing in Ireland
Sea Trout Fishing in Ireland
Sea trout from the Irish coast
Licences and Permits
Where to fish for Irish Salmon and Sea Trout
Salmon fishing in Donegal
Salmon fishing in Mayo and Sligo
Salmon fishing in the West
Salmon fishing in the South West
Salmon fishing on the Shannon
Salmon and sea trout fishing in the South East
Salmon and sea trout fishing in the East
Loughs Agency
Northern Ireland
Conservation and welfare
Catch and Release for Atlantic Salmon
Salmon Angling Regulations
Fishing Reports
Plan Your Trip
Irish Fishing Guides and Instructors Directory
The Irish Tackle Shop Directory
Irish Charter Boat Directory
Authorised Bluefin tuna boats
Boat Hire in Ireland
Brochures and other publications
Angling safely
Irish Fishing Regulations
Enjoy Ireland’s Fisheries – Leave No Trace
Biosecurity
Irish Specimen Fish Committee
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Itineraries
How to get started in Angling
Angling trips for beginners
Family Fishing Fun
Adventure angling
Expert Anglers
Accessible Venues
Destinations
Angling in the Hidden Heartlands
Fishing on the Wild Atlantic Way
Become part of angling history in Ireland’s Ancient East
Go Fishing
Trout
Irish Wild Brown Trout
Irish Trout Rivers and Lakes
Trout fishing in the east
Trout fishing in the South East
Trout fishing in the south west
Trout fishing on the River Shannon, lakes and tributaries
Trout fishing in the west
Trout fishing in Mayo and Sligo
Trout fishing Donegal, Leitrim and Cavan
Put and take fisheries in Ireland
Feeding Patterns and Seasons
Trout Fishing Methods
Fly Fishing Tips for the Angler in Ireland
Conservation and Trout Anglers
Sea
Shore Angling in Ireland
Shore Angling Rigs
Bass fishing in Ireland
Shore Angling on the Dingle Peninsula
Small Boat Angling
Offshore Angling
Boat Angling Rigs
Albacore fishing in Ireland
Bluefin Tuna Fishing
Sea Angling in Ireland
Sea Angling on the East Coast
Sea Angling in the South East
Sea Angling in the South West
Sea Angling in the Shannon Estuary and the Clare coast
Sea Angling in the West
Sea Angling in the Sligo / Mayo area
Sea Angling in Donegal
Loughs Agency
Northern Ireland
Sea Fishing Maps for Ireland
Sea Fish species
Sea Angling and Conservation
Tackle and Baits for the Sea Angler
Sea Angling Tips
Pike
Distribution of Irish Pike
Folklore and Fact
Pike Angling Methods
Pike angling through the seasons
Where to Fish – The Great Pike Waters of Ireland
Pike angling in the east
Pike angling in the south east
Pike angling in the south west
Pike fishing on the River Shannon, Lakes and Tributaries
Pike angling in the west
Pike fishing in Mayo and Sligo
Northern Region – The Great Pike Waters of Ireland
Northern Ireland – The Great Pike Waters of Ireland
Pike Conservation and Legislation
Playing and Handling Pike
Pike fishing events
Coarse
Coarse Angling All Year Round
Coarse Fish in Ireland
Bream (Abramis brama)
Rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus)
Hybrids (Rudd x Bream & Roach x Bream)
Tench (Tinca tinca)
Perch (Perca fluvialtilis)
Roach (Rutilus rutilus)
Dace (Leuciscus leucisus)
Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
Eel (Anquilla anquilla)
Coarse angling in Ireland – Where to fish?
Coarse angling in the east
Coarse angling in the South East
Coarse fishing in the South West
Coarse fishing on the River Shannon, Lakes and Tributaries
Coarse fishing in the west
Coarse fishing in Mayo and Sligo
Erne Catchment and Donegal
Loughs Agency
Northern Ireland
Regulations
Tackle, methods and bait
Festivals and Competitions
Locations Suitable for Anglers with a Disability or Restricted Mobility
Tips for the Coarse Angler
Salmon
Salmon Fishing in Ireland
Sea Trout Fishing in Ireland
Sea trout from the Irish coast
Licences and Permits
Where to fish for Irish Salmon and Sea Trout
Salmon fishing in Donegal
Salmon fishing in Mayo and Sligo
Salmon fishing in the West
Salmon fishing in the South West
Salmon fishing on the Shannon
Salmon and sea trout fishing in the South East
Salmon and sea trout fishing in the East
Loughs Agency
Northern Ireland
Conservation and welfare
Catch and Release for Atlantic Salmon
Salmon Angling Regulations
Fishing Reports
Secret specimen lake for wild tench & bream
Galway and Erriff Fisheries Reopen as Water Temperatures Decrease
Cloongee Fishery to reopen at 6am on 30 May
Irish Angling Update 29 May 2026
First blue shark and porbeagle of 2026 caught off Courtmacsherry
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Coarse angling reports
Pike fishing reports
Salmon fishing reports
Sea angling reports
Trout fishing reports
Plan Your Trip
Irish Fishing Guides and Instructors Directory
The Irish Tackle Shop Directory
Irish Charter Boat Directory
Authorised Bluefin tuna boats
Boat Hire in Ireland
Brochures and other publications
Angling safely
Irish Fishing Regulations
Enjoy Ireland’s Fisheries – Leave No Trace
Biosecurity
Irish Specimen Fish Committee
Shop
Salmon Licences
Angling Permits
Measuring mats
Fishing in Ireland – Catch the unexpected
Dr Catherine Mc Gavigan Queens University Belfast
Dr Catherine Mc Gavigan Queens University Belfast Speaking at Tuesday Nights Event
