Season
Open 2025
- Salmon, 17th March to 30th September.
- Sea-trout, 17th March to 12th October.
The Coomhola River is open for salmon and sea trout fishing in 2024. This small river flows for approximately 12 and a half miles before entering Bantry Bay in Co. Cork. The river gets a small run of spring salmon early in the season and this is complemented by a much larger run of grilse in June and July. The river also gets a modest run of sea trout. Fresh fish enter the river with every tide in summer. There is also a small run of salmon in autumn.
Going to fish
All angling methods are allowed but fishing must be consistent with the rules and regulations of the Association and the national salmon and sea trout regulations. Please note that club rules can change and the salmon and sea trout regulations are reviewed and renewed annually. Fishing is controlled by the Coomhola Salmon and Trout Anglers Association. A club permit is required to fish club waters. A salmon license is required to fish for salmon and sea trout. This can be purchased online at the following link https://store.fishinginireland.info/
Location
The Coomhola River is located in the south-west of Ireland in Co. Cork.
Fish Species
Salmon and sea trout
Fishing Club
The Coomhola Salmon and Trout Anglers Association control fishing on the river and have daily and weekly permits available.
Contact and permits
Teddy O’Brien, Coomhola Bridge Shop, Bantry, Co. Cork
Map of the Coomhola River
- Snave Bridge
- Coomhola Bridge
