Open season
01 May – 30 September
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Notes
11 miles south-west from Kenmare and 3 miles from the village of Sneem. An attractive, clear water long, narrow, 14 acre, very convenient, roadside lough, where numerous roadside angling sites have been created. A good section for fly fishing at the eastern end. Angling difficult from the steep solid rock bank of the northern shoreline but boats can be hired if required. Holds a very good stock of Rainbow Trout and adult Rainbow Trout are stocked regularly to maintain a high stock density and give worthwhile angling returns. Small Rudd and Eels are also Present. Recommended angling methods include worms – with a float artificial flies, or try a small spinner.
Permit Prices
- Season permit Adult – €120
- Season permit Juvenile/Senior – €50
- Day permit Adult- €15
- Day permit Juvenile/Senior – €10
- Boat permit (2 anglers) – €10
- Boat permit (3 anglers) – €12
Permits and boats from:
- Blackwater Tavern
Blackwater, Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Tel: 064 6682003
Permits
- Permits can be bought from our online permit shop
- Blackwater Tavern, Blackwater, Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Tel. 064 6682003
Other outlets for permits
T.W. Murray & Co. Ltd., Patrick Street, Cork. |
Tel. 021.4271089 |
Halfway Angling Centre, Ballinhassig, Co. Cork. |
Tel. 021.4885894 |
Quills Food Store, Church Street, Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry. |
Tel. 064.6685300 |
Landers Outdoor World, Mile Height, Killarney Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry. |
Tel: 066 7126644 |
