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The rivers Greese and Lerr, tributaries of the River Barrow provide excellent trout fishing. Do I need a licence to fish in Ireland? ..... Local information, pike fishing Most irish anglers concentrate on game fishing - for either salmon or trout, so you can try your luck with fish that have rarely seen a coarse fishing setup. Pike fishing is particulary good with a spinner. From Lanigan's lock in Carlow trout & coarse fishing is particularly good. The excellent stocks of quality pike are one of the main attractions for anglers on the River Barrow, with abundant stocks of 20lbs. Pike angling is carried out on all stretches of the river between Athy and St. Mullins. "There is very good pike fishing on this big river with specimens over 20 lbs. (9.072 Kg.) recorded annually. River pike record of 42 lbs. (19.05 Kg.) comes from here. Can fish well in flood conditions particularly in the many long navigational canal channels, which circumnavigate the river near the many weirs on the river" Click for The Great Pike Waters of Ireland
The main coarse angling locations are Bahana Wood (just above St.Mullins) and at Graiguenamanagh. Bream and hybrids are the primary species but rudd is also abundant here. Other favoured locations are Carlow, Leighlinbridge and Bagenalstown, with bream and hybrids being the main attractions in these areas. source: Carlow Tourism Fancy trying fishing? We also offer Free use of fishing rods for our guests - please enquire River Barrow picture gallery: Fly fishing on the river Barrow at Milford Read an account of 3 men in a boat - a memorable day out on the river by local author Mim Scala. Click here
NEW ADDITIONS:
Laois Angling Centre - (Laois is pronounced "Leash") The lakes are stocked regularly with brown and rainbow trout, carp and bream ensuring a varied and interesting experience. The modern facilities include large parking area, wheelchair access, tackle hire and light refreshments with picnic and barbeque areas ideal for family and corporate events. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, the Laois Angling Center provides the complete fishing experience. Situated less than an hour's drive from Garrison House.
..... KELLIVILLE LAKE, County Laois, Carp and Course Fishery http://www.go-fish.co.uk/venue_7828.htm
"We are a new Carp and course species fishery for catering for the day angler and those who wish to stay overnight and fish for the eulsive Carp. Our lakes are stocked with quality Carp and only a short way outside Dublin approx 1hrs drive. We are located on the Athy too Portlaoise road and can easilay be found. The fishery is called KELLIVILLE LAKE. Under management from the eastern Fisheries board and we welcome all who wish to fish. Includes are Tench species Monster Carp Trout rudd roach and Bream and Tench. So let your fellow angler know of the venue at KELLIVILLE LAKES where the fishing is mainly for the course species all methods allowed. Please contact me via Email should you have any enquires for the day or weekend stay for the hardcore Carp angler at jade06.dragon@yahoo.co.uk"
Bunclody Golf & Fishing Club - The course is set in 300 acres of breathtaking parklands in the former Hall-Dare Estate and the lift is provided more as a convenience than as a life saver. But it does introduce a feature that could be copied to good advantage at a number of other Irish courses which present a stern walking challenge to all and an impossible test to their senior citizens. Opulence and old world rural charm are being combined in a manner befitting a magnificent location with the end result being another glittering jewel in Ireland’s crown of fine golf courses.This is a big golf course. It runs over 7,000 yards and it is definitely the highest point to date in the ascending design career of Jeff Howes. It is set to be a worthy neighbour to Mount Juliet and that just about says it all. Even better, the town of Bunclody is in the Adare-style of rustic charm and the luxurious Carlton Millrace Hotel is just across from the entrance. The grounds of Castlecomer Discovery Park are centred around two rainbow trout angling lakes. Originally constructed by the Prior Wandesforde family, the two man-made lakes formed a centrepiece for their demesne. Having been drained in the past, the lakes are now fully re-instated with angling stands to allow full access to the water and a series of cascades link the lakes and channel the water back into the River Deen. The lower lake is reserved for fly fishing and the upper lake for bait fishing and both are regularly stocked with Rainbow Trout varying from 1 to 15 lbs (0.5 to 7 kilograms) in weight. Angling is year round. Castlecomer Lakes, Estate Yard, Castlecomer, County Kilkenny Directions: From Leighlinbridge, head to Paulstown (in Kilkenny direction) and beyond the village, take right hand turn signposted Castlecomer. Turn left towards town. The Discovery Park is on your right.
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