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Cork Blackwater

The Lismore Fisheries District comprises parts of Cos. Cork, Kerry, Limerick, and Waterford, and embraces all the rivers flowing into the sea between Helvick Head, Co. Waterford, and Ballycotton, Co. Cork. The principal waters of the district are the River Blackwater and its tributaries.

Open Season: Salmon and sea trout: 1 February to 30 September; brown trout: 15 February to 30 September.

Notice to Anglers

Please note that from February 1st, 2008 to May 11th, 2008

There is a statutory size limit of 7 inches for salmon and trout, and gaffs are not permitted. No fishing is allowed from the Mill Dam at Clondulane or for 30 yards below it.

The Munster Blackwater rises in Co. Kerry and flows for over 100 miles through Cos. Cork and Waterford to the tide at Cappoquin. It is Ireland’s fourth-longest river and is noted for its big run of salmon. The average size of the brown trout is rather small. Spinning and fly fishing for salmon are the methods allowed on all fisheries, but on some fisheries the use of a worm or shrimp is allowed.

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