Fishing Licenses in Ireland
by adactio Preserving Stock
Please do not keep your catch to photograph at the end of the day - return smaller fish at once and photograph the larger ones.
The fish in our waters are a precious resource - catch and release to make sure you can return at another time to enjoy well stocked waters.
Rules and Regulations
A License is required for Salmon Fishing in Ireland. These can be bought in local tackle shops or pre-purchased online. You do not need a licence to fish for trout, coarse species or in the sea.
Salmon and trout fisheries are often the property of landowners or clubs and you will require permission from them to to fish - which is not covered when you purchase a license. Enquire locally about permits for private or club fisheries.
- All salmon (and sea trout over 40cm) kept must be tagged, and a logbook filled out accordingly.
- It is prohibited to keep or kill any sea trout in Connemara or the Ballinakill district.
- It is prohibited keep more than one salmon or one sea trout over 40cm per day before June 1. Any additional fish must be released immediately.
- It is prohibited sell rod caught salmon or sea trout over 40cm between January 1st and October 31st.
- On some waters fly only regulations or other method restrictions may be in place. Check locally.
- A person may NOT fish freshwater with more than two rods at any time
- The only legal way to catch freshwater fish is with rod and line
- Bass is a protected species. Two fish per angler per day may be kept, fish under 40cm may not be kept. It is prohibited to fish for bass from the 14 May to the 14 June, their spawning season.
Due to risk of accidental transmission of infectious diseases, it is strongly recommended that visitors use local sources for bait. If you must bring your own ensure they are packed free of soil or vegetable material, the importation of which is strictly prohibited by law.
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