1. Ireland

Fishing in Ireland

Fishing in Ireland includes saltwater fishing along the coastline as well as freshwater opportunities in rivers and lakes. Nearshore fishing targets a mix of coastal and reef species, while offshore trips often focus on pelagic fish such as tuna and mackerel depending on season and location.

Types of species in Ireland

Pike
Pike
Perch
Perch
Trout
Trout
Cod
Cod
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Top fishing spots in Ireland

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Irish Sea (Leinster coastal waters)

Leinster, Ireland

4.5
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Barrow

Leinster, Ireland

4.1
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Grand Canal

Leinster, Ireland

5.0
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Shannon

Connaught, Ireland

5.0
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Royal Canal

Leinster, Ireland

4.3
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Liffey

Leinster, Ireland

4.2
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Greystones

Leinster, Ireland

4.0
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Poulaphouca Reservoir

Leinster, Ireland

4.7
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Lough Derg

Munster, Ireland

4.8
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Lough Ramor

Ulster, Ireland

4.4
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Biggest catches in Ireland

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Ireland fishing reports

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Pollack caught on Fishbrain
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Pollack

Irish Sea (Leinster coastal waters)

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Shorthorn sculpin caught on Fishbrain
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Shorthorn sculpin

Irish Sea (Leinster coastal waters)

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Fivebeard rockling caught on Fishbrain
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Fivebeard rockling

Irish Sea (Leinster coastal waters)

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European perch caught on Fishbrain
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European perch

Lough Derg

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Gilthead seabream caught on Fishbrain
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Gilthead seabream

Wicklow Harbour

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European seabass caught on Fishbrain
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European seabass

Wicklow Harbour

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European flounder caught on Fishbrain
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European flounder

Wicklow Harbour

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European perch caught on Fishbrain
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European perch

Lough Derg

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European perch

Lough Derg

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European perch

Lough Derg

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FAQ about fishing in Ireland

🐟 What are the best fish species to catch in Ireland?
Some of the most popular species anglers target in Ireland include Pike, Perch, and Trout. The best species often depend on season, water type, and location within the country.

For more detailed, real-time insights, the shows which species are being caught near you and what baits are working best across Ireland.
🌊 Where are the top fishing spots in Ireland?
Some of the most popular fishing spots in Ireland include Irish Sea (Leinster coastal waters), Barrow, and Grand Canal. Anglers across the country fish a wide range of waters, with opportunities varying by region and season.

With the , you can explore local hotspots anywhere in Ireland, see recent catches, and find out what's working near you.
🎣 What are anglers currently catching in Ireland?
Recent catches logged in Ireland include Northern pike, European perch, and Common rudd, with active reports coming in from waters like Irish Sea (Leinster coastal waters) and Lough Derg. What's biting changes week to week depending on weather, water temperature, and season.

Open the to see the latest reports from Ireland in real time — including bait, conditions, and exact locations.
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Popular States in Ireland
ConnaughtLeinsterUlsterMunster
Popular species in Ireland
Northern pikeEuropean perchBrown troutCommon roachAtlantic pollockAtlantic mackerelPollackEuropean seabassRainbow troutBallan wrasseTenchLesser spotted dogfishCommon ruddSea troutAtlantic salmonCommon breamWhitingThornback rayCommon smooth-houndAtlantic codEuropean congerLake troutPiked dogfishSummer flounderEuropean eelExplore species
Popular fishing waters in Ireland
Irish Sea (Leinster coastal waters)BarrowGrand CanalShannonRoyal CanalLiffeyGreystonesPoulaphouca ReservoirLough DergLough RamorDún Laoghaire HarbourNorth Atlantic (Munster coastal waters)SuckRiver GaravogueWicklow HarbourGrand Canal - Barrow LineDodderLough ReeNorth Atlantic (Ulster coastal waters)North Atlantic (Connacht coastal waters)Popular Waters