[jd]

http://www.cfb.ie/Angling/Angling%20Regulations.htm

The Following regulations apply to the angler in Ireland:

GENERAL FRESHWATER
· The only legal method to catch freshwater fish is by rod and line (Bye-law No.595)

· A person may fish with not more than two rods at any time (Bye-law No.595)


PROHIBITION OF LIVE BAITING
· It is illegal to have or to use live fish as bait (Bye-law No.592)

· It is illegal to transfer live roach from one water to any other waters (Bye-law No.561)


PIKE
· It is prohibited to take and kill more than one pike on any one day.(Bye-law No.667)

· It is prohibited for any person to have in their possession more than 6.6 lb.(3Kgs) of pike flesh whether in parts or fillets, steaks, cutlets, sides or in any other form whatsoever. (Bye-law No.667) except in the case of a specimen pike, provided that only one specimen pike is taken or killed by any person on any one day and that only one such pike, which shall be whole and ungutted, is in the possession of any one person.


SALMON and SEA TROUT
· A State Licence is required to fish for salmon and sea trout, but does not entitle you to fish. Permits or permission from fisheries owners must be obtained.

· All salmon (and sea trout over 40cm) kept must be tagged, and the logbook filled out accordingly.

· The salmon and sea trout season opens on January 1st in some fisheries. Most fisheries open at a later date (various dates up to the March 20th). Most fisheries close on September 30th with some exceptions which close on various dates between September 15th and October 12th.

· It is prohibited to keep or kill any sea trout in Connemara or the Ballinakill district.

· It is prohibited to use shrimp, prawn or any other crustacean as bait before June 1st.

· It is prohibited keep more than one salmon OR one sea trout over 40cm per day before June 1. Any subsequently caught fish must be returned unharmed to the water immediately upon capture.

· It is prohibited sell rod caught salmon or sea trout over 40cm between January 1st and October 31st.

BROWN TROUT
· Most brown trout fisheries open between February 15th and March 1st. Most close on September 30th with some exceptions which close on various dates between September 15th and October 12th. Clubs may have their own regulations on opening and closing dates.


FLY ONLY BYE LAWS AND SIMILAR REGULATIONS
· On some waters fly only regulations or other method restrictions may be in place. Please check with the fishery owner or Regional Fisheries Board for further information.


SEA ANGLING

BASS
· It is prohibited to take and kill more than two bass on any one day.(Bye-law No.667)
· Minimum overall size limit of 40cm. From tip of snout to end of tail
· Closed season from 15th May to 15th June.

Note: Penalties for breach of the above laws include confiscation of tackle and heavy fines

Overview of current angling regulations
http://www.fishinginireland.info/regulations.htm

Salmon and Sea Trout regulations 2012
http://www.fishinginireland.info/salmon/salmontagging.htm

Salmon and Sea Trout bye laws 2012
http://www.fisheriesireland.ie/Salmon-Regulations/salmon-regulations.html

Fisheries Acts and amendments
Fisheries Act 1939
Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959
Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1962
Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1964
Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1976
Fisheries Act 1980
Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1987
Fisheries (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1987
Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1991
Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1994
Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1995
Fisheries (Commissions) Act 1997
Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1997
Fisheries (Amendment) Act 1999
Inland Fisheries Act 2010

[jd]

Suggestions welcome
Inland Fisheries Ireland

Annamoe Trout Fishery in Wicklow

Anglers net

Veals Mail Order (I recommend these-jd)

www.daiwa.com

www.hardyfishing.com

www.shakespearefishing.com

Excellent Irish Sea Angling Site-
www sea-angling-ireland org

[Shannon Fisheries]

You can download bye-laws from
http://www.shannon-fishery-board.ie/...egislation.htm

[terbo]

www.boat-angling-ireland.com
is a new site for boat anglers around ireland

[Ruger.220swift]

i think the pike regs require updating...

[ButcherOfNog]

Yup, the regulations for pike are incorrect and the regulations for coarse fish are missing.

[onionhead1112]

PROHIBITION OF LIVE BAITING
· It is illegal to have or to use live fish as bait (Bye-law No.592)

as this type of fishing is illegal in Ireland, it wouldnt be appropriate to teach or eve speak of it here? i have been asked on other boards about this type of fishing but didnot know untill recently it was illegal in a few places in Europe. thus I guess my question is ; It would not be ok to talk of this here?

[Sfinn]

http://www.costelloandfermoylefisheries.com/

http://www.screebehouse.ie/menu.asp?menu=81

http://www.delphi-salmon.com/

[Sfinn]

forgot this

http://www.loughcurrane.com/:)

[pornstar IRL]

CARP FISHING FORUM AND TACKLE SHOP

WWW.CARPFISHINGIRELAND.COM

ALSO HAS PIKE SECTION

[ivanthehunter]

rules rules rules its mental... i know you need a few rules but there would have been fish for all if it werent for pollution.. who put the water in the valleys and the fish in the water-- its wasnt the government..

[bitemybanger]

Dont be silly boy, how do you think angling would be today if there were no rules?

[Cormdogg]

Can anyone tell me the exact regulations re fishing dates on the dodder? Is it the club rule to start on the 17th of March or is it a by law? Do I have to be a member or get a permit to fish there. I was fishing there on Saturday believing the first to be the start date,my first time fishing in a river and only my 3rd time fishing ever. Only to be told to pack up my someone claiming to be a member of the Dodder anglers commitee,which is fair enough,He was polite and chatty Ive no problem obeying regulations but then only to be given dogs abuse by some loon claiming to be a waters officer or something.Anyone want to clear that up for me?

[coolwings]

Bohernabreena Reservoirs 1 March, fly only
River Dodder 17th March, all methods

[Popanddrop]

www.corkanglingdirect.com