best places for pike, perch, roach fishing dublin wicklow area

Seller159

hi all,

im getting big into fishing and still only a newbie so looking for advice and help on where be best to go fishing for pike, roach, perch ect in around wicklow dublin areas where i will be able to get lucky with some nice fish:).

all and any help or advise would be really great

also if you can tell me places i wont need permits and if so where to get them.

thanks alot

Pj!

http://www.fishinginireland.info/pike/where_to_fish.htm

Here's a good place to start

Seller159

Pj! wrote: »

http://www.fishinginireland.info/pike/where_to_fish.htm

Here's a good place to start

Had a look on thT already but was wondring i anyone new any hotsopts where i can reach easy enough by foot or car you know.

Im told blessingtom lake is ment to be good for pike is that true do you know?

Mickey Dazzler

Blesso is probably one of the best pike lakes in Europe.

You are practically guaranteed to pull out at least a few 30 pounders every session.

bencarvosso

some pike in the slaney

dodderangler

Mickey Dazzler wrote: »

Blesso is probably one of the best pike lakes in Europe.

You are practically guaranteed to pull out at least a few 30 pounders every session.

Once in a blue moon you'll get a nice double. Never mind a 30
Blesso is only picking itself back up again. Been poached really bad the last few years. We all know by who.

bencarvosso

poaching is bad, but lowered waters levels at spawning isnt helping along with the reduction in stocked trout all adding the ingredients to make it a ball breaker

Seller159

So blesso is probley the best spot to go then yes?

I want some where for camping fishing and that ill defo pull fish would blesso be the spot for that?

Any tips on best methods to pull nice size fish?

dodderangler

Seller159 wrote: »

So blesso is probley the best spot to go then yes?

I want some where for camping fishing and that ill defo pull fish would blesso be the spot for that?

Any tips on best methods to pull nice size fish?

Blessington is closed for pike in October and trout season is over. So you'll have t wait till November for the pike mate.

bencarvosso

your not garenteed to catch fish anywhere to be honest, but put the effort in and you always have a chance.
not sure your allowed to camp on blesso.

Mickey Dazzler

I will personally guarantee you that you will catch at least five 30 pounders in a day on Blesso. Easy.

gumbo1

Mickey Dazzler wrote: »

I will personally guarantee you that you will catch at least five 30 pounders in a day on Blesso. Easy.

Really?

dodderangler

Mickey Dazzler wrote: »

I will personally guarantee you that you will catch at least five 30 pounders in a day on Blesso. Easy.

With what?? Nets??
If that's the case you should be a guide then.
Sorry but I have fished blessington and I reckon I've fished the whole lot of it and I've yet to touch a 20 in it
Biggest there is 14 and that was years ago. I've caught plenty of pike up there but Jo big ones.
My mate caught one up there 15 years ago on a mepps one an it was 34z that's the biggest I know up there but I did hear that there was a 40+ caught this year.

Seller159

Yeah ino its closed now for october but was thinking to go in nov wen im of work:).

Do i need a pass to fish there or who does it work?

Also could i just camp anyway ?

What other fish would be in blesso?

SeaFields

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To be fishy about it, don't take the bait lads.

dodderangler

SeaFields wrote: »

Mod

To be fishy about it, don't take the bait lads.

It's alri. He wouldn't e able to set the hook even if I took the bait

Mickey Dazzler

dodderangler wrote: »

It's alri. He wouldn't e able to set the hook even if I took the bait

Hook, line and sinker...

connel42

Hi just a few points you raised
Yes you do need a fishing permit
They are €5 for adult day permit
The trout season is over as stated before but the lake reopens for all course on 1st November.
Camping is not allowed anywhere near the lake and the ESB have regular security patrols.

Fishing is improving over the past few years and this year was generally good

I did hear from a very good source that a 40 pounder was caught last year and returned to the Water

The levels are very low at the moment so any reed beds are gone.

Best of luck - Blessington Lake is known as a difficult water but there are good fish in it

Seller159

connel42 wrote: »

Hi just a few points you raised
Yes you do need a fishing permit
They are €5 for adult day permit
The trout season is over as stated before but the lake reopens for all course on 1st November.
Camping is not allowed anywhere near the lake and the ESB have regular security patrols.

Fishing is improving over the past few years and this year was generally good

I did hear from a very good source that a 40 pounder was caught last year and returned to the Water

The levels are very low at the moment so any reed beds are gone.

Best of luck - Blessington Lake is known as a difficult water but there are good fish in it

Hi, how long is the lake open for each day also can i buy a permit at the lake or where do i get one?

Im only going up there for pike fishing really but what other fish are there that i could end up catching?

bencarvosso

perch, roach and trout.... poss a catfish

Mickey Dazzler

I heard carp are also practically jumping into nets these days.

Seller159

Ok thats great then just what im looking for bit of everything just hope i catch something now

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

Seller159 wrote: »

Ok thats great then just what im looking for bit of everything just hope i catch something now

Please report back.

connel42

Seller159 wrote: »

Hi, how long is the lake open for each day also can i buy a permit at the lake or where do i get one?

Im only going up there for pike fishing really but what other fish are there that i could end up catching?

You can get permits in Blessington in the Maxol station or Charles Camping
Fishing is allowed in daylight hours only

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Seller159

Ok thanks alot.

Whats best for the pike lures or baits?

dodderangler

Seller159 wrote: »

Ok thanks alot.

Whats best for the pike lures or baits?

As said before it depends on the water. For example dirty water would be best for baits.
Clear water can be bait or lures.
I love using lures or spinning for pike. The takes do be real exciting.

Seller159

ok thanks. think id rather lures and spinners anyway its more exciting when fishing than haven to wait around for god knows how long lol

Mickey Dazzler

good luck mate.

Seller159

cheers man hopefully get a few pike or anything lol

bencarvosso

did you give it a go

Seller159

bencarvosso wrote: »

did you give it a go

Hi man. No i havent went yet i think ill be leaving it till november might be better?

dodderangler

Seller159 wrote: »

Hi man. No i havent went yet i think ill be leaving it till november might be better?

Better off or at least till this weather calms the fuq down.

bencarvosso

Seller159 wrote: »

Hi man. No i havent went yet i think ill be leaving it till november might be better?

forgot it was closed in oct, my bad

Seller159

dodderangler wrote: »

Better off or at least till this weather calms the fuq down.

Yeah thats the plan anyway. ill be of work then so be handyer for me to go then you know.

dodderangler

Il be up myself prob next week at some stage. There's a place up there that during the summer has little water but once the rain comes it fills up and odd time you'll see decent pike moving out of the reeds as I walk past so il be floating a roach and spinning one aswell up there.

Seller159

will you be well let me know how you get on if you do go there:) id love to get some nice pike I have been dying to get some lol:)

dodderangler

I'm hoping for big one meself.
Don't mind being out in the Baltic weather if I'm catching decent fish.

Seller159

yeah im the same ill sit out in the freezing cold all day once I am catching something then I wouldn't get to annoyed lol. but that's fishing some times you win and most times you lose ha ha.

dodderangler

Seller159 wrote: »

yeah im the same ill sit out in the freezing cold all day once I am catching something then I wouldn't get to annoyed lol. but that's fishing some times you win and most times you lose ha ha.

The good thing about piking is I can have a rod out with pop up dead bait and then walk 60 yards each side of it spinning keeping myself warm
Once I can hear me bite alarm I'm fine

Seller159

yeah that's prob the best thing to do. id do that me self ill prob bring 3 rods lol two baits and one spinning rod so have something to keep me occupied lol.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

Seller159 wrote: »

yeah that's prob the best thing to do. id do that me self ill prob bring 3 rods lol two baits and one spinning rod so have something to keep me occupied lol.

3 rods!!!! :eek:


I'm telling on you!

Seller159

ha ha yeah man my pike rod a bait rod and spinning rod lol have to keep my self busy and helps make the catching easyer much better that way lol:)

dodderangler

Can't remember but I think the rules for blessington is 2 rods per angler. Not entirely sure. But either way est to keep busy. Doubles your chances at catching something anyway.

Seller159

is it really ah well two will have to be then lol two is fine anyway its plenty really its all you need.

Pj!

Two rods is the max allowed for anglers in Ireland.

It could be argued that this is harsh on pikers. Many have a third rod for when things are quiet. You won't find too many who have a problem with this either. There are even reports of bailiffs turning a blind eye to it if the angler is clearly well prepared (good bite indication, unhooking mat, correct unhooking equipment) and the rods are not too far apart.

Seller159

well iv no problem with two rods will do me just perfect its always handy to have an extra one there incase anything happens to one or evan just to fish with the two at same time so ur not fed up lol

dodderangler

Have ya gotten out yet mate?
I was supposed to yesterday but house party on Friday night resulted in mess rugby and a tackle on wooden floor that resulted in me being on couch for weekend.
Still not 100%