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Crab fishing with the kids

03-08-2016 11:19AM

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NLC1072

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Does anybody know where is a good spot to do this? Anywhere on the Waterford coast line is fine for us. Many thanks!

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#2 03-08-2016 12:12PM

Johnboy1951

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Many years ago my kids used to love 'fishing' in the rock pools left by the retreating tide in Woodstown .... around the head near the car park.
I have no idea what it is like these days .....

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#3 03-08-2016 01:43PM

Fishy1

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You could also try the pier in Tramore (it's a small harbour where locals keep their boats).
Generations of children have spent many happy hours catching crabs there. Just be aware that it's deep, depending on tides, so adult supervision would be advisable.

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#4 03-08-2016 06:49PM

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That's a great idea, I had forgotten the joys of crab fishing. 'I caught 8 crabs' - well actually it was the same rather thick crab that got caught 8 times!

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#5 04-08-2016 01:05PM

thomasm

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Bunmahon is good for this when the tide is out

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#6 04-08-2016 01:06PM

nuckeythompson

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Be very careful with the tides, comes in very fast

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