Salmon Fishing Ireland

1.2 Miles Salmon & Trout Fishing - Self catering Cottage sleeps 4. Apartment sleeps 2.

1 week accommodation and river fishing on private estate on The River Bandon Co.Cork. Free facilities on the estate.

1.5 miles of privately managed salmon and trout fishing for 4 rods.


The Fishery is privately owned and totals 1.2 miles. We also have access to a further 3 miles of private water 6 miles up stream from Kilcoleman.

The Bandon River flows through The Estate which totals 240 acres of park and agricultural land. There are ten named salmon pools. There are also excellent stocks of wild own trout which average 12ozs with over 1lbs not unusual.

The season opens on the 1st of March and closes on the 30th of September. Fishing for salmon is fly only. Trout fishing is fly only on the whole of the Bandon river at all times.

There is a bag limit of 2 salmon and 6 trout per day per rod. We strongly encourage a 'catch and release' policy for salmon hence the limit of 2 per day. Average annual catches of salmon over the past 10 years has been 103. It is difficult to define which month is best because sport is very dependent on rainfall.

Salmon Fishing Ireland - We are situated on The Bandon River which flows through some of the most scenic countryside in the South West of Ireland.

For centuries it has been recognized as one of the best angling locations in County Cork. It is 27 miles from Cork airport, and 6 miles west of the town of Bandon.

Tackle: From the opening of the season up to about the 1st of June a double handed 13ft rod is recommended.

Thereafter a single handed 10' to 11' is adequate. However the tendency in recent years has been to use a single handed rod throughout the season.

Leader strength 10 to 12 lbs. Floating and intermediate lines are the most popular.

Choice of fly pattern is purely ones own preference. We have had salmon caught on flies from all around the world and our conclusion is that it really doesn't matter. However size is critical and the Bandon tends to fish best with small patterns. Size 10 down to 14 are the norm.

We keep a good stock which can be purchased by our guests. For trout, choice is more difficult as there is an over abundance of fly hatches on the river. Generally various Olives, Hawthorn, Black Gnat, and May Fly variants do the trick.

Thigh waders are adequate. Gaffs are strictly forbidden and we advise our guests to ing a good landing net.

We can also hire fishing rods and tackle at a modest charge.

Cottage (sleeps 4) inclusive of all electricity and gas. For one's comfort a traditional Irish lodge is provided for self catering.

Apartment (Granny Flat) sleeps 2. Self catering basis.

The Cottage is centrally heated throughout by gas, and consists of:-
Ground Floor:
Lounge
Dining/Kitchen Room
Wash room & w.c.
Hot room for drying clothes and fishing gear

1st Floor:
2 twin bedded rooms
Shower and toilet

Cooking is on gas, and all necessary cutlery, utensils, crockery, and bed linen are supplied.

There is a shop within 1 mile where all perishables such as milk, butter, ead and other groceries can be purchased.

For those who wish to dine out, the area offers many restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets.

The Lodge is just a ten minute walk from the river. Cars can also be driven to most of the fishing pools.

Weeks available (Commencing Saturdays) as of 01/01/07
March to September

Please submit a booking inquiry to confirm your dates.

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Minimum booking 2 persons - maximum 4, prices per week. Weekly Charge, 7 nights and 6 days fishing.
Minimum reservation 1 week

* Option price for Gillie/Guide Please let us know if required.

What does the charge include?  Everything except a Government license to fish for salmon which we issue here.