Fishing Cork Ireland

Rosscarbery
An anglers view...
by Graham O'Donnell, Clon Tackle

Rosscarbery offers the ideal base for some of Ireland’s most versatile fishing, with many great shore marks within easy reach. Whatever the weather, Rosscarbery provides a choice of venues from which the angler can always fish.

The lagoon, which is separated from the tidal estuary by the main N71 road, offers some of the biggest grey mullet in Ireland to those who wish to take up the challenge of landing them! For those in pursuit of Atlantic Sea Trout, these can also be caught in the estuary and the lagoon. (A State Licence must be purchased before fishing for Sea Trout and Salmon). Wild Brown Trout, Eels and some other species are also possible from this location.

Just the other side of the N71, opposite the Celtic Ross Hotel, is the estuary. Here you will see the Oyster trestles. From this area the angler can also fish for the huge mullet which can be clearly seen, as well as Sea Trout, Flounder, Dabs and the occasional Plaice.

Head down the Pier road past the coastguard cottage, and you will be able to fish the channel. Further down, apart from the species already mentioned, it is possible to catch our much loved Sea Bass and Gilthead Bream. Dogfish, Pollack and Coalfish are other species which frequent the area.

Carry on down the Pier Road and before you know it, you are on the Pier itself. From here, good fishing is assured but when the mackerel are in, you had better be quick to land them. The reason? There are far better fish catchers than you or I in residence here. Namely, the Seals!
There is good fishing to be had from the rocks just beyond the pier, but places will be limited, so the first few rods to be there will enjoy good sport.

Opposite the pier is The Warren Strand. This is an excellent shore mark, with great parking facilities almost on the beach.

Within a short driving distance, there are numerous marks to be fished. The Long Strand, Ownahincha and the Red Strand, to name but a few.

From the anglers’ point of view, Rosscarbery is indeed the jewel in the crown that is West Cork.

During the summer months, Tackle can be purchased from O’Brien’s Bar, The Square, Rosscarbery.

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