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Ireland is one of the first european destinations for angling. The country
houses many rivers, lakes and kilometers of preserved coastline. The
marine fauna in Ireland is varied, partly because of the difference of
temperature between Irish coastal waters. The Gulf Stream warms the
waters in the South and West, while they are colder in the North and
East. Angling includes coarse fishing), and game fishing (fishing for
salmon or trout). This type of fishing is |
usually free if the owner
agrees. However, you might be required a shared certificate from
certain fisheries boards.
Fly fishing is widely practised around the Western Loughs (Corrib, Mask
and Conn). Many infrastructures such as B&Bs and boats for hire are
on offer on the shores of these lakes. If it is your first visit, it is
advisable to have a local guide accompany you as the lakes can be
dangerous. Information on fishing is available from Bord Fáilte and the
Northern Ireland Tourist Board. They both propose booklets on this
activity. The Central Fisheries Board publishes several useful guides
for angling. In the Republic of Ireland, you will need a state rod
licence if you wish to fish salmon or sea trout. This permit is
available from the local fishing shop or from the Central Fisheries
Board itself (call 01-8379206 for information or visit www.cfb.ie). For
trout and white fish, you will need a shared certificate. Again you an
contact the Central Fisheries Board for more information.
Coarse and game angling in Northern Ireland require a rod licence which
you will obtain from the Foyle Fisheries Commission (call 028-71442100
for information) or from the Fisheries Conservancy Board (call
028-38334666 for information). |
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