ESTABLISHMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES IRELAND - SEE PRESS RELEASE DATED JULY 1st, 2010

OPEN SEASON: March 1^st - September 30th.

SPECIES: Wild Brown Trout averaging nearly 1lb.

SIZE LIMIT: 10 inches.

DAILY BAG LIMIT: 3 trout (applicable from 2010)

ANGLING METHODS: Trout fishing only, artificial fly, spinning and worms only. Above Ahascragh Bridge fly only, Bank fishing only.

ACCESS: Access is good  at road bridges.

FACILITIES: Open Bank - with some stiles and footbridges.

PERMISSION TO FISH: This fishery is part of Inland Fisheries Ireland's  'Midland Fisheries Group' of controlled waters and anglers require a fishing permit (ticket charge) to fish here. SEE MAP OF CATCHMENTS IN THE  MIDLAND FISHERIES GROUP OF WATERS which are covered by a  fishing permit. RATES FOR 2010 are Adult Annual €39.00; Pensioner Annual €20.00;. Juvenile Annual €14.00 Juvenile 1 Day €2.00 Day Permit €12.00 Visitors 21 Day: €20.00.  You can purchase a  fishing permit ONLINE using your credit card or laser card. 

FISHERY DESCRIPTION: The Bunowen is a limestone river with good stocks of wild brown trout averaging 0.75lbs with fish to 5lbs possible. There is excellent fly life and a good hatch of Mayfly. There are some lovely riffled sections suited to wet fly fishing. 

Please Observe Our Country Code and Fisheries Laws.

Anglers are requested to always observe our country code

• Seek permission from landowners before crossing private lands or property

• Do not park cars in fields except where permission is granted and it is safe to do so.

• Leave no litter

• Keep our countryside clean

Normal access is over footbridges and stiles or where public access is provided.

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