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Fishery: Doonbeg River, West Co Clare

 

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

SALMON SEASON: Salmon fishery is closed in 2010

Download Bye Law for Closed Rivers for 2009 season CONSERVATION OF SALMON AND SEA TROUT BYE LAW NO. C.S. 304, 2009 (Closed Rivers).

This Bye-law prohibits the taking or attempting to take by rod and line salmon and sea trout over 40 cm in the rivers specified in the Bye-law.

FURTHER INFORMATION ON ANGLING LEGISLATION CLICK HERE

ACCESS:  Starting from upstream the access points are:

  • Ballydoneen Bridge on main Ennis/Kilrush Road.                  

  • Shaughnessy’s Cross just off the main Kilrush Road.                                                           

  • Tullycrine Mill 100 meters off  the Kilrush Rd. 

  • Cooraclare downstream of the village

  • Doonbeg upstream of the village

FACILITIES: Footbridges on several stretches

PERMISSION TO FISH: Not Required. However, while these are free fisheries, the local angling club (West Clare Anglers) monitors and improves the fisheries.  They advise and kindly request guest membership available in Tackle shops in Kilrush, Doonbeg and Kilmihil.  Please observe our country code.

FISHERY DESCRIPTION: The Doonbeg river is located in West Co Clare. The River rises near the Kilmihil/Kilmaley border and flows southwest  for approx 14 miles through Cooraclare before entering the sea at Doonbeg. The landscape is boggy. Greygrove and Tullycrine are usually  fly-fished during the summer months when there is a run of grilse and sea trout. However, please note that the fishery is closed to Salmon & Sea trout angling under present angling Bye Law regulations, as it has not reached its conservation limit. 

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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LISTED LOCAL ACCOMMODATION 2010

LISTED LOCAL ANGLING SERVICES

Angling Support: If you are planning a fishing trip to our region and need assistance please contact  Brian Mc Manus, Angling Section Tel 057 9121777 Fax: 057 9121756 or email info@shannon-fishery-board.ie

 

 

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