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

SPECIES: Brown Trout  averaging 0.5lbs (Salmon, Pike, Roach, Perch, Bream).

TROUT SIZE LIMIT: 25 cm (10 inches).

DAILY BAG LIMIT: 3 trout (applicable from 2010).

ACCESS: Good at road bridges.

ANGLING METHODS TROUT: Artificial fly, spinning and worm only, bank fishing only.

COARSE FISHING: Permitted, all year round.

PIKE FISHING:  Permitted, all year round.

PERMISSION TO FISH: This fishery is part of Inland Fisheries Ireland's 'Midland Fisheries Group' of managed 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. 

RULES

• Anglers can only fish one rod per angler

• Rods must not be left unattended.

• All under sized fish must be returned to the water with as little injury as possible

• The Management reserve the right to refuse and revoke a permit to anyone violating, these regulations or acting in a manner detrimental to the fishery, fishing or the surrounding countryside.

• Anglers who are found to have acted in an 'unsporting manner' may have their permit revoked

FISHERY DESCRIPTION: The River Suck is regarded as an excellent mixed fishery. The Upper Suck is a particularly good wild brown trout fishery, with trout averaging 0.75lbs. It is a rich limestone water and has very good fly hatches. The fishery fishes best during early season to May. After this time the river tends to weed up quite badly. The area described here as the 'Upper River Suck' extends from Castlerea to Ballymoe.

There are some nice sections which are suitable for trout fishing. Noted stretches are from the bridge on the Castlerea - Kilkelly road downstream past Castlerea, Cloondacarra Bridge, Willsbrook Bridge, Frenchlawn Bridge and on to a little downstream of Laragh Bridge. Drainage works were undertaken some years ago and banks tend to be high and somewhat steep in places, so due care should be exercised while negotiating some sections. There is another section which is noted as a good trout fishing area located downstream of Donamon Bridge in the River Suck Valley. There is also fishing upstream of Castlecoote Bridge with access on the right bank. Early season can be good upstream and downstream of Mount Talbot Bridge.

Fly hatches are typical of any Irish River on a limestone base. Fly hatches can be prolific. For the energetic angler a day spent early in the year can yield a few nice wild brown trout for those who are willing to put the effort in and to walk and explore the water.

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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