Shore Angling at the Bridges of Ross, Co Clare

Location: Co Clare

Nearest Airport: Shannon

Type of Angling Mark: Rock Mark

Angling Mark

This very good rock mark is 2.5 kms north east of Kilbaha. It is signposted and there is a car park. There are deep channels and gullies and some large wrasse are taken here up to specimen weight of 4.75lbs using lugworm and crab. Other species taken here are Pollack, mackerel, conger, rockling and in the summer months, trigger fish. Specimen trigger fish have been recorded here in recent years. There are other rock marks 400 yards north of here. Special care must be taken in rough and wet weather conditions.

Bait

Bait can be obtained from Carrigaholt Pier which is situated 0.5 km on the eastern side of Carrigaholt village. Access is easy and there is parking on the side of the road near the main Slipway. Soft and peeler crab can be collected both here and and among the rocks adjacent to the pier. Some lugworm and small ragworm can also be dug in the sandy patches beside the inner pier. There is another beach 2.75 kms south west of Carrigaholt called Rinevalla Bay. There is good access as the road runs along the head of the beach. At low water there are patches of lugworm all along this stretch and the most productive areas are in the shelter of the rocky outcrops and sand banks.

Tide Tables

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ANGLING REGULATIONS

BASS
It is prohibited to take and kill more than two bass on any one day. (Bye-law No.667)
· Minimum overall size limit of 40cm. From tip of snout to end of tail. Closed season from 15th May to 15th June.

Note: Penalties for breach of the above laws include confiscation of tackle and heavy fines.

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BROWSE AND SELECT  LISTED ACCOMMODATION 2010

• Luke Aston Carrigaholt Sea Angling Centre B&B  Co Clare

LISTED ANGLING SERVICES

• Shannon Angling Charter operating out of Kilrush

• Bill Ryan Sea Angling shore, pier and rock mark guiding service Co Clare

• Shannon Estuary and Atlantic Charters Kilkee, Co Clare

• Luke Aston Carrigaholt Sea Angling Centre Co Clare

• Bourke's Fishing Tackle Shop Kilkee

• Loop Head Angling - Sea Angling Charters