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Fishing in Dublin

Leinster · Republic of Ireland · 61 mapped waters
18 Rivers 28 Lakes 15 Canals Leinster Republic of Ireland
18
Mapped rivers
28
Lakes & reservoirs
8
Fish species
25km
River length

Fishing in Dublin

Dublin offers 61 mapped fishing waters on PiscaMaps, including 18 rivers, 28 lakes and 15 canals. Species found across Dublin's waters include Pike, Perch, Roach, Rudd, Bream, Eel, Tench, Carp.

The Republic of Ireland offers some of Europe's finest coarse and game fishing. Dublin in Leinster has a wealth of rivers and lakes holding pike, perch, bream, roach, tench, brown trout and salmon.

Fishing in Dublin is managed by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). A state fishing licence is required for salmon and sea trout; coarse fishing on most waters is free to fish, though some club or riparian owner permission may be needed. Always check locally before fishing.

Rivers in Dublin (18)

Click a river for species information, access notes and a location map.

Lakes & Stillwaters in Dublin (28)

Canals in Dublin (15)

Fish Species in Dublin

8 species recorded across Dublin's waters:

Pike61 waters
Perch61 waters
Roach61 waters
Rudd61 waters
Bream60 waters
Eel52 waters
Tench37 waters
Carp1 water
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