Blackwater Salmon in Ireland in August
Fishing trip to Blackwater are in late August and early September when the river is fillede up with Salmon. There are plenty of fresh Salmon and many coloured salmon prepairing for spawning. There is also a great number of small Salmon (grilse) between 1 – 2 kilos and with salmon up to 9-10 kilos.
Blackwater river are legendary and we fish in some of the river’s best beats. Ballyduff Bridge Salmon Fishery are our guides and hosts.
Salmon in Blackwater
* 7 nights
* 6 fishing days with guides
* Flight ticket and transport included
* Staying in a house at the guide residence
* All inclusive – food, drinks, restaurant
3 participants
Fishing trip to Blackwater in Ireland goes to Blackwater Valley in County Waterford
The fishing includes 7 places spread over 30 km of the river. Fishing is offered that suits all the whims of nature and the types of fishing that may be used.
There are 3 stretches in the upper part (approx. 60 km from the estuary) and 4 on the lower part of the river (approx. 30 km from the estuary.)
Blackwater originates in County Kerry. We will be fishing guided by Ballyduff Bridge Salmon Fishery. It is a family run fishing guide business, run by Connie Corcoran and his son Jason Corcoran. They have over 90 years of experience in guiding and fishing on the Cork Blackwater River. Connie started leading back in 1961 and no one else knows more about the river than he does.
Jason started guiding when he was 13 years old and he has his father’s many years of experience in his blood.
Ballyduff Bridge Salmon Fishery is the largest guide business on Blackwater when it comes to the number of fishing spots.
The Blackwater River is re-establishing itself as Ireland’s best salmon river thanks to a major effort and a ban on driftnets.
We have to fish for the early salmon. In April the rise begins to pick up speed and in May there is full speed on the rise of especially grilse between 2 – 4 kilos, but there are salmon of up to 9-10 kilos.
You should not expect to catch many large salmon, but you can expect a fishery with the best guides who know all the good spots and how to fish them. You can expect fishing in a lovely river and in an environment with fishermen, pubs and cozy experiences.
Blackwater is full of nature, culture and history. You walk in lush nature and you fish in the shade of ancient castle ruins and monasteries. It is an experience in every way.
FISHING METHODS
On fishing trips to Blackwater in Ireland, Spinning and Fly Fishing are allowed throughout the river. Most stretches have both good spots for fly fishing and spin. It is listed below. The guides should probably guide us in this.
NOTE that we have guides with us every day, because that is just the best thing.
Equipment
In early spring, salmon are between 7-12 pounds. Fly equipment is an 11-13 foods rod and different zinc tips are used depending on the conditions. Intermediate liner is also used. Flies are sizes 10 to 3. Fly patterns can be seen at salmonireland.com. It is especially Shrimp Flies that are most successful with. Spinning equipment is a 10-12 ‘and spinners and turn signals can be taken from home and supplemented in the guide shop.
