Salmon Fishing On Blackwater

The Munster Blackwater is Ireland’s second largest river next to the mighty Shannon.  It rises in the mountains of East Kerry, flowing eastwards for 75 miles (120 km) through Counties Cork and Waterford until it enters the sea at Youghal in East Cork.  It has a catchment area of more than 1,200 square miles.          

It’s also an extremely beautiful river and has well deserved the title “the Irish Rhine”.  As a large mature river, it is not subject to the whims of the weather, like a typical spate river, and consequently can provide excellent fishing even in low water. It has extensive tidal reaches, stretching for approximately 20 miles from the estuary mouth at Youghal to Lismore.  This provides a unique haven for salmon and seatrout in low water conditions when they are waiting to run the main river.
     
Compared to most other Irish rivers (notably the Moy), the fishing pressure is very light.  Nevertheless, it is estimated to yield an average of between 5,000 - 6,000 salmon to the rods each year.  It was declared Ireland's most prolific salmon river in 1998. Statistics issued by the Central & Southern Regional Fisheries Board confirm that the Cork Blackwater had the highest rod catch of salmon of all Irish rivers that year. The total was a staggering 8,063 - over 35% higher than the Moy.  It was reputedly the third highest of all the rivers in the North Atlantic (Canada, Iceland, UK, Norway etc.) - beaten only by two rivers on the Kola Peninsula in Russia.

Salmon Fishing On Blackwater - We are to be found in the South of Ireland on the border between Counties Cork & Waterford. We are situated between the thriving market town of Fermoy & the Heritage Town of Lismore.  
The best of the salmon fishing is to be found between the tidal limit just below the idge at Lismore and up as far as Mallow (approximately 45 river miles upstream).
             
Below Fermoy, there is an excellent mixture of fly runs, glides and deeper pools. The fish can run unhindered through the lower river until they encounter the weir at Careysville.  Our Lodge has seven beats downstream of the weir.

Our Lodge is an informal, comfortable lodge-style hotel in a magnificent location overlooking the world-famous Blackwater - one of Europe’s most spectacular salmon rivers.

It’s a no-nonsense, friendly place, where the comfort and enjoyment of salmon anglers is the top priority - truly a specialist sporting lodge.

For years, Our Lodge has been the hideaway of salmon anglers from all over Europe and North America. They return again and again because of our relaxed atmosphere and beautiful location.

The Restaurant  

Rustic-style, seating over forty people and situated right next to the lounge bar.

Our Chef presents his Table d'Hôte dinner each evening at 8.00 pm.

We pride ourselves not only on the quality & presentation of our food, but also on the quantity. A hungry angler needs to be satisfied!

The menus are complemented by the quality and variety of the Wine List personally selected by the proprietor.

Tackle Shop

Situated next to the Lounge Bar, the shop is a hive of activity in the early morning and evening, as guests make sure they are all tackled up for their day's fishing. Small, but incredibly well stocked, it has all the day-to-day requirements such as fly lines, leaders, flies, spinners, bait & all sorts of terminal tackle, plus fly & spinning rods for hire - even some recommended rods & reels to buy.

February to September inclusive.

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Package includes 6 days Salmon fishing on Cork Blackwater and 7 nights Hotel B&B accommodation.

- Prices are per person sharing ensuite bedroom in the main Lodge
- Single occupancy rates available on request
- Self-catering cottages are also available (rates on request) which are a cheaper accommodation option.
- shorter stay rates available on request.