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The rivers Suir and Tar provide the natural boundaries around our farm at
Kilmaneen. There is approximately 1km of fishing on the Suir
and 1/2km on the Tar. These rivers provide good fly fishing
for wild brown trout. This is a private stretch of
fishing consequently it is a very quiet and relaxing place to fish. The River Suir has been described as a paradise for both the trout and the angler. With all the characteristics of a chalk stream this river produces trout in abundance, ranging in size from 400g to 1kg. Stocks are maintained by recruitment of young, fast-growing fish from the river's extensive system of tributaries. The large numbers present prosper because of the ideal nature of the habitat, the absence of serious predators and lack of competition for food. Insect emergence is typical of a clean chalk stream and the dominant fly hatches are fairly uniform all along the channel. The Suir is renowned as a dry-fly fishery. |
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River Tar is 19mls/32km long. It joins the Suir on our farm at
Kilmaneen. The Tar and it's tributaries, the Duag and the Shanbally
hold good stocks of trout up to 1.5kg and better. At Kilmaneen we have a house for storing tackle and for drying waders. We can freeze your catch or arrange to have it smoked but if you would like to eat your fish we can cook them for you too. Trout fishing at Kilmaneen is €10 per day per person. However, it is free to guests who stay 3 days or more Bed and Breakfast or stay for 1 week or more Self-catering. We are fortunate to be able to offer our guests a gillie service (must be booked in advance) and while we do not provide any equipment it can be hired by prior arrangement through us or directly from Philip Maher at fishhunt@indigo.ie or see Philip's web site at www.fishhunt.ie . For variety, permit are available for fishing the Ardfinnan Club Waters which give access to a further 15km of riverbank on the Suir. Permits can be arranged through us or from John Maher at 052 66242. Trout fishing permits cost €15 per day or €75 per week. |
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are many other rivers in the area which have excellent fishing
also. The River Blackwater is famous for salmon fishing and
permits can be bought locally. It flows through west
County Waterford before entering the sea at Youghal, and is a noted salmon
river offering Spring, Summer and Autumn fishing. This is a big
fast-flowing river catering for all methods of fishing but particularly
suited to fly fishing. The River Nire (16mls/26km long) is a fast-flowing mountain river which flows through farmland and a scenic wooded valley. It has good stocks of trout. The water is sparkling clear and, while the best of the fishing is from Madden's Bridge downstream, the rocky pools hold sizeable trout away up into the Comeragh Mountains. For more information on fishing in Ireland go to the central fisheries board web site at www.cfb.ie |
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