Poulaphuca Reservoir

Reservoir

Poulaphuca (Blessington) Reservoir is a 2,000-hectare lake formed on the River Liffey. It holds brown trout, perch, pike, and some Arctic char.

County
Wicklow/Kildare
Province
Leinster
Nearest Town
Blessington
IFI District
Eastern

Access Information

Permit required from Blessington & District Anglers. Boat and bank access.

Species Found Here (3)

Regulations

National Regulations That Apply

Licence: Varies
Permit: Varies

Methods: Only rod and line permitted. Maximum 2 rods at any time. No live fish as bait. No transfer of live roach between waters. Must not kill foul-hooked fish.

Additional: You may not fish for eels and any eels caught must be returned to the water. On waters designated closed or catch and release for salmon, you may not use worms as bait and may only use single or double barbless hooks.

Source: IFI

Licence: No
Permit: Rarely

Season Notes: No closed season. Fish year round.

Bag Limit: 4 coarse fish per day. Must be 25cm fork length or under.

Size Limit: Maximum size 25cm fork length.

Methods: No live fish as bait. No fishing for eels (return all eels). No transfer of live roach between waters. No selling of coarse fish.

Additional: Most coarse angling in Ireland is free. Permits mainly required in Midland Fisheries Area and on ESB fisheries. Additional rules may apply on waters where salmon/trout fishing also takes place.

Source: IFI

Important: Regulations change regularly. Always check with Inland Fisheries Ireland or enquire locally before fishing.
Quick Facts
  • Type Reservoir
  • Fishing Permit Required
  • Species 3
  • County Wicklow/Kildare
Location

Lat: 53.1167, Lon: -6.5167

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