2026 Regulations
Effective 3 April 2026 the River is closed for all salmon fishing until 1 June 2026 when it opens on a strict catch and release basis. The season ends on 31 August.
The closure is set out in schedule 3 of the CONSERVATION OF SALMON AND SEA TROUT (CATCH AND RELEASE) BYE-LAW NO. 1024, 2026.
Fishing is on a fly only basis for the entire river above Enniscorthy bridge and single or double barbless hooks must be used. Worm fishing is banned on the entire river while other methods, using a single barbless hook only, are permitted below Enniscorthy bridge.
Under the Conservation of CONSERVATION OF SEA TROUT BYE-LAW NO. 1026, an angler is allowed to keep a maximum of 3 sea trout under 40 cms in any one day. All other seatrout must immediately be returned to the water alive.
Catch and Release
When practicing catch and release salmon should be released as soon as possible with the minimum of handling. Fish must not be lifted up by the tail as this can cause considerable damage. Wherever possible unhook it in the water and don’t drag it up on the bank. If you want to take a photo ideally do it in the water or lift the fish fully supported by both hands for the briefest time possible. IFI provides advice on C&R technique here.
