Inland fisheries regulations

From March to the end of October on the reservoirs, no more than 4 rainbow trout can be caught and killed on any one day, and anglers must not continue to catch and release after a fourth fish has been caught and killed. There is a smaller bag limit of 2 rainbow trout for senior citizens and eligible disabled persons fishing with a concessionary season licence. However, please note that for the period 1 November to 31 January inclusive there is an overall bag limit of 2 fish for all reservoir anglers.

From April 2012, anglers in possession of an Other Waters Licence are permitted to catch and kill a maximum of 3 fish each day, of which no more than 1 may be a salmon or a sea trout. Anglers are not permitted to continue to fish after capturing and killing the daily bag limit and must cease fishing immediately once a salmon or migratory trout has been caught and retained.

All eels must be returned alive immediately.

The Inland Fisheries Regulations 2017 provide full details of the rules and regulations for freshwater angling. Anglers are encouraged to read and understand these new regulations before going fishing.

Please note that it is an offence under the regulations to sell, offer or expose for sale any salmon, migratory trout, trout, rainbow trout or coarse fish species taken by rod and line.