Good fishing spots in Kildare?

Gregsor

Hi folks,

looking to head out with my trusty rod over the next few days and was hoping for some suggestions around my area that would be worth while and i wouldn`t get in trouble over licenses or farmers shooting me off their land:D.
It`s just to pass a bit of time,bit of fun nothing serious.

I live in the Milltown area so i suppose i have Rathangan behind me and Newbridge and Kildare Town are all around and the same distance.

I have strolled along the canals a bit but not seen any fish bar a few tiny Roach.
Clane was mentioned were the Liffey goes under the canal at the aquaduct so you have bit of both.
Any ideas?

Damien360

You could try a trip down to the barrow near monasterevin for pike.

Liffey is good for trout and pike from the athgarvan weir in Newbridge and then head upriver. You can walk the edge for a lot of it and not be on farmers land. There is about 5 feet from the fencing to the river most of the way and that is common land. It will bring you towards Kilcullen. The river rises very, very fast. If you cross it you may not get back. There are a few deep holes in the river so don't plan on walking with waders unless you have someone with you especially as you walk towards the overpass. Staying around the weir is best spot in Newbridge. Be aware, it is checked regularly for license. Walk a bit upriver to avoid. There are a few fly fishers around the park in Newbridge and they stick to the bend and the shallows. Very deep as you head towards the town but that will be obvious. Again regularly checked.

Never really tried the canals but there are always a few guys around Robertstown. Should be good for pike but I have'nt the patience for setting. Might be good with a frog type bait with the latch on hook to stop it sticking to the reeds and then spinning. Looks like a safety pin system.

Other than that I head for the wicklow lakes but that is checked also by ESB. I think he has a good vantage point of the lakes as he seems to know when we are on it every time.

Good luck

EvilMonkey

Havent been fishing in years. I used to go to Digby bridge, or Robertstown on the canal.

SQ2

Kilcock is a pretty popular spot for fishing, a few competitions go on there each year...

Gregsor

Thanks Damien 360 for the detailed response,plenty of information there.
I`ve walked the park up and along the Liffey a bit,up towards Athgarvan on occassion,it`s looks good there alright,good to get some local knowledge;).
I`m trying to get my 11 yr old in to it so somewhere safe with a bit of a trek would be ideal,also the grandad is due to join us so big hikes and wading would be a no no .
Cheers guys.

thecleverone

Have a look a www.irishflyfisher.ie blog. He does a lot of his fishing around the kildare area. Might give you some ideas.

tco

Silverfox.

Checked out irishflyfisher.ie he did a great review on a fishery on the Curragh.Had a great day there.

gsxr1

the stocky lake in Maynooth have some great rainbows in it.

Worth a days fishing. Hooked 15 the last day there

ca3nie

Hop you have a fishing licence :D:D:D:D:D

gsxr1

I think river fishing is out of season at the moment.

The baliffs have the right to murder you and burn your house if caught. Quite extreme

the_syco

gsxr1 wrote: »

the stocky lake in Maynooth have some great rainbows in it.

Worth a days fishing. Hooked 15 the last day there

Where in Maynooth is this?

gsxr1

the_syco wrote: »

Where in Maynooth is this?

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=53.388972,-6.5833&num=1&t=h&sll=53.381217,-6.59226&sspn=0.026627,0.06403&ie=UTF8&ll=53.389177,-6.583128&spn=0.007064,0.01929&z=16

they love all sorts from lures to dryfly. there is also a bait lake and a carp lake

But ye would be mad not to take a flyrod or rent one.

thecleverone

I think river fishing is out of season at the moment.

You're right. The rivers are only open from 01 March till 30 September. The private fisheries however are usually open all year round.

siochain

thecleverone wrote: »

You're right. The rivers are only open from 01 March till 30 September. The private fisheries however are usually open all year round.

how about pike fishing on rivers and canals?

leddpipe

Gregsor wrote: »

Thanks Damien 360 for the detailed response,plenty of information there.
I`ve walked the park up and along the Liffey a bit,up towards Athgarvan on occassion,it`s looks good there alright,good to get some local knowledge;).
I`m trying to get my 11 yr old in to it so somewhere safe with a bit of a trek would be ideal,also the grandad is due to join us so big hikes and wading would be a no no .
Cheers guys.

inter-generational fishing, love it!thats how I was introduced to fishing and why Im so fond of it!