Fly Fish at River Slaney, Bunclody, Ireland

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With its beginning at Lugnaquilla Mountain in the western Wicklow Mountains of southeast Ireland, the River Slaney traverses 117 kilometers of scenic Irish countryside before discharging into the Irish Sea at St. George’s Channel at the town of Wexford. Near the town of Bunclody in County Wexford the confluence of the River Slaney is seen with the River Clody. Springtime sees the Slaney with abundant water giving rise to terrific Salmon Fishing providing catchable fish up to 5 kilograms that are not unusual with some of the bigger monsters approaching 10 kilos. Beginning in June (the Irish Summer) a quality run of Sea Trout begins which typically lasts until the end of August. Brown Trout in abundance overtakes the river through the month of September. Fly Fishing enthusiasts, exercising their passion on the River Slaney, find Spey casting a useful skill as overhanging bushes along the banks make other methods challenging. The river is controlled in many parts by angling clubs and owners of the riparian rights but there are stretches that may be fished without a fee. Many sections of the river restrict fishing by Fly Only. Day tickets, discounted multi-day packages, guides and outfitting can be found at the clubs and lodges that operate along the river’s bank. The town of Bunclody is located in southeastern Ireland with Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs and Bed and Breakfast establishments accommodating visitors. Bunclody is best reached from Dublin with the use of a rental car, by bus or the train which runs to the nearby town of Enniscorthy. Your dream of Fly Fishing in Ireland on an idyllic river with abundant targets can be fulfilled by adding the dream to Fly Fish at River Slaney to your list. If your passion is Fly Fishing then your itinerary will be complete once you include in your plan for your trip of a lifetime to explore Ireland.

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