The fishery consists of 4 beats, mostly double bank totalling approx 6 miles. The fishery is located on the lower middle river and spring fish can be caught from the middle of March. Then the river experiences a run of larger May fish before the main grilse run in July. The backend of the season can yield very good numbers of fish as this section of river has very good holding water.

One of the most appealing qualities of the fishery is the exclusivity. Rod numbers are kept to a minimum to ensure guests can fish with freedom. Also being mostly double bank we only fish from one side so anglers have no "competition" from across the river.

Methods allowed are Fly and spinning only. Given the current decline in salmon stocks the fishery operates on a catch and release basis.

Fishery Manager Conor Arnold is an APGAI-Ireland casting Instructor and runs casting courses and one on one tuition through the fishery as well as running a Loop field centre on the fishery.

Guides are available on request.

Visiting guests must obtain a state licence for the duration of their stay.

Accommodation is available on request in ballyhooly castle, or through any number of Air b&b , B&B or hotels locally.

Bridgetown beat.

A secluded left bank fishery which fishes well in a range of different heights. The beat has a hut and cooking facilities with vehicle access to the bank making ideal for anyone slightly less mobile.

The beat has undergone extensive bank and in river work over the last number of years making it one of the most productive middle river beats on the river. The beat can take 3 rods under normal conditions however if the water is at a low level it is restricted to two rods.

Beat 1.

A secluded right bank fishery incorporating the junction of the river Awbeg with the Blackwater. As the river Awbeg is spring fed it is generally a few degrees cooler than the main river, so this pool acts as a temperature barrier and holds fish the entire season.

The beat has some very deep holding water with classic fly runs in between.

Beat 2.

A stunning left bank Beat running directly downstream of Beat 1. It is quite a long Beat and the ideal Beat to fish in lower water conditions as it has some very fast streamy runs. Known for producing bigger fish with fish up to 23lb being caught in recent years. This Beat does require acces via walking, but this only adds to the peace and tranquility .

Beat 3.
A very long Beat stretching from a mile above Ballyhooly bridge to approx 2 miles below the bridge. This Beat still only allows 3 rods and is a must for the exploring angler. It has pools that fish in very high water and also pools that fish in very low water. There are 3 parking points to facilitate access but there is still some walking to do if you want to fish the entire Beat.

Upper Bridgetown Salmon Fishery