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Coarse Angling
Blessington Lake, Poulaphuca Reservoir (60 minutes by car from Glenmalure Lodge)
The Poulphuca Reservoir is owned by the Electricity Supply Board and is of renowned beauty. Coarse angling is available with abundant stocks of roach, perch and specimen pike being caught up to 9 kg. There is also brown trout angling. Fishing on the lakes is regulated by the ESB Fisheries Conservation, Hydro Group, Ardnacrusha, Limerick. Tel. +353 161 345589.
Permits: Dublin Trout Anglers Association and Kilbride Anglers Club for Trout. Trout day permits Eur10 or season permits Eur25. Coarse angling permits Eur10, weekly Eur15. Permits are available from
- Downshire Hotel, Main Street, Blessington, County Wicklow. Tel. +353 45 865 199.
- Charles Camping, Main Street, Blessington, County Wicklow. Tel. +353 45 865 351.
Access: Car parks are situated at each of the three bridges and at several lakeside locations. Fishing is allowed along the complete perimeters of the lake. Fishing permits do not authorise the holder to use a boat on the lake.
Trout Angling Regulations: Season - March 1st to September 30th. Bag limit is 6 brown trout per day.
Size Limit: Fish less than 9 inches (23cm) must not be taken.
Coarse Angling Regulations: Season is November 1st to September 30th. The lake is closed to all angling during October. Bag Limit: 1 pike per day under 6lbs (2.5kg) may be taken. The use of live bait and chandlers/maggots is prohibited. A full and proper return of all brown trout and coarse fish caught must be made to the ESB immediately after fishing.
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