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Curragh Springs Fishery

Curragh Springs FisheryAddress: Ballysax, The Curragh, Brownstown, Co. Kildare

Hours: 9AM – Dusk

Proprietor: Shaun Hegarty

Phone: (087) 246-2028

Web: www.curraghsprings.com

eMail: info@curraghsprings.com

Description: 5 Acre Spring Lake

Fish: Rainbow Trout – Up to 10lb

Fishing: Fly Fishing Only

Policies: Barbless Hooks, Catch & Release, No Wading

Cost: €20 Per Day

Season: Open All Year Round

Facilities: Parking, Lodge, Bathrooms, Refreshments

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Comments: There is a no wading policy, but the majority of the lake is accessible from the pontoons provided. Weed growth in summer months can cause problems when attempting to land fish. Call in advance, as the lake is sometimes closed for private parties.

Best Flies:

All Season Streamers
Eggs
Black Gnat

Mid to Late Season Blue Winged Olive
Hares Ear Olive
Lake Olive
Large Dark Olive
Sooty Olive

Late Season Royal Wulff
Daddy Long Legs