This river and lake system drains a catchment of 34 square miles and is 10 miles long from source to sea. It is managed by Inland Fisheries Ireland and gets a run of 1500 Salmon and Grilse approximately every year.

It also has a reasonable run of Sea-Trout that head for lough Brin at the headwaters of the system. Access throughout this river is excellent. There is one boat available on Lough Brin.

Permit – Lough Brin

Boat fishing is available on Lough Brin from 10 April to 30 September. Just one boat is available.

Permits available from the Blackwater Tavern.

Day permit including boat – €25

Permits – Blackwater

Permits can be bought from our online permit shop
Season permit – €200
Day permit Adult – €30
Day permit Senior – €20
Day permit Juvenile – €12.50

Information and pictures is sourced from Inland Fisheries Ireland. We provide it as-is, with no guarantee of accuracy

Blackwater [Kerry]