Description:
The Ballysodare river is 6.14km in length and flows from Collooney to Ballysodare. With its tributaries, the Unshin river and the Owenmore river, it drains a catchment of 252 square miles.
The river flows past pastures and Union Wood and meanders underneath the dual carriage road and the railway from Sligo to Dublin. After the bridge in Ballysodare village, the river drops over some impressive rapids over a distance of 2km towards Ballysodare estuary.
The Ballysodare river is 6.14km in length and flows from Collooney to Ballysodare. With its tributaries, the Unshin river and the Owenmore river, it drains a catchment of 252 square miles.
The river flows past pastures and Union Wood and meanders underneath the dual carriage road and the railway from Sligo to Dublin. After the bridge in Ballysodare village, the river drops over some impressive rapids over a distance of 2km towards Ballysodare estuary.
Location
Fishing
Fish & season:
Salmon: 1st February – 30th September
Sea Trout: 1st February – 30th September
Brown Trout: 15th February – 30th September
Method:
All legal methods allowed, subject to fishery rules, opening date of fishery may differ from statutory open season.
Permission:
Salmon angling on the Ballisodare Fishery must be prebooked by contacting Ballisodare Fishing Club
Tel: +353 (0)71 9130513 or +353 (0) 86 2515064
Website: http://ballisodarefishingclub.ie/
Description:
Most of the fishing action takes place in the tidal section below the “Butt” of the Ballisodare Falls although the river itself above the falls can also be extremely productive throughout the season. All salmon and sea trout rights are owned by Ballisodare Fishing Club Ltd. Due to extensive conservation measures by the club and Inland Fisheries Ireland in recent years, there is now a substantial run of spring salmon in the river from April to mid June. The peak of its large grilse run is seen in June – July. There can be some good trout angling upstream of Ballisodare, and on some of its tributaries.
Salmon: 1st February – 30th September
Sea Trout: 1st February – 30th September
Brown Trout: 15th February – 30th September
Method:
All legal methods allowed, subject to fishery rules, opening date of fishery may differ from statutory open season.
Permission:
Salmon angling on the Ballisodare Fishery must be prebooked by contacting Ballisodare Fishing Club
Tel: +353 (0)71 9130513 or +353 (0) 86 2515064
Website: http://ballisodarefishingclub.ie/
Description:
Most of the fishing action takes place in the tidal section below the “Butt” of the Ballisodare Falls although the river itself above the falls can also be extremely productive throughout the season. All salmon and sea trout rights are owned by Ballisodare Fishing Club Ltd. Due to extensive conservation measures by the club and Inland Fisheries Ireland in recent years, there is now a substantial run of spring salmon in the river from April to mid June. The peak of its large grilse run is seen in June – July. There can be some good trout angling upstream of Ballisodare, and on some of its tributaries.
Kayaking
Ballysodare Rapids
Grade: 3 to 5 . Best after rainfall, although river has good flow in dry weather.
Scouting sections: The main drop. There are small waves prior to the main drop which can turn a boat or mess up your line. The main drop can be taken on the left side or the right one. The left side is the highest drop (approx 6 metres) were the right drop is a stepped drop. Items to be aware off is that there is a tidal effect after the main drop. On the right drop, there is a cave river on the right side. Although, speed from the drop will carry you through.
Also be aware that the right side of the river bank belongs to Ballysodare fishing club
River level gauge: NA
Grade: 3 to 5 . Best after rainfall, although river has good flow in dry weather.
Scouting sections: The main drop. There are small waves prior to the main drop which can turn a boat or mess up your line. The main drop can be taken on the left side or the right one. The left side is the highest drop (approx 6 metres) were the right drop is a stepped drop. Items to be aware off is that there is a tidal effect after the main drop. On the right drop, there is a cave river on the right side. Although, speed from the drop will carry you through.
Also be aware that the right side of the river bank belongs to Ballysodare fishing club
River level gauge: NA
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