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River Barrow
The Barrow passes through towns including Athy, Carlow and Graiguenamanagh on its southeastward journey. River reaches and associated canal cuts form a distinctive setting for coarse angling.
PLACES & CONNECTIONS
A river to explore
The Barrow connects towns including Athy, Carlow and Graiguenamanagh. Its river, navigation canal cuts and Grand Canal Barrow Branch offer distinct local contexts in the official guide.
The Barrow guide describes a mixed fishery and coarse-angling centres including Athy, Carlow, Bagenalstown and Graiguenamanagh. It also covers navigation canal cuts and the Grand Canal Barrow Branch.
Species described by the official guide: Bream, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Dace, Tench, Pike.
Check whether your intended water is a coarse-fishing stretch, canal cut or game fishery around a weir; the guide treats these separately.
A State licence and permission for a particular fishery are separate matters. Check the applicable licence requirements, the current rules for your species and water, and the club or rights holder’s permission. A permit does not by itself establish a route across private land.
These links lead to the official publisher. Seasons, restrictions, prices and access arrangements are not reproduced here.
Check current rules, permissions and local access before travelling. These readings do not measure fishing quality or establish that it is safe to enter the water.
RIVER HEALTH
Ecological status
Assessments apply to individual waterbodies and assessment periods. Conditions can vary along a river.
