General Rules

• Fishing is by permit only
• Currently no fishing is permitted on the lake, west of the dividing road.
• Ballyshunnock is a natural amenity and we ask all anglers to respect it, by taking home their litter.
• Anglers are asked to use barbless or de-barbed hooks and to return fish to the water with care.
• Where the club has organised a match or a juvenile training session, pleasure anglers are asked
  to vacate the required pegs for the duration of the event.
• No fishing is permitted in the area surrounding the tower and the pump house.
  (Indicated in the map below)

  Coarse Angling Rules

• Taking of coarse fish from this fishery alive or dead is strictly forbidden.
• The killing of coarse fish is strictly forbidden.
  The sole and extreme exception is in the case of a gravely injured fish.
• All legal methods are allowed for coarse fishing, including maggot and groundbait.
• Anglers are expected to have appropriate tackle to ensure the safe and healthy return of all fish.
  ( i.e. disgorgers , knotless nets, etc.)
  

  Game Angling Rules

• Spinner, fly and bait fishing are allowed for game fish.
• No trout less than 30cm can be killed.
• Anglers may only take up to three trout per day from this fishery.