Fishing

The grounds of Castlecomer Discovery Park are centred around two rainbow trout angling lakes. Originally constructed by the Prior Wandesforde family, the two man-made lakes formed a centrepiece for their demesne. Having been drained in the past, the lakes are now fully re-instated with angling stands to allow full access to the water and a series of cascades link the lakes and channel the water back into the River Deen.

The lower lake is reserved for fly fishing and the upper lake for bait fishing and both are regularly stocked with Rainbow Trout varying from 1 to 15 lbs (0.5 to 7 kilograms) in weight. Angling is year round.

There is a charge of €15 for four hours angling, which allows for two fish to be taken away.

Bait and flies can be purchased on site and rod hire is also available at a charge of €5 per rod with a €15 refundable deposit. Lessons are available by prior arrangement.

For more information on Fishing contact Castlecomer Discovery Park