What fishing.ie Can Do For You

Every venue on fishing.ie has a detailed profile page covering species, seasons, methods, tactics, access information, regulations, and local knowledge — the kind of information that used to take hours of research or a phone call to a local tackle shop.

What you'll find on each venue page:

• Species profiles — what swims there, when they're active, and what they feed on
• Seasonal guides — month-by-month breakdown of what to expect
• Tactics & fly patterns — proven methods for each period, with common mistakes to avoid
• Fishing zones — the best drifts, beats, and marks, explained by people who fish them
• Access & regulations — how to get there, what permits you need, and the rules that apply
• FAQs — practical questions answered, from boat hire to best conditions

Use the Explore Venues page to filter by region, county, species, difficulty, or venue type (lough, river, coastal, fishery). Switch between list and map views to find water near you.

The interactive map on the Explore Venues page shows every venue as a colour-coded marker — blue for loughs, dark blue for rivers, green for coastal marks, and brown for fisheries.

Zoom in to a region, tap a marker, and jump straight to the venue profile. It's the fastest way to discover water you didn't know existed, especially if you're planning a trip to an unfamiliar part of the country.

Each venue page also has its own map in the sidebar, so you can see exactly where it is and plan your drive.

Every venue page has a Reports tab showing what anglers have actually experienced — catches, conditions, methods, and photos from real sessions.

This isn't marketing copy or press releases. It's first-hand intelligence from people who've been on the water this week, this month, this season. You'll see:

• What species were caught and in what numbers
• What methods and flies worked
• What the conditions were like (weather, water level, clarity)
• Photos from the session
• The angler's own narrative — what went right, what didn't, and what they'd do differently

Reports build up over time into a living picture of each venue. The more anglers contribute, the smarter everyone's fishing gets.

After a session, submit a report to share what you found. The form is designed to be quick — you can fill it in on the drive home.

What you can include:

• The venue you fished
• Date and conditions
• Methods used
• A written narrative of your session
• Catches with species, size, and whether you kept or released
• Photos from the day
• Privacy toggle — choose whether your report is public or private

Every report you submit also appears in your personal fishing log on the My Fishing page. So even if you mark it private, it becomes part of your own record.

Tap the heart icon on any venue card or venue page to follow that venue. Followed venues appear in a dedicated tab on your My Fishing page, where you can see the latest reports from every venue you care about — all in one feed.

It's the fastest way to stay on top of what's happening on your regular waters without having to check each venue individually.

Following is instant, works from anywhere (the Explore page, homepage cards, or venue profile hero), and you can unfollow just as easily.

The My Fishing page is your home base on fishing.ie. It has three tabs:

My Log — Every report you've submitted, ordered by date fished. See your stats at a glance: total sessions, venues fished, total catches, and photos uploaded. Tap any report to see the full details, including your photos in a lightbox viewer.

Followed Venues — A feed of the latest reports from every venue you follow. Check in here before a trip to see what's been happening on the water.

Alerts — Notifications when something happens on a venue you follow (coming soon).

Your profile picture appears in the nav bar and on your reports. You can upload and crop a photo directly from the My Fishing page.

Every venue page shows live weather data pulled from Met Éireann — Ireland's national meteorological service. You'll see:

• Current temperature and conditions
• Wind speed and direction
• A 5-day forecast

This isn't a generic regional forecast. It's the weather at the venue's actual coordinates, so you can make a genuine call about whether conditions suit the fishing you're planning.

fishing.ie supports angling clubs — groups of anglers who fish together and want a shared presence on the platform.

What clubs can do:

• Create a club profile with description, location, and member list
• Tag reports to the club so they appear on the club page
• Members can join and leave clubs freely
• Club profiles appear at /clubs/your-club-name with About, Reports, and Members tabs

If you run a club, you can create one in minutes. It's free, and it gives your members a place to see each other's reports and share their fishing.

If you're new to fishing in Ireland, fishing.ie is designed to make the learning curve as gentle as possible.

• Difficulty ratings on every venue — filter for beginner-friendly waters
• Detailed regulations so you know exactly what licence or permit you need
• Methods explained in the tactics guide for each venue
• Season dates clearly displayed so you know when fishing is open
• Access information including parking, boat hire, and whether bank fishing is available

The Complete Guide to Fishing in Ireland article covers everything from species and seasons to licences and what gear to bring. It's the best starting point if you're planning your first Irish fishing trip.

Everything on fishing.ie is free. Creating an account is free. Submitting reports is free. Following venues, reading reports, browsing venue profiles, using the maps — all free.

There are no paywalls, no premium tiers, and no ads. The platform is built for anglers, by people who care about Irish fishing, and the goal is to make the fishing better for everyone.

Coming soon: AI-powered seasonal intelligence, service provider profiles, ghillie marketplace, venue alerts, and more. Sign up now and you'll be the first to know when new features launch.