Rules and Regulations
Rules
and Regulations
1. The number of rods on the Coolcronan Salmon Fisheries is limited to a maximum of 12.
2. Anglers are required to book in advance and are only permitted to enter the fishery once they have secured a booking for that day.
3. Before commencing to fish, all anglers must purchase the corresponding salmon licence from an authorised outlet.
4. Please use a suitable lifejacket. Life jackets are available for hire at the Fishery caravan. Anglers who do not wish to use a life jacket may be requested to sign a written statement to that effect. A life jacket must be used at all times when in any of the boats.
5. The persons in charge of the Coolcronan Fishery reserve the right of admission and may request any angler, whose behaviour is deemed to be hazardous or an unnecessary inconvenience to other anglers, to leave the premises without further notice.
6. Anglers under the effects of alcohol or other intoxications may be requested to leave the premises for their own safety and for the safety of others.
7. Ghillies in the company of paying guests are not allowed to fish unless authorised to do so.
8. All anglers must respect the Rota as indicated by the persons in charge of the Coolcronan Fishery (For more details on the rota, click here).
9. All legally permitted baits are allowed, although trawling from a boat is strictly forbidden.
10. Anglers must stay within the limits of the fishery and must not trespass over private land.
11. Only the designated access routes and car parking areas are to be used. All anglers must stay on established pathways along the river bank.
12. No dogs are allowed on the fishery.
13. Anglers are not permitted to wade into the river unless wearing a suitable lifejacket and are in the company of another person.
14.
Use of the Boats:
a) Due to new regulations it is not possible for anglers to use boats unattended. It may be possible to ask the Manager in charge of the fishery to be ferried to particular beats at his discretion.
b) Anglers must use a life jacket at all times when in the boats.
15. Please take your litter with you.
These Rules are subject to change without notice.
The
Rota
To avoid overcrowding on any one pool, the Fishery is divided into 2 beats (see map above) and a Rota has been established, whereby anglers are asked to change beat at 12am. If the beats are fully booked, we may ask anglers to rotate the pools within each beat.
Beats: The Coolcronan Fishery is divided into 2 beats: (1) The Ice House Beat and Graveyard Beat and (2) the Rock Pool Beat, as indicated on the above Map.
Time Slots: The Fishing day is divided into 2 time slots:
a) Morning Slot: 6am till 12 am.
b) Afternoon Slot: 12am till 6pm.
One Beat Per Time Slot: During each time slot, anglers will fish only 1 of the 2 beats, as indicated by the persons in charge of the Fishery.
Rotation of Pools: If a beat is fully occupied, (6 paying anglers) we may ask the anglers to rotate the pools on each beat.
Rota: The persons in charge of the Coolcronan Fishery will allocate the order in which anglers rotate through the three beats. If anglers miss one or more time slots, they are not entitled to a refund, nor can they be guaranteed to fish both beats.
Rods:
a) A maximum of 12 paying rods will be allowed on the fishery at any one time (not including ghillies).
b) The Scott-Knox-Gore Salmon Fisheries reserve 3 rods for the use of the persons in charge of the Coolcronan Fishery and/or special guests, such as Jack Charlton.
c) A maximum of 6 paying rods can fish on any one beat at any given time. These rods may be requested to rotate within the beat as indicated by the persons in charge of the Fishery.
Evening Fishing: After 6pm, paying anglers can fish at the place of their choice, on the condition that they respect the enjoyment of other guests.
Ghillies: When any beat is entirely taken by one party of anglers, their ghillies can fish the beat at the discretion of the guests they are with. If other anglers are on the same beat, the ghillies may be required to refrain from fishing.
Use of the Boats: Boats are no longer available for
unattented use due to regulation changes in the area. Anglers may be ferried
to particular beats at the discretion of the Manager for the day. Anglers
being transported by boat on the Coolcronan Fishery must use a suitable life
jacket. Anglers being transported by boat do so completely at there own risk.
Interpretation of the Rules: Any matter arising between anglers regarding the interpretation of these rules and regulations will be settled by the persons in charge of the Coolcronan Fishery. All anglers and ghillies are obliged to accept their indications and to comply with all rules and regulations of the Fishery.
Exceptions to these Rules: Circumstances such as high water conditions, may force the persons in charge of the Coolcronan Fishery to rearrange the rotation of the rods at their discretion.
Car Parking and Meeting Point: Please park at the designated area beside the Cable Pool. The Fishery Meeting Point is also located at the Cable Pool. See Map.
These rules are subject to change without notice.
Important
Notices
Fishing is at own risk
All persons access the premises of the Coolcronan Fishery and fish at their own risk.
Cars are parked at the owners risk.
Make Safety a Priority
At the Coolcronan Fishery, you will be fishing for wild fish in an entirely natural environment.
Every effort is made to maintain the highest standards of safety. However, many conditions are beyond reasonable control. Also, some conditions may vary without any warning. As a result, fishing can be hazardous, so at all times please make your own safety and the safety of others an overriding priority.
Wading can be Dangerous
Anglers wade into the river at their own risk. In many places, the waters are too deep for wading and the current can be extremely fast. Please ask the persons in charge of the Coolcronan Fishery for advice before wading. Wading is not allowed unless anglers are wearing a life jacket.
Use of the Boats
Anglers can only make use of the boats to be ferried from one beat to another
by the resident Manager for the day, and at his discretion. Life jackets must
always be worn when using the boats.
Enjoy your fishing!