Welcome to Bandon Angling Association

Membership Rules and Guidelines

General

Acceptance of this membership card by the member implies acceptance and observation of the Rules and Bye-Laws of Bandon Angling Association. This card is non-transferable.

Members are required, when fishing, to have their Membership cards in their possession and produce them for inspection by other members, water keepers, or riparian owners. Members must possess their Member ID cards and display windscreen stickers and/or dashboard cards clearly for the relevant year.

Civility must be shown to water keepers, other members, fishery officers, and riparian owners. Landowners' property must be respected at all times. Basic angling etiquette must be exercised on club waters at all times:

Basic Angling Etiquette

• When approaching a pool, ensure no other angler is fishing. If someone is fishing:
  • Allow them to fish through the pool and come back later.
  • Alternatively, ask if you can begin fishing at the head of the pool if they have fished down a sufficient length and are nearing the end.
• If fishing in a pool and aware of other anglers in the immediate area, move down the pool to allow others to fish in turn.
• After finishing fishing a pool:
  • Allow another angler to fish before returning to that pool.
• Avoid fishing the same pool together with a group of friends, especially in small pools.
• If an angler is fishing a pool from the opposite bank, do not fish in the same pool. Refer to Point 1 for guidance.
• If fishing alone and no other anglers are present, you may fish a pool or stretch multiple times.

Park responsibly, taking others into consideration, and do not obstruct gates or passageways. Always close gates and fencing after you. Do not trample fencing. Beware of livestock. Never take a dog fishing.

Salmon Fishing Rules

Anglers fishing for salmon must hold a state salmon license.

Daily Bag Limits:

• 2 salmon between May 12th and August 31st.
• 1 salmon may be retained either side of these dates.

Day permit anglers may retain 1 salmon per visit.

Prohibited Methods:

• No worm or shrimp fishing before March 17th or during September.
• All lures, flies, and baits must have a single hook only.
• Kelts, slats, or spent fish should not be killed and must be returned quickly and safely. If in doubt, return it.

Catch and release fishing is always encouraged. Otherwise, rules fixed by Inland Fisheries Ireland apply.

Trout Fishing Rules

Anglers fishing for sea trout must hold a state salmon license.

Daily Bag Limits:

• 4 trout total, with a minimum size of 25cm (nose to fork of tail).
• No more than 2 sea trout may be kept.
• Anglers cannot keep 4 brown trout and 2 sea trout per day.

All flies must have a single hook only. Catch and release fishing is always encouraged. Competition trout fishing is strictly forbidden. Otherwise, rules fixed by Inland Fisheries Ireland apply.