Fly Fishing on the Blackwater. The river Blackwater which runs through the Longueville Estate offers guests exclusive salmon & brown trout fly-only fishing. Artificial bait is only used when the river is too high to wade safely. The fishery comprises 3km of quality left bank fishing and 2km of double bank. Spring salmon fishing opens on 1st February and runs into May. Summer fishing for grilse starts around late May and carries on through August. The best months being in June and July. Autumn salmon can start in late August and continues to the end of the season on 30th September. A Government rod licence is required for those fishing for salmon. This can be purchased at the house reception. A fully qualified salmon fishing instructor & guide with rods, reels, waders and expertly-tied flies is available to house guests with prior notice. Packed lunches can be provided. Any fish caught can be cooked that evening in any manner you desire by your host & chef William O'Callaghan. Suitable fish can also be smoked (48 hours required) to take away with you.

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