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Ballyhass Lakes

Cecil Town, Mallow, County Cork

I was privileged to be one of the first tourists to fish at the Ballyhass Lakes in June 2000. Two superb lakes stocked with Rainbow Trout as big as Salmon. The lakes have deep clear water and are fed by springs through limestone rocks. There is a plentiful supply of natural feed that helps to produce healthy, active trout.

Fishing is from bank or by boat.

The main lake is 12 acres, the upper lake is 2½ acres

Facilities include ample car parking

Rod hire, toilets, Barbecue areas and rain shelters.

The lakes have been stock for over five years, but have only been fished lightly.
There are some very big Rainbow Trout in these lakes along with some Brown Trout.
The main lake is fly only, while the upper lake is for spinning and fly.

The hire of boats include new 15ft lake boats, very suitable for 2 to 3 anglers

The lakes are managed by Davy Donovan from Shanballymore, who is a well known trout fisherman, who has represented Ireland in many competitions, and is council member of the Munster Trout Angling Association. His advice and tuition is available to all visiting anglers.

ROD LICENCE NOT REQUIRED

Tel: 086 2400 353 or Davy Donovan 086 8467 086

How to find the lakes:


From Mallow take the N72 (Kilarney direction) for two miles, turn right at the sign for Longueville House and go 2 miles to Cecilstown, through the village and the fishery is ½ miles on the righthand side.

Cork is 30 minutes away. Limerick is 45 minutes and Kilarney is 35 minutes
The Lakes are managed by
Maritime Tourism Ltd, Castle Park, Kinsale
Tel: 021 4774959 Fax 021 4774958
E Mail: maritme@indogo.ie