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Clonakilty Estuary

West Cork · shore · ⭐ Beginner-friendly

Fish you'll catch here

BassThick-lipped Grey MulletFlounder

How to fish it

SpinningLure FishingFloat FishingBottom FishingSurf Fishing

Gear & bait

Beginner spinning setupBass Beachcaster SandeelRagwormLugwormMackerel Strip

When to go

June–November; bass September–November · Flooding tide

The Clonakilty estuary is a superb all-round mark. Bass are the main target from September to November, with live sandeel on the flooding tide the primary method. Large thick-lipped grey mullet are present through summer — approached with a small float and fine tackle. Flounder are taken on worm baits over the sandy-muddy bottom, especially in autumn and winter. The estuary has also produced record-class gilthead bream.

Where it is