Youghal

East Cork · shore · ⭐ Beginner-friendly

⚠ Access & safety: Quay and harbour walls have drop-offs into deep water — take care especially at night. Beach sections are generally safe; watch for tidal flow in the estuary mouth. Town-centre access to quays; beach access via the seafront road.

Fish you'll catch here

Flounder Bass Lesser-spotted Dogfish Codling Thornback Ray Whiting Conger Eel

How to fish it

Bottom Fishing Surf Fishing Spinning

Gear & bait

Bass Beachcaster Beginner spinning setup Lugworm Ragworm Mackerel Strip Sandeel Peeler Crab

When to go

September–February · Flooding tide in the estuary; two hours either side of high water on beaches

Youghal estuary is one of the most productive flatfish marks in East Cork, with specimen flounder in autumn and winter. The open beaches to the south produce painted ray and dogfish after dark from September. Codling arrive in November. Bass are present in the estuary from summer through autumn on lures and sandeel baits.

Where it is

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Nearby fishing marks

Garryvoe shore · about 16 km away
Ballycotton shore · about 18 km away
Ballynamona Beach shore · about 19 km away

Closest tackle shop

The Tackle Shop

Cork City · about 44 km away in a straight line

A Cork City tackle shop carrying fishing equipment and bait for sea, game, and coarse anglers.