Blackcastle Water Readings
Level: 0.39m
Temperature: 14°C
Navan & District Anglers Association was formed in 1955 and is a game angling club serving the Navan area. The angling club currently has over 200 adult members with fishing rights to approximately 23 km of river (c. 12.5 km of Blackwater and c. 10.5 km of Boyne) in the environs of Navan.
The purpose of Navan & District Anglers Association is to (1) promote and develop the sport of angling for the district of Navan; and, (2) to promote the rights of Members and the Association.
A primary objective of the Association is the preservation of Atlantic Salmon and Trout in sections of the River Boyne, River Blackwater and their tributaries within the control of the Association to provide angling to its members.
In addition to the club waters on the River Boyne and River Blackwater, the Association also provide lake boats for use by club members on Lough Lene and Lough Sheelin.
Association Waters: Navan & District Anglers Association control sections of the River Boyne and River Blackwater in the environs of Navan.
Open Season for Trout and Salmon The angling season for Navan & District Anglers Association runs from March 1st to September 30th
Day Permits available between March 1st to August 31st
Daily Bag Limit
Trout: Catch and Release
Salmon: Catch and Release
Trout:
€ 15.00 Day Permit
€ 70.00 Week Permit
Methods: Artificial fly using orthodox fly line only. No spinning is permitted for Day Permit holders.
Only club members are permitted to guide for trout angling on Association waters.
Members only angling section extends along the North bank of Upper Blackcastle, see maps for reference. Day permit holders are not permitted to fish this area.
Trout Size Limit : Any fish under 11 inch (28cm) and over 16 inch (40cm) are to be returned to the river alive.
Salmon: € 30.00 Day Permit (a valid State Licence must be produced on purchase and available for inspection)
Method: Artificial fly, spinning and prawn. Single barb less hook, no worm fishing.
All anglers must observe areas that are restricted to fly fishing only.
No guiding for Salmon angling is permitted on club waters.
Coarse fishing permitted on Association waters between Railway Bridge and Balmoral Water on the Blackwater – Valid for Navan club members only
Fishing by rod and line only. Using a single rod at a time.
Fly Only The following sections of Association water have been designated for fly fishing only for Trout and Salmon:
River Boyne From New Bridge/Ardboyne Hotel up-steam to Kilcarn Weir. From Blackcastle Weir to the stream – both banks. River Blackwater: From Poolboy bridge, Navan up-stream to Elliott’s Weir.
Creel Census All members be advised that all Salmon and Trout over 1 1/2 lb must be recorded on the Creel Census and returned at the end of the season.
The lighting of fires is not permitted along club waters and anglers are reminded to ensure that the fishery is to be maintained in a clean and orderly condition.
Three Steps to Reporting a Water Pollution Incident:
1. Contact IFI
Phone: 0818 34 7424
Or register your complaint online via: Fisheries Ireland Feedback
2. Contact EPA
Phone: 1800 365 123
Submit an environmental complaint to the EPA online: EPA Complaints
Or register your complaint via the mobile app download:
- Apple iPhone: See It Say It (App Store)
- Android smartphone: See It Say It (Google Play)
3. Contact Irish Water
Phone: 1800 278 278
Or register your complaint via email: operations@water.ie
Other details requested:
- Time/Date and location of incident
- Any evidence to support the claim (e.g. photos, videos)