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Bye-law No. CS 330, 2019 prohibits angling for salmon on the River Liffey.

Bye-law No. 982, 2020 Anglers may only use single barbless hooks when angling on the River Liffey downstream of Golden Falls Dam.

Bye-law No. 982, 2020 also prohibits the use of worms as bait.

Bye-law No. CS 319, 2015 prohibits angling for eel.

REGULATIONS

No commercial exploitation of the association's waters including guiding for reward.

Members must not damage fences, leave gates open, or spread litter.

Members must not when fishing be accompanied by dog or guns.

Members must carry fishing permit on person when fishing.

Members must return all fish under 10 inches (25cm) to water.

When an angler has a pool occupied, a member must not "step in" in front of him and start fishing.

Members must only fish one rod.

Bag limit - 2 Trout.

Members must not fish in "No Fishing" areas.

Ground Baiting Prohibited.

Waters of River Liffey closed to all fishing from October to February inclusive. Golden Falls Lake closed to all fishing during October.

OPEN SEASON: 1st MARCH - 30th SEPTEMBER

Permit issued subject to Rules and Regulations: The Association accepts no responsibility for loss of property or injury to any member of the Association

N.B. FISHING PERMIT ONLY: This does NOT allow the holder to hunt, shoot, swim, picnic, walk dogs, boat, etc.

FISHING RIGHTS: Both banks of the River Liffey from Golden Falls, Ballymore Eustace, to the upper reaches of Beaumount Estate, Harristown. Also Golden Falls Lake and Lucan Demense. Access only to Association Water when carrying a fishing rod for angling. Access to Golden Falls Lake -via- Uisce Éireann (stile), Filter Beds Rd., and Mr. P. Byrne (stile) , Leahy's Lane.

"NO FISHING AREAS"

Wooded area downstream of Golden Falls Hydro Station (Both Banks)

Wooded Area of Golden Fall Lake (Both Banks) upstream of Hydro Station

Wooded Area of Golden Falls Lake (Both Banks) downstream of Poulaphouca Hydro Station.

From 50 yds. upstream of Ski-Club to 50 yds. downstream of Ski-Club.