North Kerry Anglers Association

On offer is 9 miles of amongst the most productive, beautiful, and good value salmon and sea trout fishing in Ireland. The stretch is set in the serene surroundings of the River Feale on “The Wild Atlantic Way”. The Feale is a spate river and fishes best in high to medium water conditions, but fish can be met in any height of water. The North Kerry Anglers Association is non-profitable and re-invests all surplus fees into its fisheries. 

The River Feale is rated as one of the outstanding Salmon and Sea Trout rivers in Ireland. In a good season it is estimated to produce 1,500 Salmon and Grilse and well over 2,000 Sea Trout to rod and line. The river rises in the mountain region of county Cork and in it’s meandering 46 mile journey to the Atlantic ocean it flows through a picturesque landscape of bogland, fertile valleys and rolling hills. In the middle to lower regions it is a big river mostly gravel bed, dominated by large deep fishing pools with natural bank vegetation for cover. Wading is necessary in most stretches, especially when fly-fishing. However a fairly competent angler equipped with a decent rod, a pair of chest waders and a wading staff will find that practically every part of the river is accessible. Nine miles from the estuary the Feale dissects Listowel town, the capital of North Kerry. The town waters has 4 main Salmon pools which have recently been re-developed. This offers tourist anglers a choice of fishing in a rural setting or the convenience of fishing in the recently refurbished town waters. This stretch also provides very good Sea Trout fishing. Over the past few years the club has invested in the region of £100,000 on in-stream development works. About 2 miles upstream of Listowel town the Feale is joined by its largest tributary the River Smearlagh. This is a fast flowing river of about 10 miles in length with good Salmon and Sea Trout fishing. It offers a challenge to those anglers who will change their tactics to suit the prevailing conditions. With the right water conditions it will give a rich reward and bring the visiting angler back time and again. North Kerry Anglers Association issues daily & weekly permits for fishing on 9 miles of the Feale & Smearlagh rivers.

Please note that a detailed beat map will be attached to your booking confirmation. 

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Here are some notes about the most famous pools on the Feale and Smearlagh.

Pump House Flat. Set in serene surroundings with only the occasional sound of traffic to break the spell! this flat expanse of water just above Listowel’s main bridge and adjacent to Listowel Town Park. Easily accessible for young and not so young anglers, bench seats are available while waiting for the water to be just right. Salmon rest here after negotiating a difficult stream and fish pass to prepare for the next step of the journey. It offers great fishing to those who are willing to put in the time and effort. When the water is right they can be up to four to five salmon tagged or released. Any spinning lure is best in these waters when water conditions are between 1000mm to 700mm high.

Stacks Stream. A rapid stream to the west of Listowel Bridge and adjacent to the town is ideal fly water for the discerning angler in medium to low water conditions. Best fished from the town side with the warming sun on your face, you may need shades at times to deliver a fly in just the right place. Start fishing in this stream and move westward to the next pool then on to the four stub groins and if you haven’t a salmon or two in the bag, you should consider alternative fly-lure.

Ten Lane Pool. One of the great prolific pools in the fishery it is estimated that up to 200 Salmon (spring and grilse) are taken from this pool every season. Situated adjacent to the centre of Listowel Town and at the rear of the Listowel Arms Hotel, and Listowel’s Island Race Course, it should be the first stop for visitors. This pool fishes best from both banks in medium to low water conditions. Suitable for fly, spinners or worms.

Naughtons Stream. Just a little west of Greenville Race Company's foot bridge, this stream and flat offers great fishing in high and medium water conditions. Bordered to the north by an enchanted wood and to the south by a high bank - this produces a micro- climate and it is very pleasant to fish when harsh spring winds are blowing. Chest waders and flotation gear are a must when the war is high for this  top rewarding stretch of fishing.

Point Pool. This pool is best fished from the south side and in high to medium water, suitable for a fly or spinning bait. The only sounds you’ll hear here is the sound of milch cows chewing the cud or the crow of a randy cock pheasant. Just on the acute bend of the river before it falls rapidly into Matt’s Rock Pool. This is a resting pool for fish in high water conditions and can be rewarding if you hit it at the right time!.

Matts Rock. Set just below an acute bend on the river with a natural rocky bottom makes it a natural place for fish to rest and relax. Bordered on the north by a sloping wood and on the south by rich grazing land. Upstream you have Stack’s Cliff and “The Point Pool” ,  downstream you have “The Joining s”.  Best fished from the south side if you are fishing a fly or spinning and from the north side if you are worming. It can be fished in most heights of water but better in high to medium water heights.

The Joinings. The meeting between the Feale and Smerlagh rivers - this is the junction where salmon and sea trout take a breather in their relentless journey upstream to spawn.  Here in this melting pot - they analysis the juices from both rivers and then decide whether they have to travel east up the Feale or south up the Smerlagh. Best fished in high to moderate water with a fly or spinning lure. Peaceful and tranquil area to fish in - it will melt all your troubles away and send you home feeling ‘it’s good to be alive to-day”.

The Corporals. Just a little more than a stone  throw below Listowel main bridge and adjacent to Kerry Ingredients Factory. It offers a good fly run past 3 stub groins and into the Powleen Pool. Best fished in high to medium water with fly or a spinning lure.  If you don’t mind the noise emanating from the adjacent factory it can be a prolific fishing area and a safe area for apprentice juvenile anglers. The stub groins work well  - speeding up the water flow and giving protection to fish chilling out from the main flow. The name comes from a British army corporal based in Listowel town who drowned whilst swimming in the pool in the eighteen hundreds.