The River Blackwater is over 80 miles in length and flows through the counties of Kerry, Cork and Waterford. It has a 15-mile long estuary and large catchment area, consisting holds its water level much better than many other rivers.

The estate owns 1.5 miles of double bank fishing and also runs another 2 miles of salmon fishing down to Lismore, including the famous Lismore Castle Beat.

The catch limit is 1 fish only per rod up to the 12th May and thereafter catch & release. After the 12th May it’s a 3 fish/rod/day limit and 1 fish/rod/day in September.  One beat is fly only below a certain height. Season catch limit is 10 salmon in one year per rod. Rod licences, tags and beat maps etc are available from Paul Whelan (Fishery Manager). Fort William Fishery is 1.5 miles in length with an added 2 miles of fishing down to Lismore, giving us a total of 3.5 miles of double bank fishing, split into 5 beats.

Beats are booked on a 3 rod basis, this means that 3+ rod bookings will have preference. We do not like to over crowd our beats, so if 3 rods are taken on a stretch then no further rods will be added. However if a large group wishes to fish together, then they may do so and will be charged per rod. Single rod bookings will be accepted, however they cannot be confirmed until 2 weeks prior to the dates in question. Beats are rotated on a daily basis.

We are 3 miles from tidal water and situated near the town of Lismore. There is vehicle access on certain areas of the fishery and there are huts on all beats except Glenmore. There is an excellent smokery nearby at Curraglass. We have a “Rod Room”, where rods, waders, tackle etc, can be stored and also contains a freezer facility.

Stable Cottage
Fort William has one self-catering cottage “Stable Cottage” and one self-contained apartment, both situated on the estate farm.

The cottage has 2 twin bedrooms, private parking, is fully furnished (including TV) and all linen is provided.

The Fort William House Apartment is self contained with one twin room and one single room, situated next to Fort William House on the estate.

Our accommodation is booked from Saturday to Saturday and guests must vacate the it by 10am on the morning of their departure.

Stable Cottage & our new Fort William Apartment:
February – May €400/week
June – September €450/week
Rest of year €350/week

Alternative Accommodation
Lismore and it’s surrounding area hosts a variety of accommodation including, self-catering, B&Bs, hotels and luxury guesthouse. All are within a 6 mile radius.
For further information, please see Contact Us and Links pages.

Fort William has a tackle room with chest freezer, in which guests may leave their rods, waders, jackets and store their fish etc.