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Ballyfinboy River

River fishing  Ireland · 04:09 - 21:03

Ballyfinboy River is a river in Ireland. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Good 59% The bite right now
Top bet: Northern Pike Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 16 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
72%
19°
Best day
Tue
54%
19°
Wed
39%
18°
Thu
34%
18°
Fri
35%
19°
Sat
35%
19°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
16°C
Air temp
15°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
75.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:24–05:24 Dusk 19:48–21:48

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:25–00:25 Major period 10:25–12:25 Minor period 19:30–21:00 Minor period 01:51–03:21

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

19:00
15°
20:00
14°
21:00
14°
22:00
14°
23:00
14°
00:00
13°
01:00
13°
02:00
13°
03:00
13°
04:00
12°
05:00
13°
06:00
14°

Likely catch now (1 species)

Northern Pike
Esox lucius
59%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 16 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Ballyfinboy River is a river in Ireland.

Popular catches here include Northern Pike.

Northern Pike fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spoon for northern pike, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for northern pike at dusk. Fish hard now.
Lure Spoon for northern pike: Big spoons.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural roach and perch patterns for northern pike.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

The Ballyfinboy River rises close to Moneygall in County Offaly, Ireland and flows in a generally northwesterly direction into Lough Derg at Drominagh. It forms part of the boundary between County Tipperary and County Offaly. The river flows through the towns of Cloughjordan and Borrisokane west of which it flows past Ballyfinboy Castle, a ruined tower house with a Sheela na gig in the townland of Ballyfinboy.

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More waters nearby

Lough Funshinagh Ireland · 55.6 km away Dinin Ireland · 70.5 km away Anner Ireland · 78.1 km away Galway Bay Ireland · 78.2 km away King's River Ireland · 78.2 km away Loch Niollach Ireland · 81.8 km away An Lochán Beag Ireland · 84.9 km away Na Lochanna Móra Ireland · 85.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Ballyfinboy River?

Popular catches here include Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Ballyfinboy River?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Ballyfinboy River?

Northern Pike fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Ballyfinboy River right now?

Right now Northern Pike is the most likely catch, at about 100%.