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Poulaphouca Reservoir

Lake fishing  Ireland · 05:02 - 21:57

Poulaphouca Reservoir is a lake in Ireland. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Good 50% The bite right now
Top bet: Northern Pike Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 16 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
73%
18°
Best day
Tue
72%
18°
Wed
38%
17°
Thu
40%
16°
Fri
37%
18°
Sat
38%
18°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
16°C
Air temp
13°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1020 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
17.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:17–06:17 Dusk 20:42–22:42

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:19–01:19 Major period 11:19–13:19 Minor period 20:24–21:54 Minor period 02:43–04:13

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

21:00
13°
22:00
12°
23:00
12°
00:00
12°
01:00
11°
02:00
11°
03:00
11°
04:00
10°
05:00
10°
06:00
11°
07:00
11°
08:00
12°

Likely catch now (1 species)

Northern Pike
Esox lucius
50%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 16 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Poulaphouca Reservoir is a lake 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

Poulaphouca Reservoir, officially Pollaphuca, is an active reservoir and area of wild bird conservation in west County Wicklow, Ireland named after the Poulaphouca waterfall on its south-western end where the water exits the lake. The lake is also commonly known as the Blessington Lakes, even though there is just one.

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More waters nearby

Vartry Reservoir Lower Ireland · 23.5 km away Avonmore Ireland · 25.7 km away Liffey Ireland · 29.3 km away Liffey Ireland · 30.9 km away Dinin Ireland · 61.9 km away Duiske River Ireland · 73.8 km away King's River Ireland · 84.9 km away Barrow Ireland · 85.5 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Poulaphouca Reservoir?

Popular catches here include Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Poulaphouca Reservoir?

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 Poulaphouca Reservoir?

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

What is biting at Poulaphouca Reservoir right now?

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