Dodder

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 6

The River Dodder is a remarkable 14-mile urban fishery flowing northeast through County Dublin from its source in the mountains above Bohernabreena Reservoir to its confluence with the River Liffey at Grand Canal Dock. It offers genuine wild brown trout fishing within the city's southern boundaries, complemented by stocking efforts. The river is characterized by good water quality, a mix of parkland and built-up urban banks, and deep pools around weirs, creating a unique and accessible angling resource for the local community.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Dodder and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Atlantic Salmon

Salmo salar

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Common Roach

Rutilus rutilus

Eurasian Minnow

Phoxinus phoxinus

European Eel

Anguilla anguilla

European Flounder

Platichthys flesus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Dodder. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Balrothery Weir

Dam

Know where you can legally fish on Dodder

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Co. Dublin licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Co. Dublin.

Take Dodder with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

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