Dublin Bay
- Saltwater
- Bay
Dublin Bay
- Saltwater
- Bay
- Sq. miles
- 25
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 3
- Species
- 29
Dublin Bay offers a diverse and productive saltwater fishery right on the doorstep of Ireland's capital. This large, macro-tidal bay on the Irish Sea's east coast provides a mix of sandy beaches, rocky shorelines, piers, and extensive estuary systems, creating varied habitats that support a wide range of species. Angling opportunities are available from shore, pier, and boat, making it a versatile destination for both casual and dedicated sea anglers.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Dublin Bay and what's needed to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
Atlantic Cod
Gadus morhua
Atlantic Mackerel
Scomber scombrus
Atlantic Wolffish
Anarhichas lupus
Ballan Wrasse
Labrus bergylta
Brill
Scophthalmus rhombus
Coalfish
Pollachius virens
Common Sole
Solea solea
Conger Eel
Conger conger
Corkwing Wrasse
Symphodus melops
Cuckoo Wrasse
Labrus mixtus
Dab
Limanda limanda
European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
European Flounder
Platichthys flesus
European Plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
European Sprat
Sprattus sprattus
Goldsinny Wrasse
Ctenolabrus rupestris
Grey Gurnard
Eutrigla gurnardus
Lesser Spotted Dogfish
Scyliorhinus canicula
Lesser Weever
Echiichthys vipera
Pollack
Pollachius pollachius
Poor Cod
Trisopterus minutus
Pouting
Trisopterus luscus
Spotted Ray
Raja montagui
Spurdog
Squalus acanthias
Thicklip Grey Mullet
Chelon labrosus
Thornback Ray
Raja clavata
Tope
Galeorhinus galeus
Whiting
Merlangius merlangus
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Dublin Bay. 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.
Know where you can legally fish on Dublin Bay
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.
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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)
On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish Dublin Bay and check the marine forecast before you launch.
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