Fishing near Celbridge, Co. Kildare

Celbridge sits on the River Liffey in north Kildare, and the river is the centrepiece of local angling. The stretch between Celbridge and Straffan is well regarded for wild brown trout, while the Rye Water joins the Liffey nearby at Leixlip and adds a dedicated fly-fishing option. The Royal Canal and Grand Canal run through the county, giving coarse anglers easy-access free fishing, and the River Barrow to the south holds a wide mix of species.