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Goul

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The River Goul in County Kilkenny offers a classic Irish angling experience, combining free coarse fishing with opportunities for salmon and wild brown trout. It flows through pastoral landscapes, supporting a strong tradition of both game and coarse angling.

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Atlantic Salmon

Atlantic Salmon

Salmo salar

Brown Trout

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

European Eel

European Eel

Anguilla anguilla

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Goul. 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.

The river features distinct sections suitable for different fishing approaches. The upper reaches near Ballyragget are noted for wild brown trout fishing, while the middle and lower sections support salmon runs and provide the primary coarse fishing grounds.

Know where you can legally fish on Goul

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. Kilkenny licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Co. Kilkenny.

Take Goul 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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    Download the map around Goul to use it offline when coverage drops.

  • Log your catches here

    Keep a private fishing journal for Goul to find where and when fish are biting for you.

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