The Nore Estuary is a significant transitional water body located in County Kilkenny, Ireland, forming a key part of the larger Barrow, Nore, and Suir estuarine system. This tidal estuary is characterized by its brackish waters, where the freshwater flow of the River Nore meets the saline influence of the sea. It is managed as part of a Natura 2000 site due to its ecological importance, with water quality and fish populations monitored under national and European frameworks. The estuary supports a diverse mix of marine, freshwater, and diadromous fish species, making it a productive and interesting inshore fishery for anglers targeting a variety of species in a dynamic tidal environment.