Dungarvan Harbour

Saltwater
Bay

Dungarvan Harbour

Saltwater
Bay

Sq. miles: 8.8
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 10

Dungarvan Harbour is a sheltered coastal bay on the west coast of County Waterford, Ireland. It is formed by The Quay on the town side and The Causeway, with the mouth of the Colligan River flowing into its inner portion. The outer bay is defined by a 3-kilometre sandbar known as The Cunnigar, which creates a wide, shallow bay with extensive sand banks. The harbour offers a mix of sandy beaches, rocky marks, and deeper channels, providing diverse inshore and nearshore sea angling opportunities. The area is known for its scenic coastal views and supports both shore-based fishing and charter boat operations targeting a variety of species.

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Ballan Wrasse

Labrus bergylta

Bull Huss

Scyliorhinus stellaris

Coalfish

Pollachius virens

Conger Eel

Conger conger

Cuckoo Ray

Leucoraja naevus

Cuckoo Wrasse

Labrus mixtus

European Seabass

Dicentrarchus labrax

Lesser Spotted Dogfish

Scyliorhinus canicula

Pollack

Pollachius pollachius

Pouting

Trisopterus luscus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Dungarvan Harbour. 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.

Shore fishing spots include Clonea Strand beach, Dungarvan Harbour itself (particularly the main channel by the Abbey), and the rocky marks at Helvick Head. The area in front of the Sports Complex within the harbour has produced bass and flounder historically, though snags can be present. The Cunnigar sandbar and the estuary of the River Brickey at Abbeyside are notable features. For boat fishing, the inshore reefs outside the harbour and south of Helvick Head are productive grounds for pollack, wrasse, and coalfish.

Know where you can legally fish on Dungarvan Harbour

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. Waterford licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Co. Waterford.

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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 Dungarvan Harbour and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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