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Garryvoe

Popular match-angling beaches on Ballycotton Bay in East Cork. An excellent autumn mark for thornback and painted ray, bass, conger, dogfish, codling, whiting, and flatfish.

shoreBeginner-friendlyBest: September–December
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⚠ Access & safety: A long open sandy beach — generally safe underfoot. Be mindful of offshore winds when casting. Stay clear of the water's edge in heavy surf conditions and watch tidal rise on spring tides.
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Garryvoe shore-angling mark
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Published approach: Good road access with parking near the beach.

Treat the pin as a planning reference, not a guaranteed parking space, legal access point or exact casting position. Confirm signs and local restrictions on arrival.

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    Fish you'll catch here

    Thornback RayBassConger EelLesser-spotted DogfishCodlingWhitingFlounder

    How to fish it

    Bottom FishingSurf FishingSpinning

    Gear & bait

    Bass BeachcasterBeginner spinning setupMackerel StripLugwormRagwormSandeelPeeler Crab

    When to go

    September–December · Flooding tide; also productive around low water on spring tides for ray

    Garryvoe and neighbouring beaches on Ballycotton Bay have a strong tradition of match angling. The autumn run from September through December brings thornback ray, codling, whiting, dogfish, and flatfish inshore. Fish mackerel or fish-strip baits after dark for best results. Bass are also present and can be taken on lures from the surf.

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    This pin marks Garryvoe shore-angling mark. The source was reviewed 2026-07-14; an on-site field check has not yet been recorded.Review the map source ↗,Review the information source ↗and confirm current local conditions before travelling.

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    Nearby fishing marks

    Closest tackle shop

    The Tackle Shop

    Cork City · about 33 km away in a straight line

    A Cork City tackle shop carrying fishing equipment and bait for sea, game, and coarse anglers.