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Youghal

A varied East Cork venue with open beaches, a river estuary, and quay walls. Noted for specimen flounder and good cod in the estuary, plus bass, dogfish, and painted ray on the main beaches at night in autumn.

shoreBeginner-friendlyBest: September–February
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⚠ Access & safety: Quay and harbour walls have drop-offs into deep water — take care especially at night. Beach sections are generally safe; watch for tidal flow in the estuary mouth.
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Youghal quays and Green Park shore-angling mark
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Published approach: Town-centre access to quays; beach access via the seafront road.

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

    FlounderBassLesser-spotted DogfishCodlingThornback RayWhitingConger Eel

    How to fish it

    Bottom FishingSurf FishingSpinning

    Gear & bait

    Bass BeachcasterBeginner spinning setupLugwormRagwormMackerel StripSandeelPeeler Crab

    When to go

    September–February · Flooding tide in the estuary; two hours either side of high water on beaches

    Youghal estuary is one of the most productive flatfish marks in East Cork, with specimen flounder in autumn and winter. The open beaches to the south produce painted ray and dogfish after dark from September. Codling arrive in November. Bass are present in the estuary from summer through autumn on lures and sandeel baits.

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    This pin marks Youghal quays and Green Park 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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