# Europe Fishing General **URL:** https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/europe-fishing-forum/europe-fishing-general/142.md [Latest](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Europe Fishing General category](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/about-the-europe-fishing-general-category/144)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/about-the-europe-fishing-general-category/144 "2026-02-17T11:34:53Z")
Europe Fishing Reports & Regional Discussions. Click Here- Europe Fishing Trips. --- ## [Cast Nets legal in Europe?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/cast-nets-legal-in-europe/309992)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_T](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Ryan_T)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/cast-nets-legal-in-europe/309992 "2019-01-10T14:55:18Z")
Hi everyone, I came here at the suggestion of a friend to ask if anyone knows if cast nets (6ft) are allowed in Europe, specifically Portugal. I fish a nearby pier and would love to throw my net out to get some live bai… --- ## [Rod and Reel give away!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/rod-and-reel-give-away/253855)
**Author:** [@wiperhunter2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/wiperhunter2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2015, 3:51am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/rod-and-reel-give-away/253855 "2015-10-21T03:51:56Z")
Rod and Reel Give-Away! Is open to all members The prize! • Shimano Sedona C3000 spinning reel. 8 ball bearings, aluminum ported spool with power handle. • 7Ft 3in med/light 2 piece graphite carbon composite rod with… --- ## [Atlantic Salmon Fishing Reports from Ireland's Cork Blackwater](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/atlantic-salmon-fishing-reports-from-irelands-cork-blackwater/164606)
**Author:** [@bwlodge](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/bwlodge)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2015, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/atlantic-salmon-fishing-reports-from-irelands-cork-blackwater/164606 "2015-10-04T22:15:07Z")
The First Springer is Caught on the Blackwater Lodge beats Lodge regular Gavin Wishart from Newcastle, Co. Down came down to celebrate his 40th. birthday this weekend & scooped the First Salmon of the 2010 season to … --- ## [One of the Best Spring Starts for Many Years!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/one-of-the-best-spring-starts-for-many-years/201501)
**Author:** [@bwlodge](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/bwlodge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 9:34am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/one-of-the-best-spring-starts-for-many-years/201501 "2012-03-19T09:34:38Z")
This fish was taken at 3pm yesterday by PJ Burns from Dublin. Weight 8.2lb. He took it on spinner on the Lodge’s lowest beat - Ballygally - about 2 miles below Ballyduff. This is the third springer for March & the … --- ## [Hello folks:)](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/hello-folks/195640)
**Author:** [@lukafish](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/lukafish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2011, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/hello-folks/195640 "2011-11-21T15:52:15Z")
Hello everyone, I’m new here. I live in Ireland, mostly I fish in the rivers, and I’m looking for perch and pike. I invite everyone to my Youtube channel Lukafish123 enjoy --- ## [Blue Marlin Fishing in the Gran Canary Island](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/blue-marlin-fishing-in-the-gran-canary-island/193086)
**Author:** [@linabu](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/linabu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2011, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/blue-marlin-fishing-in-the-gran-canary-island/193086 "2011-09-09T14:17:19Z")
Come to Gran Canaria for the big blue marlin, for the calm seas, for the friendly people, for the great food or for the beautiful setting and climate. http ://rumbum .com/…arlin-in-grand-style --- ## [Upgrades To Bigfishtackle Web Site "Your input Welcome" ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/upgrades-to-bigfishtackle-web-site-your-input-welcome/192125)
**Author:** [@davetclown](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/davetclown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2011, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/upgrades-to-bigfishtackle-web-site-your-input-welcome/192125 "2011-08-17T14:18:59Z")
Upgrades To Bigfishtackle Web Site “Your input Welcome” We are planning a series of Surveys about BigFishTackle.Com and need your help. The purpose of the surveys is not only for the forums but the whole site, and ever… --- ## [hello](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/hello/188070)
**Author:** [@cattleflat](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/cattleflat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2011, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/hello/188070 "2011-06-01T17:01:00Z")
hello,norm here in scotland,great site you have here,will be over to see if fishing is good with you guys --- ## [Bigfishtackle as an Add Free Zone ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bigfishtackle-as-an-add-free-zone/183665)
**Author:** [@davetclown](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/davetclown)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bigfishtackle-as-an-add-free-zone/183665 "2011-03-09T22:25:50Z")
Bigfishtackle as an Add Free Zone We are polling our members to see who if any want to veiw our site with out advertisments on the pages. We are looking at making it aviailable in subscription format to cover the cost … --- ## [Third Springer is caught on the Blackwater Lodge beats](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/third-springer-is-caught-on-the-blackwater-lodge-beats/165037)
**Author:** [@bwlodge](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/bwlodge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2010, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/third-springer-is-caught-on-the-blackwater-lodge-beats/165037 "2010-03-15T17:02:16Z")
The third springer of the season was taken on Sunday, March 14 by Larry Sheridan (Dungarvan) who gillies for the Lodge. He released the fish which weighed about 12lb & was taken on black Flying C at the top of the Islan… --- ## [he Second Springer is Caught on Ireland's Blackwater Lodge beats](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/he-second-springer-is-caught-on-irelands-blackwater-lodge-beats/165036)
**Author:** [@bwlodge](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/bwlodge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2010, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/he-second-springer-is-caught-on-irelands-blackwater-lodge-beats/165036 "2010-03-15T17:00:57Z")
The Second Springer is Caught on the Blackwater Lodge beats Bass fishing guide Michael McCormack from Wexford with the second fish of the season from the Lodge beats. It was sea-liced & weighed in at 10.2lb. It was t… --- ## [Take This Survey for a Chance to Receive one of 5 Bass Pro or Cabela's gift cards: 1 - $350 card,1 - $150 card and 5 - $](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/take-this-survey-for-a-chance-to-receive-one-of-5-bass-pro-or-cabelas-gift-cards-1-350-card-1-150-card-and-5/164694)
**Author:** [@theangler](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/theangler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2010, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/take-this-survey-for-a-chance-to-receive-one-of-5-bass-pro-or-cabelas-gift-cards-1-350-card-1-150-card-and-5/164694 "2010-03-09T20:48:14Z")
\[#b77322\]Take This Survey for a Chance to Receive one of 5 Bass Pro or Cabela’s gift cards: 1 - $350 card,1 - $150 card and 5 - $50 cards Leading outdoor products manufacturer is seeking your input on waterfowl hunting … --- ## [Become a BigFishTackle Facebook Fan](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/become-a-bigfishtackle-facebook-fan/162673)
**Author:** [@theangler](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/theangler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2010, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/become-a-bigfishtackle-facebook-fan/162673 "2010-01-30T19:10:52Z")
Hello Memebers, BigFishTackle.Com has set up a BFT fan page on facebook and would like to invite you to join up! Just go to and click on the become a fan. We’ve started a BFT Username post in the discussions there an… --- ## [2009 Season Report for Ireland’s Blackwater Lodge Salmon Fishery](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/2009-season-report-for-ireland-s-blackwater-lodge-salmon-fishery/158954)
**Author:** [@bwlodge](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/bwlodge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2009, 10:06am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/2009-season-report-for-ireland-s-blackwater-lodge-salmon-fishery/158954 "2009-11-16T10:06:13Z")
The Biggest Fish Ever since 1986? On September 15th. last, Tony Murtagh from Co. Dublin landed & released a fish estimated at approx. 25lb. weight. This huge fish was taken on spinner on the Island Stream on Beat 6 -… --- ## [Blackwater Lodge Salmon Fishery (Ireland). May/June Report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/blackwater-lodge-salmon-fishery-ireland-may-june-report/152837)
**Author:** [@bwlodge](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/bwlodge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2009, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/blackwater-lodge-salmon-fishery-ireland-may-june-report/152837 "2009-07-03T17:22:01Z")
Excellent Early Season Fishing on Ireland’s Cork Blackwater. The second biggest fish of the season – caught on June 13. The total catch on the Blackwater Lodge Salmon Fishery for May was 53 salmon to 13lb. averaging … --- ## [If you could buy it?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/if-you-could-buy-it/144676)
**Author:** [@davetclown](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/davetclown)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2009, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/if-you-could-buy-it/144676 "2009-04-09T16:19:41Z")
Lets say by some miraculous miracle the economy gets fixed in the next few months. What would you be in the market for in the upcoming year? Please, “Be realistic”.. New or Used, Be sure to vote for anything that wou… --- ## [Superb Spring Salmon Fishing in Ireland](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/superb-spring-salmon-fishing-in-ireland/147176)
**Author:** [@bwlodge](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/bwlodge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2009, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/superb-spring-salmon-fishing-in-ireland/147176 "2009-04-05T15:24:31Z")
April 2, 2009 – Ian Powell with an 11 pounder on fly from Beat 6 – Lower Kilmurry. The fish was released alive. The Cork Blackwater in Southern Ireland is having a “purple patch” in terms of spring Atlantic salmon fis… --- ## [First Salmon of the Season on Fly!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/first-salmon-of-the-season-on-fly/146728)
**Author:** [@bwlodge](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/bwlodge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2009, 11:34pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/first-salmon-of-the-season-on-fly/146728 "2009-03-27T23:34:20Z")
On March 25th., the first salmon to be caught on the fly on the Blackwater Lodge Fishery this season was taken. Bjornar Berg from Norway playing the first fly-caught salmon of the season. The fish was unhooked & re… --- ## [The First Spring Salmon of 2009 is Caught!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/the-first-spring-salmon-of-2009-is-caught/144520)
**Author:** [@bwlodge](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/bwlodge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2009, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/the-first-spring-salmon-of-2009-is-caught/144520 "2009-02-20T22:49:59Z")
Report from Ireland’s Cork Blackwater (Blackwater Lodge Salmon Fishery) At 17.30pm on the 19th. February, local angler Bill McNamara caught this superb fresh-run salmon the first springer of the season on the Blackw… --- ## [Count-down to Salmon Opening Day on February 1st on the Cork Blackwater ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/count-down-to-salmon-opening-day-on-february-1st-on-the-cork-blackwater/143023)
**Author:** [@bwlodge](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/bwlodge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2009, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/count-down-to-salmon-opening-day-on-february-1st-on-the-cork-blackwater/143023 "2009-01-23T18:33:21Z")
\*\*The Cork Blackwater river was running very low for the time of year up until the 11th. January, when the first rain came. \*\* \*\*Since then the weather has been very wet & the level has stayed very high. \*\* The graph b… --- ## [The 2008 Season on Blackwater Lodge Salmon Fishery on Ireland's Cork Blackwater.](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/the-2008-season-on-blackwater-lodge-salmon-fishery-on-irelands-cork-blackwater/140395)
**Author:** [@bwlodge](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/bwlodge)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2008, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/the-2008-season-on-blackwater-lodge-salmon-fishery-on-irelands-cork-blackwater/140395 "2008-12-21T14:38:00Z")
It’s Summertime – and the Fishing ain’t Easy! The 2008 Season on Blackwater Lodge Salmon Fishery on Ireland’s Cork Blackwater. Adapting a line from George Gershwin’s famous song, Lodge proprietor Ian Powell looks at … --- ## [Fishing in Munich, Germany?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fishing-in-munich-germany/1517)
**Author:** [@theangler](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/theangler)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2008, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fishing-in-munich-germany/1517 "2008-07-06T03:52:55Z")
I’ll be in Munich, Germany in December, would like to do some fishing if possible, anyone have any ideas of what to fish for or where to go? :laughing: How about a good laugh? http://www.bigfishtackle.com/comics.htm M… --- ## [hello and some advice perhaps?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/hello-and-some-advice-perhaps/134795)
**Author:** [@kochanut](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/kochanut)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2008, 9:25am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/hello-and-some-advice-perhaps/134795 "2008-06-04T09:25:42Z")
first a brief introduction. i am us military stationed around Kaiserslautern. i have fished every where i have been stationed over seas so far (ie South Korea and Japan( and would like to get some fishing done here in ge… --- ## [Use Policy](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/use-policy/133730)
**Author:** [@theangler](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/theangler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2008, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/use-policy/133730 "2008-05-09T17:25:30Z")
Hello Members, Thank you for all of your patience during our relaunch. We still have a team working on fixes and once completed we will focus on additional upgrade requests that have not gone online yet. Due to the amo… --- ## [Bell Rings Up a Double Score](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bell-rings-up-a-double-score/121962)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2008, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bell-rings-up-a-double-score/121962 "2008-02-21T21:10:01Z")
BOTH boat and shore anglers on our coast have had a lean time but one angler scored a double hit. Colin Bell reeled in a 12lb fish using lugworm from Cullernose and when he landed the fish it had a live cod of about 1lb… --- ## [Revolutionary New Booking Concept Launched for Anglers & Outfitters Alike!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/revolutionary-new-booking-concept-launched-for-anglers-outfitters-alike/121655)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/revolutionary-new-booking-concept-launched-for-anglers-outfitters-alike/121655 "2008-02-19T22:10:00Z")
REYJKAVIK - ICELAND: Angling Club Lax-á, already one of Europe’s largest sport fishing and hunting outfitters, announces a revolutionary new online booking concept for anglers and hunters around the globe! The new webs… --- ## [Panic after Franken-fish that is Deadlier Than a Piranha is Caught in Britain](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/panic-after-franken-fish-that-is-deadlier-than-a-piranha-is-caught-in-britain/121601)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/panic-after-franken-fish-that-is-deadlier-than-a-piranha-is-caught-in-britain/121601 "2008-02-19T17:10:00Z")
A savage fish deadlier than a piranha that has killed people has been caught on British shores for the first time. The giant snakehead - so called because of its long body and fearsome teeth - was caught by an angler in… --- ## [Fishing Photo Contest! Who can upload the most??](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fishing-photo-contest-who-can-upload-the-most/117672)
**Author:** [@JasonMcMillin](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/JasonMcMillin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2008, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fishing-photo-contest-who-can-upload-the-most/117672 "2008-01-09T23:28:20Z")
Fishing Photo Contest! Who can upload the most?? Hey everyone! Just wanted to spread the word about a fishing photo contest that’s going on over at FishingChamps.com. All you have to do is register for the site and sta… --- ## [Draft Irish Regulations for the 2008 Salmon Season.](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/draft-irish-regulations-for-the-2008-salmon-season/114711)
**Author:** [@bwlodge](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/bwlodge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2007, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/draft-irish-regulations-for-the-2008-salmon-season/114711 "2007-12-13T22:16:02Z")
Jan Persson from Denmark prepares to release the first springer of 2007 taken on fly. March 26 on Blackwater Lodge Beat 16 – Ballygarrett. Draft Irish Regulations for the 2008 Salmon Season. The Irish Department of … [Next page](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/europe-fishing-forum/europe-fishing-general/142.md?page=1)