This section provides introductory information on some of the fish species caught by anglers and recorded in fisheries surveys around Ireland’s rivers, lakes, estuaries and coastal waters.

Common carp (Cyprinus carpio)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) in Ireland.

Dace (Leuciscus leucisus)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of dace (Leuciscus leucisus) in Ireland.

Chub (Squalius cephalus)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of chub (Squalius cephalus) in Ireland.

Gudgeon (Gobio gobio)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of gudgeon (Gobio gobio) in Ireland.

Minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus) in Ireland.

Stone loach (Barbatula barbatula)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of stone loach (Barbatula barbatula) in Ireland.

Perch (Perca fluviatilis)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of perch (Perca fluviatilis) in Ireland.

Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in Ireland.

Grey mullet | Thick-lipped, Thin-lipped & Golden

A brief description of the biology and ecology of grey mullets in Ireland: thick-lipped grey mullet, thin-lipped grey mullet & golden grey mullet.

Flounder (Platichthys flesus)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of flounder (Platichthys flesus) in Ireland.

Flatfish

A brief description of the biology and ecology of flatfish in Ireland: plaice, dab, turbot, brill, halibut, megrim & common sole.

Cod (Gadus morhua)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of cod (Gadus morhua) in Ireland.