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.

Smelt (Osmerus eperlanus)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of smelt (Osmerus eperlanus) in Ireland.

Three-spined stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of three-spined stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus) in Ireland.

Nine-spined stickleback (Pungitius pungitius)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of nine-spined stickleback (Pungitius pungitius) in Ireland.

Roach (Rutilus rutilus)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of roach (Rutilus rutilus) 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.

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.

Cod (Gadus morhua)

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

Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) in Ireland.

Angelshark (Squatina squatina)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of angelshark (Squatina squatina) in Ireland.