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.

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.

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.

Tope (Galeorhinus galeus)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of tope (Galeorhinus galeus) in Ireland.

Blue shark (Prionace glauca)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of blue shark (Prionace glauca) in Ireland.

Porbeagle (Lamna nasus)

A brief description of the biology and ecology of porbeagle (Lamna nasus) in Ireland.