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.

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.