A wild, remote sandy shallow beach south of Brittas Bay, separated from Ennereilly Strand North by the Ennereilly River (sea trout run). The lack of fishing pressure means the fish are less wary than at more popular marks. Bass through April to October is the documented core fishery; smoothhound on evening tides May to September on crab. Set realistic expectations: bass average around 3 lb with occasional bigger fish, this is a numbers-of-quality-fish venue, not a specimen-bass venue.
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SSE 26
Wind
1.0m
Swell
Flooding · High in 6h 21m
Tide
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Safety
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Target list and season windows
Remote southerly beach, bass through summer, evening smoothhound on crab when the sea is settled.
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Baits
Methods
Access
Access from the Ennereilly area or by walking south from Brittas Bay, a significant walk of 2km or more. No direct road access to this section of beach. NOTE: Ennereilly North is a distinct mark (long shingle beach with deeper water offshore) and should not be confused with this entry, North requires a longer walk from limited roadside parking.
Parking
Very limited roadside parking only at Ennereilly South. Do not obstruct farm entrances or passing places. The walk in keeps this mark unfished and productive.
Where to top up
Wicklow town is the nearest tackle option. Stock up well before the trip, there is nothing available locally.
Tackle
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Sand spike rod rest
Keeps rods stable on long beaches and surf tables.
Pulley rig pack
Clean‑ground staple for distance and tidy traces.
Grip lead sinker set
Grip and distance options for varying swell and tide.
Crab fishing lure
Realistic crab lure, deadly for bass on Wicklow surf beaches.
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