When it fishes well
Standard surf-beach windows. Tide rip on the south rock shelf is significant, fish around it on lures rather than bait in those conditions.
BeachIntermediate
Magheramore Beach
Small surf cove (~1/4 mile across) between Wicklow Head/Silver Strand and Brittas Bay, with a rock shelf and deep-water coves on the south (right) side. Predominantly a surfing beach (Brittas Bay Surf School operates here), honest catch profile from local SAI reports is 'medium-size dogfish in numbers, not much else'. The south rock shelf has tactical bass potential on lures in the right conditions but the tide rip makes bait fishing difficult.
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SSE 26
Wind
1.0m
Swell
Flooding · High in 6h 21m
Tide
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Standard surf-beach windows. Tide rip on the south rock shelf is significant, fish around it on lures rather than bait in those conditions.
Primary target
Dogfish
Safety
Very exposed; check forecast carefully. Rock shelf currents. Beach is shared with surfers, surf school activity affects daytime access.
Live readings
Tides and weather charts. Confirm tides and Met Éireann sea-area forecasts before travelling.
Field note
Honest dogfish beach, bass only on the south shelf in calm conditions, do not expect a busy session.
Read before you go
Species · 6 min read
Dogfish Fishing in Ireland: Shore Guide
The most commonly caught fish from Irish beaches: how to target, hook, handle and return dogfish from Wicklow shore marks. The reliable species that never lets you down.
Read guide →Tactics · 8 min read
Bass Fishing Lures Ireland: The Complete Guide
The best lures for catching bass from Irish beaches and piers: soft plastics, surface lures, colours, retrieves and setups that consistently produce fish on the Wicklow coast.
Read guide →Beginners · 6 min read
Shore Fishing Safety in Ireland: Rock, Beach and Night Sessions
Essential safety knowledge for Irish shore anglers: rock mark awareness, wave safety, night fishing preparation and what to do if things go wrong.
Read guide →
Practical notes
On the ground
What to bring
Baits
- Lugworm
- Ragworm
- Crab (incidental)
Methods
- Standard ledger from the beach (dogfish dominant)
- Lures off the south rock shelf (bass, conditions-dependent)
Getting there
Access
Access via the Bellvue Farm gateway off the coast road between Wicklow and Arklow, gravel driveway with big black gates. Documented as one of the worst access roads in the area. Small car park overlooking the cove. Surfers use the same access (Brittas Bay Surf School operates here). Lane is privately owned. Two more small beaches further down the same road per OS Discovery Series Map 62, local-knowledge dependent access.
Parking
Small car park at the end of the lane.
Hazards
Very exposed; check forecast carefully. Rock shelf currents. Beach is shared with surfers, surf school activity affects daytime access.
Nearest tackle
Where to top up
Wicklow town tackle shops.
Gear for this mark
Tackle
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Sand spike rod rest
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Pulley rig pack
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Grip lead sinker set
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Crab fishing lure
Realistic crab lure, deadly for bass on Wicklow surf beaches.
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