Based just a stone’s throw from the river adjacent to the bridge at Ballyduff is the nerve centre of the fishery. Nestling beside Jason & Connie’s residence is the fishery office and shop in a convenient roadside location. This is where anglers meet up with Jason & Connie to get information on their allocated beat for the day, up-to-the-minute tips & advice, packed lunches (if ordered) and any last minute tackle necessities.

Blackwater Trout & Salmon Fishery is the new brand name for Ballyduff Bridge Salmon Fishery.
It has been changed to more accurately describe its position as the largest salmon fishery on the entire river rather than merely geographically centred around Ballyduff Bridge beat.

The Fishery is a family run business hosted by Jason Corcoran – son of Connie Corcoran (alias ”The Riverman”) who is the most famous gillie on the Blackwater. Connie started guiding back in 1961, and no other living person has his knowledge of the river. Jason started guiding under his tutelage at the age of thirteen, absorbing all his Dad's years of experience. Between them they have almost a century of experience guiding & instructing on the Cork Blackwater river.
When fishing an unfamiliar salmon river intimate local knowledge and attention to detail are essential for a great fishing experience.

Jason is a main dealer and brand ambassador for Zpey Fly Fishing & a member of their Pro Team. He is also a leading advocate for salmon conservation on the Blackwater.

The business can truly be described as the “Compleat Game Angling Centre”.
It is the only fishery on the river to have an onsite tackle shop.