Irish Angling Update

Good tench fishing at a number of venues in Co. Leitrim

Myles Kelly — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:28:19 +0000

Briah Bohan of Chaflynns Cottage with the angling news from co. Leitrim and the upper Shannon area… Most lakes in the area are still fishing well. Lowfield Lake produced some good fish for two visiting anglers from Manchester and on last Tuesday they had 17 tench for the day. Battle Bridge is fishing well for [...]

The Grilse Have Arrived Early at Ballynahinch Castle in Galway

Nancy Hearne — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:08:54 +0000

Simon Ashe reports from Ballynahinch Castle: 14/06/2013: Over the past 2 days we have landed our first 2 grilse of the season at Ballynahinch. Given that our spring run was late, we were expecting a late summer run; however, this has not turned out to be the case. The counter is very active these past [...]

A wee common skate up in Donegal

Nancy Hearne — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:48:34 +0000

Michael McVeigh, skipper of the Rosguill out of Downings reports that he has never seen a small Common Skate before this week. Lots of these are caught off Kenmare & other places, he believes. But this is a first – around 6 pounds weight – for Donegal. Michael McVeigh Rosguill Go fishing… Fisherman’s Village [...]

Flavour of Killorglin has Angling and Canoeing to suit all – Weekend July 5th to 7th

Nancy Hearne — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:39:17 +0000

Flavour of Killorglin announces it second annual festival scheduled for the 5th 6th & 7th of July 2013, Sat – Fri Killorglin – June 2013 – The Flavour of Killorglin, food festival returns to the town for its 2nd year running. The committee of food lovers, providers, innovators and local sporting groups would like to [...]

Anglers enjoyed the excellent weather and fishing at Lisnaskea Water Festival

Nancy Hearne — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:25:34 +0000

The sixth annual Lisnaskea Water Festival coarse fishing match took place over the weekend on the Rosslea Lakes of Lyons, Inver and Killyfole. The event was again a 24 peg sell out with anglers enjoying excellent weather and fishing conditions, catches made up of mainly Roach and Skimmers on the Pole. Thanks to the sponsorship [...]

Munster Blackwater fining down and large runs of fish coming through

Nancy Hearne — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:31:36 +0000

Ian Powell reports on the water levels and catches this week from the Munster Blackwater: Ballyduff: June 17: 0.66m @ 10.00 & rising. Peaked @ 1.09m @ 21.15. The upper river at Millstreet rose 56cm & peaked at 1.31m @ 07.00 this morning. It is down to 0.90m @ 22.45 The upper river at Mallow [...]

Come to Ballyduff Bridge Fisheries open day on Sat July 6th and enjoy the fishing

Nancy Hearne — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:09:17 +0000

Open Day Ballyduff Bridge Fisheries on Saturday July 6th Proceeds to Crumlin Childrens Hospital On the Munster Blackwater River Fishing – fly only Casting demos and instruction by renowned ghillie Conie Corcoran and Hardy Greys approved guide Jason O Riordan Barbecue Raffle for free fishing – 10 days €20 per person The Ballyduff Bridge fishing [...]

Bass, spotted dog fish and starry smooth hound for the Wexford Guide

Nancy Hearne — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:42:13 +0000

Fishing guide Sid Jones from www.fishingadventuresie.com had to change his original venue for fishing due to the weed thrown up by the recent strong winds. But his second favourite mark proved fruitful for Sid. He landed two beautiful sea bass which were returned to the sea after a quick photo. Some lesser spotted dog fish [...]

Mayfly draws to a close on Lough Ree

Myles Kelly — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:17:07 +0000

John Devaney working with IFI in Roscommon reports that the mayfly hatch on Lough Ree is almost at an end now. Not many big fish were reported this year. Nonetheless Tommy Berry from Athlone is leading the dapping season competition with a trout over 8lbs while Conor Hannon, also Athlone, is in the running with [...]

Good water on the Feale, plent fishing but not many salmon reported

Myles Kelly — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:10:07 +0000

Paddy Halpin of Inland Fisheries Ireland’s Limerick office reports that the River Feale was quiet enough last week. There was good fishing water for most of the week after all the rain. A lot of anglers were out but only a few fish were reported. Lucky anglers for the week were Edward Walsh from Listowel [...]