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The River Fane
The River Fane owes its origins to a series of smaller tributaries, which rise in Counties Monaghan and Armagh. These include the Frankfort and the Mullaghaduff and they flow into Lough Muckno. Between Lough Muckno and Lough Ross this river is known as the Clarebane, which is deep and slow flowing. The Fane proper originates from Lough Ross which straddles the border between Monaghan and Armagh. In total the Fane flows in a S.E. direction for 60 kilometers before entering the Irish sea at the sea-side village of Blackrock, Co. Louth.
Photo: SUMMER FISHING FOR WILD BROWN TROUT ON THE RIVER FANE.
The Fane and its tributaries hold good stocks of wild brown trout and the best of the fishing is to be found in the upper stretches from Knockbridge to the border. This beautiful stream gets hatches of large dark olives, blue winged olives, various sedges including the grey flag, midges and there are plenty black gnats and smuts as well. Riparian owners and a number of angling associations, some of which have day permits available, control fishing.
Location
The River Fane runs through Co. Louth, Monaghan and Co. Armagh. The main towns and villages are Dundalk, Blackrock, Knockbridge, Iniskeen, Culaville and Castleblaney.
Season
Brown Trout: March 1st to 12th October (dates may differ depending on club rules)
Methods
All legitimate methods are allowed however catch and release is encouraged and fishing must be consistent with the rules and regulations of the club.
Angling Clubs
Dundalk Brown Trout Anglers also control waters on the Fane and further information on the club is available from Secretary Paddy Tennyson, Green Acre Road, Newtownbalregan, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Tel: +353 86 8405653 email: info@browntroutanglers.com web: www.browntroutanglers.com
The Village Anglers in Iniskeen also control stretches of water on the Fane.
Permits for the Village Anglers and further information can be obtained from :Paddy Keenan, Tel: +353 (0)87 2746755 email: paddykeenan1967@gmail.com
Dundalk Salmon Anglers are by far the biggest club and control a large section of water with the majority of angling being mainly for salmon and sea trout. Further information on this Association can be obtained from the Secretary, Mr. Warren Corry.
email: dundalksalmonanglers@gmail.com web: www.dundalksalmonanglers.org
There is also a club, which controls the Ballintra fishery below Iniskeen, but this is strictly private.
Guide Services
For details of guided fishing on the Fane and fly casting tuition please contact
- Eamonn Conway,
APGAI, Ireland at 086 1242966 or eamonnconwayflyfishing@hotmail.com - Matt Campbell
Tel: +353 87 6757550
Angling Tip
Try sight fishing a nymph on the bright clear days, polarized sunglasses are essential but it is fun fishing this technique. If you cant see the nymph watch for the flick of the trouts mouth.
Permits
- Paddy Keenan, Village Anglers,
Tel: +353 (0)87 2746755 email: paddykeenan1967@gmail.com - Island Fishing Tackle, 58 Park Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Tel: +353 42 9386464 Fax: +353 42 9335698
email: markgswe@gmail.com web: www.islandfishingandshooting.com - Ruddys, Iniskeen, Co. Monaghan.
Tel: +353 42 9378139 - The Bicycle Doctor, 98 Bridge Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.
Tel: +353 42 9327033
Tackle Dealers
Island Fishing Tackle,
58 Park St, Dundalk, Co. Louth.
Tel: (042) 9386464 Fax: (042) 9335698
email: markgswe@gmail.com web: www.islandfishingandshooting.com
Dundalk Angling Centre,
Demense Shopping Centre, Dundalk, Co. Louth.
Tel: +353 87 1477060
Accommodation
Gleneven Guesthouse, Iniskeen, Co. Monaghan.
Tel: +353 (0)42 9378294 Fax: 353 42 9378294
email: glenevenguesthouse@iolfree.ie web: www.glenevenguesthouse.com
Further Information
For further information please contact,
Inland Fisheries Ireland,
15a Main Street, Blackrock,
Co. Dublin, Ireland.
Tel: +353 1 2787022 Fax: +353 1 22787025 email: info@erfb.ie
