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Irish Angling Update - Trout Angling
02 September 2010
Trout Angling Highlights
- Small flies and early mornings for Boyne trout.
- Lough Sheelin trout still on small sedges.
- Mask shallows fishing well and 16lb Ferox from Cong.
- Dry Daddies and wet Green Peters for Lough Conn trout.
- Lough Melvin pairs Open Trout Competition results.
- Cashel Trout Fishery Report.
Eastern Region
David Byrne reports:
E-mail: info@erfb.ie
[01/09/10]
River Fane
Brown trout fishing was difficult on the Fane this week and not much angling activity has been reported.
Details of day permits and memberships are available from the Dundalk Brown Trout Angling Club at www.browntroutanglers.com
Email: info@browntroutanglers.com
For details of guided fishing on the Fane and fly casting tuition Eamonn Conway can be contacted at 086 1242966 or eamonnconwayflyfishing@hotmail.com
or Matt Campbell who also provides guiding services on the Fane and Castletown Rivers. Matt can be contacted at 087 6757550
River Boyne and Tributaries
Navan
Water levels are good for trout fishing in the River Boyne but rain is needed to take salmon upstream. Colm Lynch from East Coast Angling reports that brown trout fishing has been very good on the River Boyne at Navan this week. According to Colm there have been a lot of trout anglers venturing out due to the improvement in the fishing. Most of the Navan waters have been fishing very well but the Ramparts fishery has produced some excellent fishing. Small size 16 flies and nymphs are producing the best results. The best of the fishing is in the early evening. Mark Harris and Neil Duggan from Navan had a number of trout between 1.25lbs and 1.75lbs during the week. Colm Lynch had four nice trout on Thursday 26th August and local angler Brian Lenehan also had good trout fishing on a number of evenings during the last week. Nymphs have been producing nice trout from the faster runs.
Additional information and permits for the Navan waters can be obtained from Colm Lynch, East Coast Angling, Balmoral Industrial Estate, Kells Road Navan, Co. Meath. Tel: 046 9073377 mobile: 087 2044996 email: eastcoastangling@gmail.com
Trim
Marc O'Regan reports that the water is very low and clear in the Boyne at Trim but the daytime trout fishing is very good. Marc spent one day on the Boyne at Trim over the last week and caught and released twenty wild brown trout the best of which weighed in at 1.4lbs.
If you fancy spending a day on the Boyne, Marc O'Regan can be contacted at crannmor@eircom.net or visit www.crannmor.com
Day permits are available and applications for membership should be addressed to the Secretary. Note: (a waiting list is in operation).
Mr. Pat O'Toole, Secretary, Trim Athboy & District Angling Association
Unit 1 Duggan Industrial Estate, Trim, Co. Meath
Day Permits (€15 per day) are available to visiting anglers - contact Secretary.
Trout fishing on this fishery is subject to club rules and regulations as follows:-
- All trout under 12inches measuring from the tip of snout to the fork of tail must be returned uninjured to the water.
- Catch and release applies from 1st July to 30th September
Kells Blackwater
Pat McLoughlin reports that water levels in the Kells Blackwater are low and clear and conditions for fishing were difficult over the weekend with the northerly wind but things have now improved although not many anglers are fishing at the moment.
According to Pat there are still falls of black gnat and smuts.
Additional information about the Kells Angling Club can be found at www.kells-anglers.com
Angling guide Pat McLoughlin can be contacted at patandtrina@eircom.net or by mobile on 086 1017415
River Liffey
Fishing on the Liffey has been very consistent all year and the size of trout seems to be getting better according to local guide John Higgins. The water is low and clear on the Liffey at the moment. John reports that the great trout fishing has continued on the River Liffey again this week.
If you fancy spending a day on the River Liffey around Newbridge with angling guide John Higgins, he can be contacted at jjhiggins@o2.ie
Lough Lene
Reports have been received that Lough Lene has been fishing well of late. Shay Sumner and Luke Walpole from Navan fished the lake recently and had a number of fish in the 3lbs bracket. Try the sedge for success, the Peter and Murrough fishing is over.
Annamoe Trout Fishery
Josie Mahon reports that the Annamoe trout fishery has fished very well all week. Small dry midge patterns are working well in the evenings and anglers are catching trout up to 5lbs.
If you would like to give the fishing at Annamoe a go, please contact Brian Nally at 086 2598563
Ballyhitt Lakes, Wexford
James Petitt reports that the Ballyhitt Fishery has fished consistently all week. It is a week that one of the Murphy brothers from Wexford will not forget for a long time having landed a huge Ballyhitt 10lb rainbow trout on Monday 30th August/ If you fancy trying for one of Ballyhitt Fisheries big fish give James a call at 087 6796900.
Southern Region
John Flynn reports:
E-mail: enquiries@srfb.ie
[most recent report 26/08/10]
South Western Region
no report this week - [most recent report 02/06/10]
Shannon Region
Brian McManus reports:
info@shannon-fishery-board.ie
[01/09/10]
Lough Sheelin
Lough Sheelin fished well during the week, with excellent hatches of sedges, particularly on Wednesday. A lot of small fish were seen showing. Nearly all fish caught were sportingly released. 65 trout were officially reported caught to week-ending Sunday August 29th, being only a sample of the overall catch. Thomas Rush, Armagh had 1 trout of 5lbs 9ozs dry fly fishing at Plunkett's point. Michael Kelly, Dublin did well over the week. On Tuesday he had 6 trout, to 2lbs, Wednesday 7 trout, best was 3½lbs, all trout were caught using a small sedge, dry fly fishing. Fish were in excellent condition and all were released. Peter Mc Ardle, Dundalk had 5 trout to 3lbs on Friday August 27th wet fly fishing between Church Island and Curry point. Saturday 1 trout of 1½ lbs, Sunday 3 trout, all fish were released. Paddy Brady, Lavagh, Kilnaleck had 1 trout of 4lbs. Prospects look good for evening fishing this week if the evenings don't get too cold.
For local updates contact Inland Fisheries Ireland Lough Sheelin Office Tel: 049 4336144
Athlone Anglers Association news update
DAVID WINS SOCIAL COMMITTEE CUP: You always know the end of the season is upon us when the competition for the Social Committee Cup takes place and as it took place last Sunday that must mean the end of the season is upon us. As always the competition attracted a great entry with twenty nine boats taking part and with all methods being used, from trolling to wet flies to dry flies to dapping, hopes were high for a good return and while fish were caught they were mostly small apart from the one caught by David Cunniffe which was to earn him his first ever competition win.
The presentation of prizes and final weigh in took place that evening in the Coosan Cottage where Tommy O’Neill was an excellent host. When the scales came down at eight thirty the clear winner was David Cunniffe with his fantastic trout. In second place were Jack, Alan and Paddy McEvilly whose fish weighed in just less than two pounds lighter and which was released back into the lake after weighing. This was Jacks first time out this year and after the days fishing they had we think he will be brought every week from now on. Ray and Conor Dowling took third prize for their trout which weighed in just six ounce lighter while Conor Hannon took fourth place for his trout which was almost a further pound lighter and this fish was also released. Sean Kelly took the fifth and final prize for his fish which weighed in at just eight ounces lighter.
Our thanks to Tommy O’Neill of the Coosan Cottage for the excellent hospitality and for the very generous sponsorship of this competition. Thanks also go to the Captains of The Day who were Richie Fallon and Eamon Cunningham.
THE CONWAY/CONROY CUP: The competition for the Wykes/Gaffey Memorial Cup will take place next Sunday 5th September. The start will be from Gallagher’s at 10.30am and will finish with lines up at 6.00pm. The Captains of The Day will be Eoin O’Neill and Liam O’Sullivan and catch and release will be facilitated.
For your diary:
- September 5th Wykes/Gaffey Memorial Cup, Trout
- September 12th Keneavy Memorial Cup, Trout;
- Sept 26th Hatchery Competition, Trout catch and release only.
LOUGH ENNELL, CO WESTMEATH
Last Sunday we fished the Lough Ennell Perpetual Cup in tough conditions. Very bright conditions and squally winds made it hard to entice the Ennell trout. Mind you I had my chances as on my first two drifts I rose three fish and failed to make contact. This was just before the sun burst through the clouds. The competition was well supported with anglers from all across Leinster competing. On the day just two anglers managed to land trout and Seamus Eighan was top rod, with John Grimes taking 2nd spot. The presentation took place in Whitebridge Bay at 7pm, and Con Hope one of the great Ennell angling legends was on hand to present the Cup which he kindly sponsored some years back. Con was joined by his daugher Lorraine, and his Grand-daughter Eadaoin Quinn. John Tyrrell competition captain of L.E.T.P.A. thanked Con for his sponsorship, and also all the anglers who supported the competition on the day. It’s a busy month for the club and on September 19th the O’Malley Cup will be fished, with the Christy Sleator Perpetual Cup on September 26th. More on these trout competitions in the coming weeks.
Mick Flanagan
Angling correspondent and photographer.
Mobile: 087-279727. Web: www.midlandangling.com
LOUGH ACALLA, CO GALWAY
There was plenty of angling activity on Lough Acalla following a recent stocking. There was improved fly hatches due to the warmer daytime conditions. The best reported fish of the week was a 3.5lb Brown Trout which was caught on a Pheasant tail. A 3lb Rainbow was caught on a Black Pennell. The most successful flies were Green and Golden Olive, Green Peter, Peter Ross, Pheasant tail, Black Pennell, Muddler and Mourrough sedge. Prospects look promising for the coming week.
BLEACH LOUGH ANGLERS, CO LIMERICK
Bleach Lough Anglers are to host the All Ireland Rainbow Trout Challenge on the fishery at Pallaskenry, Co Limerick on October 23rd, 24th and 25th. Great prizes including a Sheelin Boat are up for grabs.
Western Region
[02/09/10]
Western Lakes
Liam Gavin reports from Cushlough on fishing on Loughs Mask and Carra:
Ronan Cusack & Kieran Biggins fished in the bright sunshine of Sunday on Lough Mask and caught 9 good trout, all weighing between 1lb and 1.5lbs. The shallows are finally fishing well on Mask, Richard Cameron & Tom Mulvey took 3 fish along the Rocky Shore which hasn't produced good fishing all year until now. Dapping along the north part of the lake also proved successful with natural daddies and sedges the main attractors. Many large fish were observed along the Canal and Dog Holes during the weekend with seemingly little interest in feeding. Kilmaine man Kevin Sheridan had some nice fishing on Monday evening on Mask, it seems Mask is coming into its own a lot more. Effort is much higher than at times during the year, and anglers are getting a good return on the effort.
Lough Carra had some good angling returns during the less than ideal conditions of the weekend. Thomas Aldridge from the UK landed 4 trout over the size limit around the Twin Islands, he also put back 4 fish just undersize. Evening fishing is still exciting some of the brave anglers prepared to cope with the dark, Harry Malone from Tipperary reported 7 trout with his boat partner on Friday, the biggest weighing in just under 4lbs.
Lough Corrib
The International Varsities Championships were held out of Cong over the weekend. The competition was fished on a catch measure and release basis. 20 teams from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England, France, Germany and five from the United States competed in the competition. Ireland's Galway Mayo Institute of Technology team took first place, while the host, Limerick Institute of Technology placed second. The University of Montana's "varsity" fly-fishing team placed third.
I also received a report of a fine trout caught by John Cosgrove from boatman Declan Gibbons, a fish of 54cms which probably weighed over 4lbs.
Cong River
Alan Crinnion, originally from Cork but now living in Mayo, let me know of a great fish landed by his brother Ken, who was visiting for the weekend. Alan took him to the Cong River to show him the fishing, but it was Ken who showed him how it’s done, landing a 16lbs ferox trout on the worm, the fish of a lifetime. I’m sure Ken will be back for another visit next year when the Cong River is open again. Anglers should be aware that the season is now finished on the Cong River and Canal since the 31st of August, a conservation measure put in place to protect the ferox trout that spawn there.
North Western Region
Bryan Ward reports:
E-mail: info@nwrfb.com
[01/09/10]
Lough Conn
Due to the bright sunny weather it was a rather quiet week on Lough Conn. As a consequence, only very few anglers ventured out. However, anglers who persisted were rewarded with some nice catches. Out of Pontoon Bridge, Chris Byrne, Roscommon had 2 trout to a wet Green Peter. Participating in the “Catch & Cook” class, Tom Templeton, Dublin and Ellie Campbell, Roscommon caught a total of 3 trout, best at 1.5 lbs.
Elsewhere, local angler Peter Roche, boated 4 trout best at 2 lbs, all caught on dry Daddy Longlegs along the Brackwansha Shore.
Ballin Lough
Seventeen rods fished the lake during the week landing a total of 16 rainbow trout (3 released). Amongst the best catches were: Mattie Foley and boat partner, Roscommon, who caught 6 fish, best at 3 lbs. Most successful flies included Muddler patterns and Minkies.
This prolific rainbow trout fishery remains open till the end of October. To book a boat on Ballin Lough, anglers should contact Mrs. Gill, beside the lake, on 098-26128.
Northern Region
Lindsey Clarke reports:
E-mail: info@nrfb.ie
[02/09/10]
Lough Melvin
The trout fishing for sonaghan was good overall with anglers recording some decent catches of good sonaghan. Certainly there were good numbers of sonaghan caught from Thursday to Sunday when the Garrison & Lough Melvin Anglers Association held their 31st 4 day Lough Melvin pairs Open Trout Competition. Attendance was very good with 350 anglers taking part over the three qualifying days on Thursday, Friday & Saturday. All competitors were provided with tea and sandwiches by the Maguire family every morning with a four course meal in local restaurants in the evening. This year there was a ban on the killing of Gillaroo and a 6 fish bag limit. The committee extended its thanks to the Rossinver Fishery who kindly allowed the competitors to fish their waters. Weather conditions over the four days varied from flat calm days with little wind to windy conditions with big waves. Bright sun prevailed on most days. Despite the varied and at times, difficult conditions, the Lough fished very well with some good bags of sonaghan recorded.
The competition was won by Stephen Ellis, Bangor and Brian Russel, Tandragee who both won a Burke’s 19ft boat plus some Galway Crystal. In second place came Brendan Shallow, Belleek and Denis Kellegher, Ballinrobe who received a cheque for £700 and some Galway Crystal. In third place were Mullingar anglers Brendan Murray and Colin Cahill who each won an electric outboard with battery, £100 and some Galway Crystal.
Photo of competition 2010 winners shows: left to right- Association Chairman Terry McGovern, joint winner Stephen Ellis, President Denis Maguire and joint winner Brian Russel, Tandragee.
For info/bookings etc on Lough Melvin:
Drowes Salmon Fishery
Web: www.drowessalmonfishery.com
Tel: 071 9841055.
Eske Fishery
Lough Eske was fairly quiet this week with only 2 boats out fishing over the week. They recorded some 4 sea trout caught up to 1½lb and numerous brown caught on wet flies.
For info/bookings etc on the Eske Fishery – Tel: 074 9740781. (9am to 1pm).
Northern Ireland
[ most recent report 05/05/10]
Loughs Agency area
Lionel Knobbs reports:
E-mail: lionel.knobbs@loughs-agency.org
[30/08/10]
Cashel Trout Fishery
Buzzers and dries are still doing the business big time at Cashel. Dungiven’s Mark Boyce released seven trout in a few hours while Derry Maurice Whiteman released sixteen trout one of which weighed 5lb. Billy Hazlett also from Derry bagged two and released twelve which also took assorted dries. Billy’s two trout for home weighed 4lb 2ozs and 2lb 12ozs. Maghera’s Bernard Mellon released an amazing eighteen trout with his biggest one weighing 6lb. Newcomer, Pearse Doherty (Maghera), released two which fell to dries too. Derry’s Pat Nicell Snr, Pat Nicell Jnr and James Mc Feeley had a great day also bagging a total of six trout between them and releasing a further nine which fell to daddies, cdc’s and shipman’s buzzers. Their total weights were 16lb 10ozs. Billy Stevenson (England) accompanied by young Declan Stevenson (Feeny) bagged two weighing 4lb 7ozs and released four and two respectively using a self tied pink/white zonker-like fly. John Ward and John Coyle (Derry) bagged one each averaging 2lb on their first visit to Cashel. These anglers used a wee bibio and a red Montana. Unfortunately their friend Peter Hardy lost the one he had on.
Well done to all!
Marlene
17 Birren Road , Dungiven, BT47 4SH,
Tel/Fax: 028777 42159
email: casheltrout@hotmail.com Website: www.cashellakeview.com