Angling report from Shannon River Basin
Last week was the high point of the May Fly fishing on most of the Shannon trout lakes and rivers. However there were some indications that the season may be finishing off in the lower parts of Lough Derg.
There were great may fly hatches on most of the lakes…. Loughs Ree, Sheelin, Ennell, Owel, Derravaragh and the River Suck tributaries. And the trout responded by going on feeding frenzies especially on the spent.
A feature on most lakes this year was anglers returning all of their catch to the water again. Gone are the days when there was wholesale killing of fish during the May Fly season which is great news for all.
The low water levels on the salmon rivers of Kerry Limerick and Clare last week resulted in few anglers fishing for salmon, but instead there was some nice sea-trout fishing especially on the Feale late at night.
Coarse fish are spawning at present and their locations and feeding patterns were unpredictable.
Compliments of
Matt Nolan
Fisheries Inspector Upper Shannon
