Adrian Browne of Oaklands Lake in New Ross reports that this weekend’s match was a great event which saw Thomas Quinlan, 15, beat off stiff competition from his  father George to secure victory. Thomas caught all carp and  finished with a bag of 57 lb from peg 48. He was  fishing at 10m on the pole, catching on corn and soft pellet.

Thomas Quinlan and one his carp
Thomas Quinlin caught 57 lb of carp to win this weekends match at Oaklands Lake

Adrian says the lake is fishing well for the time of year and the better fishing in the deeper pegs at the shop end of the lake.

Win a years membership

Adrian also tell us that the first angler who catches a 12lb carp at the lake this year, which is registered with the Irish Specimen Fish Committee wins a permit for the year at the lake.

The next match is on Sunday 23rd February. The draw takes place at 9:30 with fishing from  11:00  to 16:00.

Go fishing…

Oaklands Lake,
Marshmeadows,
New Ross, Co. Wexford.

Telephone: +353 (0)51 445348
Mobile: +353 (0)87 6988979
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