The Burrishoole Fishery has been open since the 19th June, with 31 salmon recorded to date, a large proportion of those being ranched fish. The average size of fish caught to date has been 5.5lbs, with the Red Arsed Green Peter and Cascade variants accounting for most of the catches. A visiting Lady angler from Kazakhstan, Olga Razzhivina, caught her first ever salmon at Furnace, while Michael Righton, England, landed four during his visit. David Nevin recorded two with visiting French angler Jean Louis Houdard also had two. Others to have success were Kevin McGreevey (2 salmon) and Michael and David Healy (two salmon). You can now follow the action at Burrishoole by visiting their Facebook page www.facebook.com/burrishoolefishery and to book fishing contact Fisheries Manager Pat Hughes on +353 (0)87 237 7078.
