It was heartening to see the Lackagh River reopened on Tuesday 1st January after a 7 year closure. The fishery is open this year for salmon fishing on a catch & release basis with anglers fishing with single barbless hooks. The day started somewhat wet & windy but improved as the hours progressed.
The day went well with rods fishing from 8am when enough light was available to ‘throw a line’. The river caters for 4 local rods and 3 visiting rods and all spaces were taken. The local angling club, the Creeslough & District Anglers and 3 visiting rods were in attendance to renew their licences and take out their permits.
At midday the angling club fired up the Barbecue and proceeded to cook some very tasty soup, sausages & burgers which were much appreciated by all in attendance and provided some much needed heat to those braving the elements to fish. There were no fresh salmon caught on the day and none that I have heard of to date. It is still early in the season and it is normally towards the end of February that fresh spring salmon enter the fishery in any numbers.
Season
- Lough Beagh: 15th July to 30th September inclusive.
- Lackagh River: 1st January to 30th September inclusive.
- Glen Lough: 1st January to 30th September inclusive.
Permits and Boat Hire
Glen Lough
- Day permit Adult €25
- Day permit Juvenile €12
Available from:
Mr Danny Lafferty, Creeslough Post Office, Creeslough, Co.Donegal.
Tel: (074) 9138001.
Lackagh River
- Adult Day permit €25 (7am to 6pm)
- Juvenile Day permit €12 (7am to 6pm)
- Adult Evening permit €25 (7pm to 2 am)
- Juvenile Evening permit €12 (7pm to 2am)
Available from:
Mr Danny Lafferty, Creeslough Post Office, Creeslough, Co.Donegal.
Tel: (074) 9138001.
Lough Beagh
- Adult visitor 1 day permit €21.
- Juvenile visitor day permit €10.
- Boat hire per day €18 (inc engine).
Available from
- IFI Glenties, Owenea Angling Centre, Glenties Hatchery, Glenties, Co. Donegal
Tel: (074) 9551141
online: www.donegalanglingholidays.com
