Ballin Lough has produced good sport of late, a total of 18 rods fished between 1st – 19th May, accounting for 51 trout, 22 of which were released. Among those to score on Ballin Lough were Mr. McMillan and Mr. Tomlinson, Scotland who fished the 16th May and boated five rainbow and five brown trout, their best fish weighing an impressive 4.5lbs. Castlebar pair Paul Cashlin and Peter Grey caught three rainbow and three brown trout, their best weighed 3.75lbs, with all fish caught on Olive and Damsel patterns. Finally Matt Foley and boat partner, Co. Roscommon had nine trout (six brown) for their day, the best weighing 2.5lbs with all trout taken on Muddlers and Bibios. Boats and permits are available for evening or day fishing and can be obtained from Tom Gill by contacting +353 (0)86 6096514.
