Knockaderry and Carrigavantry have been stocked with 1 kilo rainbows. This should give exciting winter fishing. The competition from the new arrivals stirs up the residents and, as regulars know, though large and numerous they had become very difficult to tempt away from gorging on snails. Secretary David Tantrum tells us that they hope to post a photo of any fish over 2 1/2 kilos on their face book page. Watch their web site for information on a Open Competition to be held on Knockaderry on 26th October. Hire boats at Knockaderry will be used in this competition. Michael Drinan and Michael Sheehan can be contacted on 086 1073086 and will take boat bookings for the competition on a first come basis. Waterford City and County Trout Angling Association will keep you posted on the fishing in the weeks ahead.
FLY FISHING ON KNOCKADERRY CARRIGAVANTRY BALLYSCANLON
Carrigavantry – This 30 acre reservoir is hidden in the hills behind Tramore. The lake can be fished from the dam and road and the rest of the lake shore needs waders. The deepest part is the island at 10 feet.Prolific hatches of lake olives and damsels occur. Stocking is with both browns and rainbows. You could loose your catch here to a 20lb Pike!
Knockaderry – The deepest part of the lake is 24 feet at the dam tower, the average depth is 6ft and this results in good weed growth. Trout fatten fast in this fertile water on caddis, snails and stickle backs, while lake olives,buzzers sedges and damsels bring on prolific rises. This 80 acre reservoir is a traditional top of the water drift fishery.
New members are welcome and an active programme of fly tuition is pursued to encourage beginners and get our youth out into the countryside.
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To place a booking…
David Tantrum,
Waterford City and County Trout Angling Association
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://waterfordflyfishing.com/index.html
Phone: 051-384428 – Pat Smith (Treasurer) + Wheelie Boat Bookings