Rob Love of Carton House Fishery was watching the Iron Blue Duns hatching by the boathouse a couple of days ago. The poor little fellows were very much in a dammed if they do / don’t situation. Some were managing to get airborne quite quickly, becoming easy pickings for the large numbers of Swallows flying over the lake.
The others who for various reasons were struggling to break clear of the surface film were taken with great enthusiasm by the resident Trout population.
Fishing on the lake has been quite good in patches – late afternoon and evening appear to be better – especially so when Sedges are fluttering on the surface.
The Sheet of Water
The evening fishing on the Sheet of Water has been superb – both buzzers and Sedge are both hatching in great numbers and Trout are feeding keenly.
Milder evenings when the Sedge is out in force can produce some fantastic sport.
It is an excellent spot to get some casting practice in as there is little fear of back casts becoming snagged etc and it is quite sheltered even in the most unfavourable of conditions.
Typical river set up’s are perfect as the water is not particularly deep – a 5wt rod being perfectly adequate.
Fishing / watercraft lessons can also be arranged on this stretch of water. Included in the price for a lesson is the hire of a rod, reel, line and flies for anyone new to the sport.
A day permit is €50. Anglers should note that this means they can fish for pike on the Rye Lake, trout on the Rye Lake, trout on the Rye Water and trout on the Sheet of Water (all fly only) in this timeframe – so if one is not working the other might.
If you have any queries about fishing at Carton House please contact Guest Relations on 01.5052000 or me on 087 1947811. You can also see the other activities on offer at Carton House by checking the Carton House website www.cartonhouse.com
Rob Love
Carton House Fishery
If you have any queries about fishing at Carton House please contact Guest Relations on (01) 5052000 or me on 087
1947811. You can also see the other activities on offer at Carton House by checking the Carton House website www.cartonhouse.com
Tickets / permits should be purchased at the hotel main reception prior to fishing. Parking is at the boathouse on the lake. Please respect the wishes of golfers and stay off greens and Tee areas as they can become badly cut up when fishing activity takes place on them.
