Joann McManus reports on the capture of a big trout on Lough Muckno

The following is a story about local angler Mr Steven Donaghy, 15 Henry Street, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan.

Steve Donaghy with the huge trout from Lough Muckno
Steve Donaghy with the huge trout from Lough Muckno

Well renowned coarse and pike angling venue Lough Muckno, Castleblayney amazed local anglers when it produced a superb 14 lb. wild brown trout last Thursday. The fish was caught by local angler Mr Steven Donaghy while he was using a dead bait fishing for pike.  A truly amazing day on Lough Muckno.

Another shot of Steve the huge trout from Lough Muckno
Another shot of Steve the huge trout from Lough Muckno