Nigel Rush reports that over the past five weeks the Kylemore Abbey Fishery has had about three days that were worth fishing as low water was an ongoing problem…

The total catch for the season to the end of June is some 26 fish behind that of 2013 same period total. Water levels dropped to just 9 inches. The minimum required for angling on our gauge would be 18 inches and even at that, some parts of the river would require more water. The level is so low that water is only running through the center cut of the Derryinver weir with both walls as dry as a bone.

Trying for a salmon at the bottom of the fishery
Trying for a salmon at the bottom of the fishery

As I write rain is starting to appear and more persistent rain is forecast for the weekend. The water initially will be very dirty due to amounts of algae building up on the river bed and hopefully late Saturday should see conditions improve and with a backlog of fish waiting to enter we should have a good week ahead providing conditions remain favourable for anglers. 
For bookings contact me at 095 41178 in the mornings or 087 9580702 after 10.am in the morning.

Go fishing…

To book fishing at Kylemore Abbey, contact Nigel  on 095 41178, or mobile 087 9580702, and for latest news check the website at www.kylemorefishery.ie

Hidden away between the mountains of Connemara and the Atlantic ocean, the Kylemore Abbey fishery is a wild and beautiful place. Kylemore Abbey Fishery consists of the Kylemore Middle and Castle lakes, with five and a half miles of the Dawros river which enters the sea in Ballynakill bay.  Salmon and sea-trout run for a good proportion of the year to provide first class fishing on uncrowded waters.

The open panoramas of the lakes contrast with the intimacy of the river to give a variety of fishing combined with stunning scenery unrivalled anywhere in Ireland. Although offering an excellent chance of a fish for most of the season, you will find the real meaning of “a fish is a bonus” at Kylemore.

For info on rates and beat maps see: www.kylemorefishery.ie/rates