Kevin Crowley from the IFI office in Galway reports on the first salmon from Ballynahinch and the Costello and Fermoyle Fisheries.
Ballynahinch Castle
The first salmon of the season was reported at Ballynahinch Castle Fishery this week. The fish, a lovely fresh-run springer, was landed on the 26th by regular angler Ann Corcoran, who was ably assisted by Ballynahinch head guide, Cyril Biggins. Good water conditions at the moment should hopefully see more fish reported here soon, and we look forward to a good season and many great reports from Ballynahinch. To book fishing or accommodation, contact the castle at 095 31006, or check www.ballynahinch-castle.com
The first salmon of the season from Ballynahinch Castle Fishery, a fine springer landed by Ann Corcoran and assisted by head guide Cyril Biggins.
Costello and Fermoyle
Fishery manager Terry Gallagher was in touch to report the first salmon of the season at Costello. The fish, an 8lbs bar of silver, was landed at the Cabbage Pool on River Beat 1 by Geoffrey Fitzjohn, who was fishing his trademark Black Shrimp (Size 8) on the 26th.
Terry reports that staff at Costello are hoping for a continuation of last year’s great season, with a salmon rod catch of 73 salmon, the best annual rod catch at Costello since 1996. The sea trout rod catch also recovered, with over 600 fish caught and released last year, despite relatively light angling effort. Hopefully this year will see a continuation of that trend, and a few more anglers on this beautiful fishery should see numbers increase again.
To book fishing at Costello, contact Terry at [email protected] or phone 087 2399988
