Colin Folan was in touch to report on a good rise in water levels since Monday, following heavy rain in Connemara. The lake rose by 18 inches, with the level at the Derryclare Butts rising 12 inches, which should ensure safe passage for the first big run of grilse and sea trout into the upper lake. Colin himself had 2 nice fresh grilse on Wednesday evening at the Butts, both 5-6lbs and sea-liced, so the fish are making their way quickly upstream from the sea. With good water levels and fresh fish running, fishing prospects at Inagh have improved immensely this week.

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Lough Inagh fishery manager Colin Folan with a nice grilse that he caught on Wednesday the 16th July at the Derryclare Butts. The fish was released after a quick photo.
Lough Inagh fishery manager Colin Folan with a nice grilse that he caught on Wednesday the 16th July at the Derryclare Butts. The fish was released after a quick photo.