Markus Muller, Angling Information Manager with IFI Ballina office reports:
River Moy
Salmon fishing picked up slightly on the River Moy during the week. However, salmon where caught throughout the system including the first fish of the season on the Ridge Pool by local ghillie, John Howley. John’s fish took a Yellow Ally’s Shrimp and weighed 7.8 lbs.
Gerry Seck, Crossmolina, had one on worm on the Ballina Salmon Anglers water, while local angler, Eugene O’Boyle got a 7 lbs. fish on Gannon’s. The Foxford Fishery produced a nice ten pounder for Northern Ireland angler, Michael McIver (on worm) and Swiss visitor, Steffen Kuhlow, had a 9 lb. salmon on spinner on the Foxford Salmon Anglers water. In the previous week, local angler, Steve Sowrey, landed a magnificent salmon of 13.5 lb. (on spinner) on the same fishery.
Steffen Kuhlow, Switzerland, with his 9 pounder from the Foxford Anglers water
Further up river, on Cloongee, French anglers Thierry Coulm and Lionel Mondelin, did well catching fish of 12 lb. and 8 lb. respectively (on spinner). East Mayo Anglers Association water also produced a few fish including a 9 lb. salmon for German flyangler, Frank Sommer, and a ten pounder for Jim Wheelan, Swinford, on worm.
A proud Lionel Mondelin, France, with his 8 lbs. fish from the Cloongee Fishery
The recent rain should result in rising water levels and angling conditions are expected to improve.
Moy Estuary
Judd Ruane, skipper of the Pegasus, reported excellent fishing for a group of anglers from Switzerland with good numbers of sea trout between 0.75 lbs. and 1.5 lbs.
To book a day’s sea trout fishing visit www.fishingireland.ie or contact Judd on +353 (0)87 6736969
Carrowmore Lake
For the fourth consecutive week, Carrowmore Lake provided excellent spring salmon fishing. A total of 20 salmon were caught by local and visiting anglers alike, 12 of which were returned. This week, the average weight was somewhat lower than previously with most fish ranging between 4 lbs. and 8 lbs. German anglers, Frank Sommer and Marco Feltes, who were guided by professional angling guide, Paddy McDonnell, had 4 salmon (3 released) for 4 day’s fishing. Other successful anglers included Owen Warner, Galway and Larry McAlinden, Northern Ireland. Most successful flies for the week were Green Peter, Jaffa, Noone Zulu and various Cascade patterns.
Please note that Carrowmore Lake is a Brown Tag Fishery this year! For fishing on Carrowmore Lake contact Seamus Henry on +353 (0)97 83487 or visit www.bangorerrisangling.com
Ballisodare Fishery
Due to the dry weather and a resulting drop in water levels, the Ballisodare Fishery saw a slow start to the week. Although plenty of fish were seen, catches were down compared to previous weeks. However, some anglers still did well including Chris Kitchen, who had a nice fish of 9 lbs. on the worm. Dermot Glennon released a fine fish of 11 lbs. on the fly, while Andrew Pearson caught two fish at 8 lbs. and 11 lbs.; one on worm and one on fly. Other successful flyanglers included Vincent Henry with a ten pounder and Paddy Byrne who landed a 6 lbs. fish.
Newport River
Guests of Newport House enjoyed some nice spring salmon fishing on the Newport River during the week. Flyanglers Kate James and P. Richardson had a fish each weighing approx. 9 lbs. and 12 lbs. respectively. Both fish were safely released.
To book fishing on the Newport River contact Newport House at +353 (0)98 41222 or visit www.newporthouse.ie.
Markus Müller
Fisheries Information Manager
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Iascach Intíre Éireann
Inland Fisheries Ireland, Ballina
