After a quieter period, trout fishing on Lough Arrow improved during the week. Francis White and Thomas Walsh had a very good day on Thursday 28th Thomas caught 5 fish (one released)  up to 3.5 lbs., while Francis had 6 fish (2 released) averaging  2 lbs. The two anglers landed all their fish on wet flies.
Lough Arrow Fish Preservation Association & District Anglers will hold a competition on Sunday 7th September from 11.00am until 6.00pm. Weigh in for single heaviest fish will take place in McDermott’s Bar, Castlebaldwin, at 7.00pm. Refreshments will be served and entries will be taken at Flynn’s Pier from 10.00am until 11.00am. Alternatively, interested anglers can text any of the following committee members: Alison: 087-9541835,Karl: 086-8343584, David 086-3825376 or Sarah: 087-9734101.