Colin Folan reports that significant rain over the last few days has given great fishing conditions at Lough Inagh. Fresh fish are finally running the system in good numbers and fishing conditions are perfect. Colin himself landed a magnificent 15lbs fish from the Derryclare Butts on Sunday. Lough Inagh Lodge bar manager Thomas Moran also landed his first ever salmon, a fine 6lbs grilse from the Butts taken on a Green Highlander. Congratulations Thomas!
The salmon fishing in June was above average with 20 fish landed, 10 from Lough Inagh and 10 from the river beats. The 10 year average to the first day of July is 14. At present the water levels are very high which is bringing in good numbers of salmon daily. Most of the fish caught are around 6lbs, but there has been landed of 8, 9, 12 and 15lbs. The sea trout run has just started, but the big numbers have not started entering so far. Judging by the water levels and rain forecast, the fishery should stay in good shape for the coming week.
To book fishing or accommodation at Lough Inagh Lodge, contact the hotel at 095 34706, or check www.loughinaghlodgehotel.ie
