Lough Arrow saw a very good week with excellent catches and a good average size.  Among those to report catches in recent days were Luke O’Connell and John Murray with 8 trout (7 released) in one day; best at 2.5 lbs. Sarah Frazer was also successful with a fine 4 lbs. fish, while Catherine McGoldrick caught her first trout (1.75 lbs.) of the 2015 season. Both fish were caught on the dap.

Catherine McGoldrick with her first 2015 brown trout from Lough Arrow
Catherine McGoldrick with her first 2015 brown trout from Lough Arrow

Lough Arrow Fish Preservation Association & District Anglers will hold their annual Mayfly Competition on Sunday 17th May from 10am until 6pm. Weigh in for single heaviest fish will be in the Bow & Arrow Pub, Ballindoon, at 7pm. Size limit is 13 inches (nose to fork of tail). Entries accepted between 9am and 10am at Flynn’s Pier, or by texting your details before start time to Alison on 087 9541835, Karl on 086 8343584, David on 087 3825376 or Sarah on 087 9734101.