Paul Whelan of Fort William Estate is delighted to report that a record was been broken on Friday 16th September on the fishery with the heaviest fish ever caught on fly.
Tim Keane from Dublin guided by Fort William’s own Chris Coady landed and released safely this beautiful fish on fly. After a good battle she went off good and strong to fight another day.
Picture does the fish no justice but she measured 39.5″ long so approx 23lbs.
Well done to all.
Ps. They landed another 4 fish and all were released.
On Thursday they also had a great day on the river with 5 fish landed and all returned safely. Best fish of the day was of approx 16lbs. Nice fish of 12lbs landed and released on fly so with levels dropping fast and clarity improving the fish should pick up even more.
Paul Whelan
Fort William Estate
Go fishing…
Flowing through Cork and Waterford, in the south east of Ireland, the river Blackwater is most famous for it’s salmon fishing. Fort William Fishery has 5 beats on the river, which include stretches particularly suited to flyfishing. Our beats offer a wide variety of water, suitable for both beginners and the more experienced fishermen. In summer we have also good numbers of sea trout. On the estate there is two self-catering cottages and tackle/freezer room. Whether you like fishing for salmon or fly fishing for sea trout, Fort William will meet all your game angling requirements and much more.
Paul Whelan,
Fishery Manager,
Fort William Estate,
Glencairn, Lismore, Co. Waterford, Ireland
Web: www.fortwilliamfishing.ie
Email: [email protected]
Tel: (00353) 87 8292077
