On Sunday 22nd May a party of anglers left Killala Harbour at 9.00am and headed out into Killala Bay. The weather was fine with a light south westerly breeze. Light showers were expected so the skipper, Donal Kennedy, headed out to one of his favourite spots to try and catch some flat fish.
Donal came well prepared with plenty of fresh frozen mackerel to use as bait. The reason the skipper decided to try for flats was because the weather was to change later in the day with the wind picking up and changing direction which would have made it very difficult to fish that area. The anglers were not disappointed over Donal’s decision catching dab, plaice and some nice turbot. Even Donal himself scored on the day catching a fine turbot.
As the wind changed so did the tactics. Donal found more sheltered waters on the west side of the bay resulting in a couple of cod along with pollack, best up to 6 lbs. Pouting, coalfish and gurnard were also landed and rounded off a very enjoyable day for everyone!
To book a day’s fishing in Killala Bay contact Donal Kennedy on +353 (0)086 8174509 or visit www.dkennedyangling.ie.
