Anglers from afar afield as Germany have not yet managed to land the first salmon of the year in Donegal, or Ireland, for that matter. The Drowes fishery, on the border of Donegal and Leitrim has a great tradition of yielding up the prized first salmon of the year. As the Drowes Fishery manager Shane Gallagher explains, “Ireland has a great reputation for early spring salmon. We have the earliest season opening, New Year’s Day, in Europe….
Donegal Democrat, 26/01/17. Read the full article ‘No sign of first salmon in Donegal yet‘.
