Eileen Carroll Murphy Ā in the Macroom office reports thatĀ 5 salmon were landed for the week ending 30th April from club waters on the Lee. The salmon wereĀ caught by anglers fishing the fly and spinning. Best reported fish was a salmon of 10.5lbs landed by a local angler.
RIVER LEE ESB FISHERY INNISCARRA
Paul Hanley had 3Ā salmon from the Inniscarra fishery on Saturday. The first was a good fish of 12lbs, which needed a bit of thought to first of all hook and then play in the low water. After this the fly got a few plucks but seemed to lose its charm. Switching to a spinner saw a second fish caught. This one was another fresh fish of about 11lb. Later in the evening he had a third on spinner again. All were released.
Paul tells us thatĀ there seems to be a few coming through and with the fresh rain forecast we should get a good push of salmon soon with the coloured high water.
Full report at:Ā http://salmonfishingireland2012.blogspot.ie/
Go fishingā¦
The River Lee drains a catchment of 484 square miles of which much is taken up by two large reservoirs. Salmon Angling is confined to an 8 mile stretch from Inniscarra dam to Cork city.
Inniscarra Fishery
This salmon fishery is located between Cork City and the dam at Inniscarra (9 miles). The fishery is run by the ESB (Electricity Supply Board) and an ESB permit is required. There is a fair run of fish with a very good grilse run dependent on water. Permits can be purchased on siteĀ fromĀ Dan OāRiordan, ESB Inniscarra; 087-9983879.
Lee Salmon Anglers Club
The Lee Salmon Anglers club was established in 1967. It was formed by a group of anglers interested in protecting and promoting the sport of salmon and trout angling on the river Lee. Day tickets available:Ā http://www.leesalmonanglers.ie/
