Eileen Carroll tells us that 2 salmon were landed on the open waters of the Lee for the week ending 02 July at the Kingsley Weir, best 7lbs landed on a prawn by a local angler.
RIVER LEE ESB FISHERY INNISCARRA
2 salmon (hatchery fish) landed for the week by local anglers spinning, weighing 9¾lbs and 11½lbs.
Go fishing…
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 site from Dan O’Riordan, 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: http://www.leesalmonanglers.ie/
