Eileen Carroll tells us that 25 salmon were landed for the week ended 18 June,on club waters of the River Lee by local anglers. Best fish was 11lbs caught on a fly.
RIVER LEE ESB FISHERY INNISCARRA
There were a total of 27 salmon and peel landed for the week, all caught by local anglers. A total of 14 peel were landed ranging in weight from 3lbs to 5lbs caught by fly and shrimp. The 13 salmon that were landed ranged in weight from 9lbs to 11½lbs caught by fly and shrimp.
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/