The Burrishoole Fishery opened last Wednesday under Bye-Law 951 with the following conditions: Catch & Release for all wild fish, ranched carcass tagged, barbless single hooks only.

On opening day, Pat Hughes from Lisburn caught the first fish of the season, a ranched salmon weighing 2.2kg. After his first fish, Pat landed another two salmon which marked a promising start to the season on Lough Furnace.

Pat Hughes, NI, and ghillie Joe Donnellan with the first salmon of the season on Lough Furnace

To book fishing on the Burrishoole Fishery contact Pat Hughes Fishery Manager at +353 (0)87 2377078.