David Tantrum from Waterford City and County Trout Angling Association sent in a this photo of a fine 60 cm rainbow which was caught on Knockaderry and was the best of 8 fish caught over the weekend. Mornings and early evening are fishing best at the moment.

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60cm rainbow trout

Spooned fish showed immature corixae and dark olive buzzers are what the trout are feasting on. David says that the fish, when feeding, are not as pressurised here as Carrigavantry and you are likely to have the the your own fishery for the day.

Wheelie boat at Knockaderry

Jack O’Mahony, Michael Sheehan, Tom Connelly and Pat Smith, committee members of WCACTAA
Jack O’Mahony, Michael Sheehan, Tom Connelly and Pat Smith, committee members of WCACTAA with the new Wheelie Boat

This accessible angling boat was built by Ganley boats to the specifications of Ray Brett and is designed to cater for anglers with limited mobility.  Access is made easy by the middle seat being removable and a hand rail inside the gunnels giving additional support.   The wide central floor boards are removable and feature four locking bolts to hold a wheel chair firmly.   This very stable lake boat will be moored at Knockadery and will be available to anglers with disabilities.  The boat was purchased under the NSAD Capital Grants Scheme by Inland Fisheries Ireland and will complement the Wheelyboat at Carrigavantry.   Both boats are available to hire  for individuals or as safety boats for corporate days.   Check the web-site for details  www.waterfordflyfishing.ie.

FLY FISHING ON KNOCKADERRY CARRIGAVANTRY BALLYSCANLON

Carrigavantry – This 30 acre reservoir is hidden in the hills behind Tramore.  The lake can be fished from the dam and road and the rest of the lake shore needs waders. The deepest part is the island at 10 feet.Prolific hatches of lake olives and damsels occur. Stocking is with both browns and rainbows. You could loose your catch here to a 20lb Pike!

Knockaderry – The deepest part of the lake is 24 feet at the dam tower, the average depth is 6ft and this results in good weed growth. Trout fatten fast in this fertile water on caddis, snails and stickle backs, while lake olives,buzzers sedges and damsels bring on prolific rises. This 80 acre reservoir is a traditional top of the water drift fishery.

New members are welcome and an active programme of fly tuition is pursued to encourage beginners and get our youth out into the countryside.

For Information about Wheelie Boat, day permits and membership – Click here for information