Nigel Rush reports another spring salmon from the Kylemore Abbey Fishery on the Dawros River in Connemara. Seamus O’Neil was the lucky angler, landing a 9.25lbs fresh silver springer in Lavelles Pool on the Lower River beat. The fish took a Collie Dog fly. This was the 5th fish of the season; last year there were only 4 caught to the end of May.
Go fishing…
To book fishing at Kylemore Abbey, contact Nigel on 087 9580702, and for latest news check the website at www.kylemorefishery.ie
Hidden away between the mountains of Connemara and the Atlantic ocean, the Kylemore Abbey fishery is a wild and beautiful place. Kylemore Abbey Fishery consists of the Kylemore Middle and Castle lakes, as well as part of the Upper Lough, with the five and a half kilometres of the Dawros river which enters the sea in Ballynakill bay. Salmon and sea-trout run for a good proportion of the year to provide first class fishing on uncrowded waters.
The open panoramas of the lakes contrast with the intimacy of the river to give a variety of fishing combined with stunning scenery unrivalled anywhere in Ireland. Although offering an excellent chance of a fish for most of the season, you will find the real meaning of “a fish is a bonus” at Kylemore.
For info on rates and beat maps see: www.kylemorefishery.ie/rates
