Little water on the Lee and fishing is slow

FOR WEEK ENDING SUNDAY 18^th JULY 2021

Salmon fishing on the River Lee has been very slow for the past few weeks due to the lack of water being released from the Inniscarra Dam. Hundreds of peel and salmon have gathered in the tidal stretches waiting for water.

A few fish are being caught at the Kingsley Weir, mostly returned due to brown tag regulations.  Prawn most productive bait.

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.

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/

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.