Peter Wadding from Ballycarney Fisheries on the the Slaney reports…
After what can only be described as a mixed bag of conditions for the season so far, Ballycarney Fisheries are finally off the mark for the 2023 salmon season on the Slaney.
Our first fish was caught and released on Saturday the 6th of May 2023.
The fish weighed in at circa 15lbs and was promptly released back into the water. A sparkling bar of silver with sea lice. The lucky angler was David O’Hagan using a Willie Gunn pattern.
There have also been reports of a few shoals of fresh fish making their way into the lower reaches of the Slaney.
Hopefully this is a positive sign for the remainder of the season.
Peter Wadding
Fishery Manager
Ballycarney Fisheries
Go fishing…
Ballycarney Fisheries consists of 4 beats in the lower River Slaney system. These 4 beats are Moyeady, Monfin, Glass Door and Ballycarney Bridge.
For Ballycarney Fisheries, day permits are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The remainder of the week is reserved for yearly members.
For more information, contact fishery manager Peter Wadding on [email protected]
