Donegal angler James Kenny caught and released the first salmon of the season yesterday afternoon on the River Leannan.
Fishing on New Years Day shortly after 1 o’clock, James hooked his fish in Watts Pool on the Leannan River. The salmon took a barbless Flying C.
Once the salmon was hooked, it was played to the net and carefully landed. Measurements were taken along with a couple of photographs and then the salmon was safely released.
The salmon, a lovely fresh fish was measured at 69cm and estimated to weigh 8lbs.
The Leannan River is open in 2024 for for Catch and Release fishing.