Vincent Appleby reports from the shore of Lough Currane…
22/2/2024 Two boats out and by all accounts their lines were slack. Wind WNW light to fresh followed by the odd hail shower. Now Just for the record The Ernst Appleby Memorial Cup for the biggest Salmon for the 2024 season sponsored by Fogarty’s Centra, Waterville must be officially weighed in Fogerty’s Centra. Remember to send me a photo of the fish with all the facts of your day to my WhatsApp or as I say my WhatsApple 087 2074882.
23/2/2023 The Lonesome Boatman reports all quiet this day. Just for the record there were two boats out. Wind fresh NW, followed by a good few hail showers.
24/2/2024 All the Salmon headlines come from the Bungalow on the North shore by Currane angler Mr. Micheal Roden, caught a fine 9 lbs. Salmon on the troll, while fishing with his Gillie Mr. Tom O’Shea of www.flyfishingatloughcurrane.com Wind NNW and veered NW light to fresh followed by reasonable cloud cover.
25/2/2024 Currane angler Mr. Michael Roden while fishing with his gillie Mr. Tom O’Shea of www.flyfishingatloughcurrane.com reports that it was very nasty out there on Lough Currane and no good today. Wind Northeast strong and gusty, followed by showers.
26/2/2024 Local gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com reports that he and his fellow Currane anglers were all quiet this day, wind NNE and variable followed by bright sunshine.
27/2/2024 The Lonesome boatman and Hugo the dog of www.fishingwithdom.com reports that Lough Currane was all quiet on all fronts, as you can see by photo. Wind WNW light and variable followed by reasonable cloud cover.
28/2/2024 The Lonesome boatman of www.fishingwithdom.com reports just a few Kelts caught this day, so on that note we the Currane anglers would like to Congratulate Pro Golfer and Currane angler Mr. Liam Higgins on his great achievement and valued membership of the Professional Golfer’s Association for 50 years.
Wind SW fresh and overcast followed by rain.
Vincent Appleby
Eureka Lodge, Caherdaniel West, Co. Kerry.
Telephone: +353 (0) 87 207 4882
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Sea Trout – Catch and release only
Inland Fisheries Ireland wishes to remind anglers that the Conservation of Sea Trout (No.7 or Kerry District) Waterville Area Bye-Law No. 971 of 2019 remains in effect. This Bye-law prohibits the retention and possession of any sea trout (Salmo trutta L.) taken by any fishing engine or by rod and line in the Waterville area i.e. that part of the sea eastward of a line drawn from the most westerly point of Bolus Head to the most westerly point of Lamb’s Head and to all the waters discharging in to it.
The Bye-Law mainly affects seatrout fishing on :-
- the river Inny (Knockmoyle) and its tributaries
- the waters of the Waterville system, including the Waterville River, Lough Currane, the Cummeragh River and all their tributary rivers and lakes
- the waters of Ballinskelligs Bay
FLEKSI
A new online survey has been developed by IFI for the Currane catchment to gather anglers’ knowledge – the survey method called FLEKSI was developed by IFI to help give an insight into the status of the fishery. Currane Anglers are needed for Citizen Science survey to examine fish stocks
Go fishing…
Find out more about Lough Currane…
The rivers and lakes of Waterville drain a large catchment and are regarded by many as the foremost Salmon and Sea-Trout fishery in the country. The lake system is well developed with access to boats and guides being readily available to the tourist angler. The Sea-Trout caught here are renowned for their size and quantity. For more details see:
Guides and boat hire
Boat Hire
Salmon and Sea-Trout fishing Guide
