Gerry Merrick reports from the Ballisodare Salmon Fishery…
Ballisodare Salmon Fishery Report – 4th June 2025
Ballisodare Fishery is back fishing again after the rains of the past 10 days, that increased water levels and substantially reduced water temperatures.
We are happy to report a continued nice run of spring salmon through the fish pass with the odd grilse also starting to appear.
A few fish are being caught most days including the fish of the season caught by a young angler. Seamus Costigan (18) caught his first salmon on a cascade fly. Possibly the fish of a lifetime and certainly a lifetime memory for Seamus, a 13.75 lbs whopper and the largest this season in Ballisodare. Well done Seamus!
Go fishing…
The Ballisodare River is the name given to the two and a half miles of river formed by the meeting of two fairly large rivers, the Owenmore and Arrow or Unshin River, about half a mile below the town of Collooney. The river empties out into the estuary of Ballisodare Bay at the Falls in Ballisodare.
The river has something for every serious salmon angler, from the quieter upper reaches with wide pools and tree lined banks to the series of ledges and mini falls in Ballisodare Town.
Web: www.ballisodarefishingclub.ie
Mail: info@ballisodarefishingclub.ie
Tel: +353 86 6103423
