Gerry Merrick reports from the Ballisodare Salmon Fishery…
Ballisodare Salmon Fishery Report – 23rd April 2025
Ballisodare Fishery opened on the 1st April with a few enthusiastic anglers participating on opening day. Subsequently, water levels dropped and remained low until last weekend (Easter) when rains arrived, accompanied by rise in water levels.
Although not fished heavily over Easter, Noel Barber met with success in catching two nice salmon, first of the season. Estimated between 7 lbs and 8 lbs., both were caught on a Snaelda tube fly and both were swiftly released.
Catch and Release
For two seasons now, Ballisodare Fishing Club has implemented a catch and release policy until end of May, to protect stocks of Spring Salmon. Consequently, only fly fishing is allowed during this period.
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
