Spring salmon fishing has generally been very slow all around the country, and Galway was no exception. High water levels prevailed for early season, with low fishing effort, and even when water levels dropped there were were very few sightings of fresh fish, and none caught throughout March and most of April.
Local angler Simon Lenihan finally got the fishery off the mark on Friday the 25th of April, with a fine fresh silver salmon of 12.8lbs. The fish was taken on spinner, and gave a good account of itself before being landed. Well done Simon, not the first time he has landed the first of the season, although certainly the latest.
The second fish was landed yesterday (5th May), with the lucky angler being Billy Moylan. He was fishing the fly from the west bank when he hooked the fish from the catwalk, and finally landed a nice 10.6lbs springer.
Water levels are currently at 3 gates, with a good drop of water coming over the over gates, so wading is restricted to close to the east bank, but hopefully this is a sign of better fishing to come and we see more reports from Galway soon.
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To enquire about availability, contact the fishery at 091 562388 or email galwayfishery@fisheriesireland.ie
