During the months of May and June a total of 125 anglers fished Ballin Lough, which is a managed fishery and located near Westport in Co. Mayo. Throughout that period the fishery produced 770 trout with half of them being released.
Ballinlough Fishery
Ballinlough is a shallow, limestone lake of 22 hectares located 3.2km north of Westport and is managed by IFI. It is a rich lake with a marl bottom and has been stocked with rainbow trout and brown trout. The fish are known to be free rising, and are encouraged by hatches of olives, sedges and wind-blown terrestrials. Trout can be taken on traditional wet flies including Peter Ross, Bibio, Invicta to mention but a few. Streamer patterns such as the Minkie and nymphs can also work well. Dry flies, however, can also provide great sport particularly during evening times and during sedge hatches.
Permits are available online: permits.fishinginireland.info/product-category/mayo/ballin-lough-fishery/
