Following the break in the weather, water temperatures in Galway fell from above 20C to below 18C by Sunday 25th, allowing the fishery to reopen on Monday. And it was apparent immediately that fishing would be much improved, with fish showing in the river from the off.
Noel Quigley was first to score on Monday, with a fresh grilse of 4.5lbs on shrimp. Tuesday saw good sport, with 5 fish landed and a few more lost. Phil Donoghue landed 2 fresh grilse on the fly, while Pappy Cotter and Michael O’Kane both had fish on shrimp, the better fish of 7.2lbs going to Pappy. But it was Gerry Kelly who had the best fish, a cracking 15lbs spring salmon from near the bridge, taken on shrimp.
John McCarthy and Eamon Cusack both had grilse of ~5lbs on Wednesday, both on shrimp.
There are more fish showing in the river on every tide, the grilse are starting to arrive, water levels are perfect at one gate and we have nice cool water again. Things are finally looking up in Galway!
The fishery is pretty fully booked for the next few weeks, but evening fishing from 8.30pm until 11pm (flyfishing only) is available. See below for details. There is plenty of availability for day rods in August and September.
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To enquire about availability, contact the fishery at 091 562388 or email [email protected]
