During the months of August and September a total of 67 anglers fished Ballinlough, which is a managed fishery and located near Westport in Co. Mayo. Throughout that period the fishery produced 64 trout with 47 being released.
The season on Ballinlough will remain open until the end of the month (31 October) and will provide great fly fishing opportunities for trout anglers in the West of Ireland.
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/
