Vincent Applbey, our Lough Currane correspondent, reports on the last few days of fishing…
20 February 2026 – Opening Salmon Success on Lough Currane! Renowned Currane angler Dominic McGillicuddy broke the Currane ice in fine style today, landing and safely releasing a superb fresh wild Atlantic salmon weighing over 9 lbs.
First salmon of the season on
The fish provided an exhilarating battle, taking Mr. McGillicuddy a full 20 minutes to bring his noble opponent to the net. This memorable catch marks the first Currane catch-and-release salmon of the 2026 season — a fitting start to the year. Congratulations to Dominic on this notable achievement.
Currane’s firs salmon of the season ready for release by Dominic
There have been a few boats out since but conditions have been wild at times and apart from an odd kelt no further salmon has been caught…
For more information on the daily conditions on Lough Currane, all the craic and news be sure to check out Vincent Appleby’s Salmon and Sea Trout blog for regular reports with back dates, petitions, public consultation notices, readers letters and videos and more of what’s happening in Waterville and beyond
Sea Trout – Catch and release only
Inland Fisheries Ireland wishes to remind anglers that the Conservation of Sea Trout (No.7 or Kerry District) Waterville Area Bye-Law No. 971 of 2019 remains in effect. This Bye-law prohibits the retention and possession of any sea trout (Salmo trutta L.) taken by any fishing engine or by rod and line in the Waterville area i.e. that part of the sea eastward of a line drawn from the most westerly point of Bolus Head to the most westerly point of Lamb’s Head and to all the waters discharging in to it.
The Bye-Law mainly affects seatrout fishing on :-
the river Inny (Knockmoyle) and its tributaries
the waters of the Waterville system, including the Waterville River, Lough Currane, the Cummeragh River and all their tributary rivers and lakes
Notes: Located at Lakelands House Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering Accommodation, on Ireland’s best sea trout lake, Lough Currane. Frank is a professional angling guide and boatman.
Sea angling can be arranged with local operators.
Boat Hire
Boats for hire. All boats and engines are moored on the farm, 300 metres from the house, with easy access from the road with car park and boat shed.
Notes: Having ghillied on Lough Currane for over 30 years Vincent is a great choice for those looking for a guided service or flyfishing instruction on the Lake. All ages are catered for and even experienced anglers will benefit from the watercraft and fly-lore unique to Lough Currane. All tackle is provided and accommodation can be organised if required.
Boat Hire
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