Irish Angling Update 🎣 08 May 2026

Rainfall amounts for the last seven days varied widely across the country, with parts of the east recording only 1% of average rainfall for...
Ridge Pool at the Moy Fishery, Ballina

Moy Catchment Angling Report W/E 03-05-2026

Rainfall amounts for the last week were variable across the country. It was wetter than normal in Connacht but drier than average elsewhere. Conditions...

Dublin Bowl & Pratt Cup fished on Conn

On Sat 2nd May the Dublin Bowl Competition was held as a team event with Dublin Trout Anglers Association (DTAA) competing against Lough Conn...

Big tench in forgotten lakes…

Prolific YouTuber Alin Dragan is an avid angler who targets big fish in Ireland and abroad. Alin has a particular love for hard-fighting Irish tench,...

Not so common 13.5lb carp in Monaghan

Padraig English of the Louth Pike and Trout YouTube channel was in touch with us following a recent trip after wild carp in Monaghan...

Enjoyable first pike fishing trip for father and son from Holland

Melview Fishing Lodge reports... Edwin and son Martijn from Holland were over in Ireland for their first ever Pike fishing trip and decided to stay...

Sandeel lures proving effective for Killybegs Mariners

Killybegs Mariners report improving conditions along the Donegal coast, with some nice fish now showing from local shore marks during recent lure fishing sessions...

Tralee Bay Grand Slam of Rays for Raymond

James Raymond of Irish Angling Adventures is a guide who we have had the pleasure of fishing with on more than one occasion, so...

Clare Dragoon back on the fish in west Clare

Skipper Luke Aston is back on the water in the Clare Dragoon at last, and back with his welcome updates on the fishing. First...

Steady reef fishing and plenty of mackerel in Clare

Skipper Sean Maguire had more anglers out this week enjoying the fine weather. Mackerel were plentiful, with "good blasts of big mackerel on and...