Trout fishing reports

Fly fishing reports for trout

Strong foundations for a young angler on the River Nore

Dan O’Neill angling guide and casting instructor at South East Casting reports from the Nore… Some great weather over the weekend saw hatches stay strong....

Things starting to buzz on Sheelin, as April angst paves the way for May...

Lough Sheelin Angling Report April 25th – May 1st 2022 'The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns. The pessimist stares at the thorns,...
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Knots, casts and methods make the difference on the Nore

Dan O'Neill angling guide and casting instructor at South East Casting reports on a recent trip to the Nore... My guests this weekend are ones...

Holding on to the dream at Lough Sheelin

Lough Sheelin angling report June 2nd to June 17th 2025 "Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.  The important thing is not to...
Well done Sam, a fine fish !

18 lb. Dollaghan Trout taken on fly on the River Maine at Shanes Castle...

Sam Andrews, Shanes Castle Demesne, sends us this photo of a specimen 18 lb. Dolloghan Trout from Lough Neagh, he caught on salmon shrimp fly...
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Onthewater.ie adds Watershed Fly Fishing to its books

Andrew Callan of onthewater.ie was back in touch once again with more good news. They have added two more clubs to their online permit...

Cathal McDonnell wins DTAA competition at Bohernabreena

The Dublin Trout Anglers' Association were at Bohernabreena Reservoirs for a club competition last weekend: The temperature was good,...
Limerick Youthreach Members catches at Rossroe lake

Trout fishing in Co Clare good in places

Ken O'Neill reports on Clare's Rivers and Lakes: West Clare Rivers and Lakes Rivers are producing some nice trout at the moment, with many sea-trout (less...

Ireland on the Fly: The Drake mag’s Tom Bie, on his love of fly...

If you're a fan of fly fishing writing and magazines then you've most likely heard of The Drake - an American quarterly that's been...
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Look and Learn: Lough style flies with Peter Driver

Peter Driver of Piscari Fly is back for another episode in his winter fly tying series. This weekend he will be tying lough style...