Vincent Appleby is back again this week reporting from Lough Currane…
April 23, 2025. There was no activity reported from the Currane angler’s rods and reels according to WhatsApple. The weather at Currane included gentle winds from the NNW, which varied to NW, NNW, NW, and WNW with intermittent cloud cover. The previous day’s weather recorded 13.4mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 12.9°C, and 1 hour and 6 minutes of sunshine.
April 24, 2025. We are pleased to report that Currane fly angler Young Dan Dwyer from Portugal has captured all the attention today with his remarkable achievement. While fly fishing with his Gillie, Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com Dan caught and released a commendable 10-pound Salmon on the fly. As evidenced by the accompanying video, the veracity of this impressive feat is undeniable. Additionally, it is worth noting that Dan had another catch and release in recent days. Congratulations to Dan on his exceptional performance. However, for the other anglers at Currane, the day remained uneventful.
Regarding the weather, the wind was fresh SSE and later veered South, accompanied by rain throughout the day. Yesterday’s weather included 0.2mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 13.2°C, and 2 hours and 4 minutes of sunshine.
April 25, 2025. Angler Dan Dwyer from Portugal, while fly-fishing with his guide Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com caught and released a fine salmon, as shown in the video. Other anglers at Currane did not report any catches. The weather was variable, with gentle south winds that veered to SSW and SW, accompanied by good cloud cover and brighter conditions in the afternoon. There was a reasonable flood yesterday. Yesterday’s weather included 29.2mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 13.7°C, and no recorded sunshine.
April 26, 2025. There have been no recorded catches of wild Atlantic Salmon by Currane anglers. Regarding the weather today, conditions include gentle to fresh winds from the SSW and significant cloud cover. The weather report for the previous day indicates a rainfall total of 3.8mm, a maximum air temperature of 14.3°C, and a sunshine duration of 4 hours and 9 minutes.
April 27, 2025. The Currane anglers experienced a quiet day, as evidenced by the reports received through WhatsApple mobile. Today’s weather forecast indicates moderate winds from the south-southwest, accompanied by intermittent cloud cover. Yesterday’s weather data recorded 2.1mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 14.4°C, and 4 hours of sunshine.
28/4/2025. Unfortunately, Currane anglers had no catches today. Reflecting on the past, we recall times when Gillie’s operated without outboard motors, sharing memories of fishing days on Lough Currane. The stage is yours Mark.
Thank you so much for this Vincent, happy memories.
Seeing Brod’s name as a Co author brings back another memory for me.
Fishing with my parents with Michael Moriarty in the 1950’s , I thought I would take a boat for myself. The Butler Arms was packed and all boatmen taken. Billy Huggard said he would see what he could do.
I was introduced to Brod who had just “come back from the building in England ” but said he knew the lake and could find a boat.
Next morning we met and set out from the bungalow shore. The boat had been pulled up for some time and was dried out. Brod was bailing away and located the leak.
In those days we fished in tweed jackets and ties. Brod looked up and asked if he could borrow my tie. I handed it over and he stuffed it in the leak!
He handed it back at the end of the day and said it would be fine. It wasn’t of course. Brod grew to be a fine ghillie and a marvellous raconteur. Happy memories.
Best wishes,
Mark Maley
Today’s weather, Wind fresh SSE followed by strong gusts and good cloud cover at times. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.1mm, maximum air temperature 14.4°C, amount of sunshine none.
April 29, 2025. This is an update from the Inny Farmer. Hi Vince, apologies for the delay in communication. Over the weekend, there was one salmon caught on the Commeragh River. As the saying goes, it is the early bird that catches the worm. Staying with the past weekend, we proceeded downstream to Lough Currane, where at least one salmon was reported to have been caught. Returning to current events, according to updates from Currane anglers, fishing activities were minimal with no notable catches today. The wind conditions were moderate and variable, shifting from ESE to SE and SSE, accompanied by bright sunshine. Yesterday’s meteorological data recorded a trace amount of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 18.0°C, and a total of 4 hours and 8 minutes of sunshine.
April 30, 2025. Four boats were present on Currane Lake during this notably hot day, experiencing a variable wind that was gentle to moderate and shifted from ESE to SE, SSE, and finally S. Unfortunately, the Currane anglers did not achieve any catches for reporting purposes. The weather conditions from the previous day recorded no rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 22.5°C, and 11 hours and 6 minutes of sunshine.
Vincent Appleby
Eureka Lodge, Caherdaniel West, Co. Kerry.
Telephone: +353 (0) 87 207 4882
E-mail:salmonandseatrout@gmail.com
Web: www.salmonandseatrout.com
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
- the waters of Ballinskelligs Bay
For more information on the daily conditions, 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 on Currane.
Go fishing….
Guides and boat hire
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Dominic McGillicuddy – Fishing Ghillie in Waterville
A ghillie on Waterville Lake since 1990. I have experience in all aspects of Salmon & Seatrout fishing in Waterville using my own hand tied flies.
I give tuition and guidance in all aspects of Salmon & Seatrout Fishing in Waterville.
All levels of experience are welcome – from beginners to intermediate and advanced anglers.
Enjoy a day out on the Lakes of Waterville for exciting fishing in beautiful and tranquil surroundings.
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Angling Guide
Tom O’Shea is a fourth generation ghillie on Lough Currane with over thirty years experience fishing the Waterville system.
The Fishing season here in Waterville, Co. Kerry, Ireland it is open from January 17th to October 12th.
Fishing from January to Mid May is for Spring salmon.
From Mid May to October it is mainly for Grilse and Sea trout.
River fishing can also be arranged during the Summer months.
Boat Hire
Boats and engines available for daily hire.
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Guide and Instructor for salmon and trout fishing
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.
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Salmon and Sea-Trout fishing Guide
Notes: Neil is a experienced guide on the famous Lough Currane system, home to Ireland’s largest sea-trout, and also noted for its salmon fishing.
Boat Hire
Boat and engine hire also available.
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Guide and Instructor for salmon and trout fishing
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.
Mariners sea angling club, Killybegs Co Donegal. The club runs a shore league and boat competitions and angling trips around Ireland doing the sport we love. Get in touch at www.facebook.com/mariner.sac
The weather was sunny and the boat was fancy and way better than my dad’s, there was a monitor that could see the fish under the water which was really cool.
Camden Mist
Sea Otter is a safe and fast 30′ Evolution boat with a 420hp engine that can fish 8 anglers or can take 11 people out for scenic trips.
Osprey
