Vincent Appleby, ably assisted by the Inny Farmer, reports from Lough Currane and the surrounding area…
1/9/2024. No reports as of yet but you never know your luck and talking of luck, I hope you remember that it’s one Salmon per day for the month of September. Monthly rainfall for August was 146.9mm, maximum air temperature for August was 15.4°c. Wind today fresh SSE to moderate SSE to gentle SE followed by good cloud cover, misty rain at times. Yesterday’s weather amount of rainfall 0.0mm, amount of sunshine 12hrs.1mins, maximum air temperature 21.4°c.
2/9/2024. All quiet on all fronts so we will head for the Currane anglers metrological service. Wind fresh to moderate North veered NNW, NW, followed by reasonable cloud cover. Yesterday’s weather amount of rainfall 4.8mm, amount of sunshine 0hrs.0.2mins, maximum air temperature 19.2°c.
3/9/2024. There were two Currane fly anglers on the World famous butler Pool this morning. The Currane anglers report that a couple of trout were caught on lake, and a couple of fish lost on the pool. Just 3 boats out very quiet for SeptemberWind gentle NW veered moderate NNE, NW, NNW, followed by good cloud cover. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 1.4mm, amount of sunshine 4hrs.7mins, maximum air temperature 15.9°c.
4/9/2024.The Currane anglers were all quiet on all fronts? Wind North fresh, veered NNW, followed by good cloud cover, plus a few showers. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.5mm, amount of sunshine 1hr.3mins, maximum air temperature 16.2°c.
5/9/2024. The Currane anglers were as silent as the lambs this day? Not surprising with a moderate Northeast wind and veered NNE late this afternoon, followed by good cloud cover. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.2mm, amount of sunshine 0hrs.8mins, maximum air temperature 15.2°c.
6/9/2024. We start in the backdate departments and for good reason I failed miserably in my duties in my reporting, my apologies for that, so let’s put the record straight, we start on the 4th. There were a few trout caught on the drift, on the 5th. There was a nice few trout caught on the drift, at least one grilse caught on the troll. Now back to today, as of yet no reports but don’t be surprised of updates. Wind gentle NE veered NNE, North, followed by reasonable cloud cover. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.0mm, amount of sunshine 9hrs.1mins, maximum air temperature 16.8°c.
7/9/2024. Bright sunshine all day, wind all over the place as you can see, wind light to gentle, East veered NNE, ENE, ESE, SSW, SW, What do you expect in these conditions? But you never know your luck, so watch this space. Yesterday’s weather. amount of rainfall 0.0mm, amount of sunshine 7hrs.3mins, maximum air temperature 20.4°c.
8/9/2024.The Currane angers were very quiet on this wild day, but to be fair that’s not surprising considering there was a strong NE wind, average speed 31km/h, mind you that wouldn’t stop them from going out but the strong gusts that’s another story, staying with the gusts they were up to 57 km/h followed by reasonable cloud cover. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.1mm amount of sunshine 9hrs.9mins, maximum air temperature 22.0°c.
9/9/2024. All quiet by the Currane anglers. Wind moderate NNW veered NW, WNW, Gusts from 31km/h up to 39km/h. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.1mm, amount of sunshine 0.hrs.3mins, maximum air temperature 16.0°c.
10/9/2024. It was a wild day on Lough Currane and a no go in my opinion, when you see the wind speeds you would say it’s a day for the high stool. Wind NNW veered NNW fresh to strong followed by gusts up to 63km/h and overcast all day followed by a few heavy showers. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 1.5mm, amount of sunshine 3hrs.8mins, maximum air temperature 16.0°c.
11/9/2024. All quiet in all departments this day. Wind moderate NNW followed by good cloud cover and heavy showers at times. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 2.0mm, amount of sunshine 1hr.5mins, maximum air temperature 15.0°c.
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
FLEKSI
A new online survey has been developed by IFI for the Currane catchment to gather anglers’ knowledge – the survey method called FLEKSI was developed by IFI to help give an insight into the status of the fishery. Currane Anglers are needed for Citizen Science survey to examine fish stocks
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.
Castle Maiden
Manannan Mac Lir
Notes: Based near the picturesque village of Adare (Ireland’s Prettiest Village)
