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Would you Belize it! A wet day on the Maigue

fishing the Maigue

Paddy Dunworth of Celtic Angling reports from the Maigue:

15 June: Weather for the Swans – I met Kayla and Keith Bassett at Adare this morning for an Intro to Flyfishing session on the Maigue. We started at 8.30am to get a few hours in before the fast-rising tide hunted us off it around noon. Kayla and Keith are Limerick based, Keith hails from Oregon and Kayla is originally from Belize where I’m sure she was used to far better weather than what greeted us. The rain you could forgive, along with the 25km wind, but the cool temperature is not what you expect in mid June.

Both anglers were totally new to fly-fishing. They braved the elements and were rewarded with a couple of fish. It’s difficult enough to introduce folk to fly-fishing in such a short time, but to do so in such inclement conditions is a tribute to their enthusiasm and good nature. They’re loving Ireland and all it’s outdoors has to offer so I hope to see them back again on a more favourable day. Fish released carefully, apologies for photo quality, I need wipers on my camera lens.

Go fishing…

Celtic Angling

Address The Commons Ballingarry Adare Limerick Ireland Phone: +353 69 68202 Mobile Phone: +353 87 652 5687 Website: celticangling.com
Swans and cygnets on the Maigue
Swans and cygnets on the Maigue

Some grilse on Currane last week but quiet so far this week

Caught in the net
Caught in the net

There were 4 grilse and a few sea trout to 4lb reported to staff in Waterville for the week ended on Sunday. The upper lakes were also said to be fishing. Vincent Appleby’s reports from Lough Currane don’t include the catches mentioned above and what they have for this week so far does not make great reading unless you’re working on your tan…

13/6/2024. Well, we certainly didn’t get a good flood, I will have all the facts in tomorrow’s report so on that note here’s today’s facts. There were three boats out, sadly their reels and lines were silent and slack. Wind fresh WNW followed by showers throughout the day. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 1.6mm, amount of sunshine 8hrs.1mins, maximum air temperature 15.8°C.

Mr. E.M.H Appleby, DAD RIP
Mr. E.M.H Appleby, Dad RIP

I finish today’s report to remember my Father and Currane Angler because today is a very special day to me and all the family on this his Heavenly Birthday, Rest In Peace Dad.

14/6/2024. The Currane anglers were all quiet in all departments this day. Wind light to fresh WNW followed by reasonable cloud cover. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 23.1mm, amount of sunshine 1hr.0min, maximum air temperature 15.1°C. Going back to the rainfall, the land took the majority of the goodness and as Miley would say, well Holy God.

15/6/2024. Lough Currane was on the wild side this morning with a strong WNW wind blowing up to 41 km/h, gusts up to 56 km/h, come afternoon it calmed down, sadly no reports of any rod benders. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 4.3mm, amount of sunshine 8hrs.2mins, maximum air temperature °C.

16/6/2024. The Currane anglers certainly had their suntan lotion on this day, as the sun blazed down on the Currane waters, even though there was a nice light to fresh wind from the WNW and variable, their reels and lines stayed silent and slack, going by my WhatsApple. Now we head for poetic Currane anglers view on drink while fishing, the stage is yours. Beer is the secret to catching fish. In order to think like a fish, you have to drink like a fish, Cheers.

17/6/2024. The Currane anglers frustration is understandable, four boats headed out on to a low lake and by the end of their day, it was the same old story, nothing to report. They say their frustrated, they should be in my shoes but thankfully I’m full of it, so carry on fishing and I’ll carry on reporting. Wind NNE light to fresh and sunny throughout the day. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.0mm, amount of sunshine 13hrs.5mins., maximum air temperature 15.8°C.

18/6/2024. There were no reports of any rod benders today, except for the Currane anglers fluent language cutting across the Currane waters. Wind NNE light to fresh, followed by bright sunshine all day. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.7mm, amount of sunshine 2hrs.3mins, maximum air temperature 15.9°C.

19/6/2024. The heat is on in all departments so you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know today’s results and if I’m wrong, we all would be delighted. Now we head for the Currane anglers weather department, wind light to fresh NNE and veered NW late this afternoon, followed by bright sunshine. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.9mm, amount of sunshine 6hrs.2mins.,maximum air temperature 15.5°C.
Vincent Appleby
Eureka Lodge, Caherdaniel West, Co. Kerry.
Telephone: +353 (0) 87 207 4882
E-mail:salmonandseatrout@gmail.com
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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

Go fishing…

Find out more about Lough Currane…

The rivers and lakes of Waterville drain a large catchment and are regarded by many as the foremost Salmon and Sea-Trout fishery in the country. The lake system is well developed with access to boats and guides being readily available to the tourist angler. The Sea-Trout caught here are renowned for their size and quantity. For more details see:

Waterville lakes and river system

Guides and boat hire

Fishing with Dom

Address Spunkane Waterville Kerry Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 87 2051515 Website: https://fishingwithdom.com/

Fly Fishing on Lough Currane

Address Termons Waterville Kerry Ireland Mobile Phone: +353(0) 87 922 8659 Phone: +353(0) 66 9474146 Website: flyfishingatloughcurrane.com

Lakelands Farm

Address Lake Road Waterville Kerry Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 87 4160200 Website: lakelandshouse.com

Neil O’Shea

Address Caherbarna Waterville Kerry Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 87 9942792 Phone: +353 66 9474527 Website: oshealoughcurrane.com

Old Daly’s Supermarket & Filling Station

Address Murreigh Waterville V23 X459 Ireland Mobile Phone: +353669474842 Website: dalysfoodstore.ie

Salmon & Sea Trout Fishing

Address Eureka Lodge Caherdaniel West Waterville Kerry V23 XD63 Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 87 2074882 Website: salmonandseatrout.com

Waterville Boats

Address Spunkane Waterville Kerry Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 (0)87 2202355 Phone: +353 (0)66 9474800

Specimen coalfish, big ling, blue sharks and a monster porbeagle at Courtmacsherry

Porbeagle - a really big one!
Porbeagle - a really big one!. Estimated at 3.5m by white shark researchers

Dave Edwards reports on some exciting charter boat fishing with West Cork Charters out of Courtmacsherry…

12 June: Some top shark fishing this week with good Blues showing.
Today we still had a good Blue but we’re amazed to see a massive Porbeagle of around 400lb taking some of our catch on the offshore wrecks. It was a long day but a fine selection of fish was topped by Bert McGregors 50th specimen, a superb Coalfish [And worthy Catch of the Week winner – Ed.].

 

13 June: I was contacted by Australian shark scientists this morning asking for more shots of yesterday’s huge Porbeagle Shark. They thought it was a Great White until looking at a closer shot of the gills.
They are actually tagging Great Whites this week and sent a video of one that they estimate to be the same size as our shark.
It’s 3.5 metres long, so Niall onboard yesterday who has actually cage dived in South Africa with them, was probably right when he said it was a similar size to those that he had dived with.
I suppose I’ve been used to so many Basking Sharks recently, I underestimated things.
Unlike anglers, scientists don’t tend to exaggerate.

Go fishing…

West Cork Charters

Address Courtmacsherry Cork Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 83 449 1403 Website: westcorkcharters.com

Great evening fishing on the Nore – Piscari-Fly Update

Nore trout

Peter is back with a weekly round up from Piscari-Fly…

How’s The Fishing?

Some improvements on the Nore system this week. Mark got out for a Dry Fly session. Mark was on the Upper Nore again near Durrow town in Co. Laois. Down there 2 weeks ago after having a great evening rise. He got out again on Friday evening late after work. Fishing the evening rise from 9.30pm into dark until 11pm. Mark found fishing to be great as the session went on, but slow to start as fish had moved onto a different hatch of fly. After a few changes, Mark found they were on Upwinged Olives. Fishing size 18s or 20s is fine. Using a 12foot tapered leader with 6 foot of 0.08mm Shogun mono to the fly was best for Mark, giving great turn over.

Cover all areas of the river. Catching some good sized fish in close to the bank and in the middle of river inbetween the weed beds. Mark found fishing slow in slacker water but as approaching and fishing up into faster water and eddies fish weren’t as fussy and were taking with nearly every cast. Moving to some cdc sedges as it got darker skating them in the faster water to entice take from bigger fish. Proven successful. These flies were treated with Piscari-Fly Dry-X and the flies stayed up all evening, the presentation was excellent too.

https://piscari-fly.com/collections/olive-cdc-upwing/ was the fly Mark found most successful.

Olive CDC upwing

Mark would remind everyone of the importance to have your fullers earth (to degrease you tippet to fly), amadou patch (drying dry flies), dry powder, and a cap light for those late evening to dark sessions on the river as changes without a cap light can prove difficult at times especially with small size 18s and 20s flies.

Nore trout

A little video of Mark on the water.

 

Ricky Croke was on the lower Nore fishing his Piscari-Fly Venator 10ft 6 2weight. Picked up this lovely trout some lovely markings on him. Piscari-Fly black nymph with purple thorax cover worked a treat for Ricky.

Temperatures are set to rise now for the forseeable so hopefully we will get to see a big increase of activity on the water for trout on the Lower Nore system. So we should hopefully see some good fishing over the coming weeks finally.

Angling Championship Update

This weekend’s All-Ireland championship was cancelled down in Kanturk due to a pollution incident that occured but it has been rescheduled for the Function River in Kildorrery, Cork on Saturday 27th July.

The Fips Mouche World Fly-Fishing Championship will be in France from the 22nd of June.

For all up to date information and scores check out the website: https://shorturl.at/8JGQU Team Ireland headed out Monday, the team is William Tanner, John Buckley, Michael Drinan, Robert Hacket, Sean Dempsey and Ciaran Reilly. We wish them the best of luck in the championship and we will keep you all posted here too on how the tournament is progressing and how Team Ireland are doing.

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Irish Angling Update 🎣 14 June 2024

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he weather of late has been rather cool and fairly breezy but largely dry with just the odd wetter day in places. Some parts of the country haven’t seen any longer spells of rain for weeks which impacted negatively on water levels; most noticeably on some spate rivers along the west coast such as the Owenmore system on the Dingle Peninsula.

The 2024 salmon season should be well under way by now, but anglers are still waiting for the grilse run to kick off properly. Listening to salmon anglers around the country it appears that numbers are down and following a similar path to 2023. Anglers on Lough Currane would definitely agree according to Vincent Appleby who reported of a tough week on the lake with the exception of a specimen sea trout for one lucky angler. Staying in Kerry, the situation wasn’t much different on the Laune system including the Killarney Lakes where low water conditions continued last week with only a few salmon reported.  Thankfully it is not all doom and gloom these days as far as salmon angling is concerned. Some lovely fish were running the Munster Blackwater lately with anglers catching a decent number of salmon well into double figures.

Fortwilliam salmon ready for release
Fortwilliam salmon ready for release

Reports from the Moy also suggest improved fishing and first signs of a steadier grilse run. Having said that, we probably won’t know until mid-July if this year will see a more abundant run of salmon.

This week’s Ireland on the Fly podcast, however, is putting some positivity and hope back into the current salmon season talking to avid salmon angler Sean McLaughlin, who is based outside Derry. Ireland on the Fly are also running another of their popular webinars. For this Masterclass, Paddy McDonnell, one of Ireland’s most renowned salmon anglers and guides, will be sitting down with presenters, Tom Doc Sullivan and Daire Whelan, with lots of tips and advice.

Over to trout fishing, where the mayfly season is drawing to a close on most of our lakes. Chris Oliver, however, reports that there were still a few fish moving to mayflies on Lough Sheelin, while fishing sedges also worked well for him. On Lough Conn, two prestigious competitions were fished in challenging conditions the week before last.

Fine Sheelin trout caught on a Green Wulff

In river trout angling, Dan O’Neill tells us that the Nore is fishing excellently at present with trout responding well to both wet and dry flies, while Paddy Dunworth of Celtic Angling sent in a report from Limerick where American and Canadian anglers enjoyed exciting wet and dry fly fishing on the River Maigue.

Peter Driver has also been in touch with a weekly round up from Piscari-Fly including a report on a successful session with the Irish Youth Team on the Avonmore River in Co. Wicklow. Piscari-Fly are training this year’s Irish Youth Team which will be heading to the Czech Republic this August competing in the 21st– FIPS-Mouche Youth Fly Fishing Championships.

Great conditions on the Avonmore

Coarse anglers were involved in a number of matches and festivals lately. Recently, Edenderry Coarse Angling Club held its yearly festival on the Grand Canal. The festival is split into two parts, with a two-day competition and a three-day competition running on alternate days. The event attracts some of the best canal anglers in Ireland and the UK and is a long-standing event on the Irish coarse angling calendar. The fishing over the 5-day event had been pretty close, leaving anglers tightly packed in the rankings. In the end, however, Gal Charnock backed up his win in the 2-day, with a win in the 3-day, making him the undisputed king of the canal at Edenderry. And repeating his double win from the previous year!

Double win for Gal Charnock

Meanwhile, Liverpool angler Jeff Stirrat, who finished runner-up in the two-day Edenderry event, scooped first prize in the Progressive Genetics Cup which was fished over two days on the Royal Canal, Co. Meath leaving reigning All Ireland Canal Champion, Dean Murray, in second place.

Elsewhere, Chris Lawlor wins the first round of Athy & District Anglers’ first match of their mini summer league, while Matija Ivkov finished tops in the latest round of the Sensas/Dennett Summer League held at Oaklands.

On the pike front, things are slowing down somewhat as water temperatures rise steadily and fish moving into deeper water. Nevertheless, some venues still produced some exceptional catches. Senan Stanely was out on Lough Derg last weekend and continued his lucky streak with more chunky pike up to 105cm, while his boat partner Daniel caught a whopper of a perch at 39.5cm.

Staying in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, Boyle based Bodo Funke of Angling Services Ireland tells us of super pike fishing on fly and lure for his clients including some cracking Esox measuring in excess of the magic one-meter mark.

One meter plus pike from Boyle

Finally, over to sea angling where the charter boat season is getting better and better. We received a number of remarkable reports from charter skippers around the coast. Starting in Galway Bay, anglers fishing on the Brazen Hussy enjoyed some great reef fishing with plenty of mackerel for bait, some cracking pollack and even a few brightly coloured red gurnard.

Further south along the west coast, it’s been a week for big, toothy fish on the Clare Dragoon. Boating a few bull huss and tope in the shelter of the Shannon Estuary earlier in the week, Luke Aston and crew got out offshore for a crack at some really big fish – six gill shark. After losing one of these leviathans, their second attempt was crowned in success resulting a 10ft six-gill estimated between 800 to 900lbs. What a great achievement and the first six-gill of the year!

First six-gill of the year!

Our Catch of the Week, however, goes further south to Co. Cork. Mark Gannon of Courtmacsherry Sea Angling Centre reports of a fantastic week’s fishing with plenty species and specimens. The week kicked off with plenty big pollack and a skate tipping the 200lbs marker. This was followed by three specimen skate for a group of Dutch anglers who also had conger up to 25lbs, pollack up to 9lbs and near specimen bull huss!

skate at courtmacsherry
One of many specimen skate from Courtmacsherry

The week continued with more specimen common skate, biggest measuring 204cm, a specimen spur and 3 blue shark averaging 60lbs for a gang of UK anglers. Finally, this remarkable week was crowned with two elusive hake fishing over some offshore wrecks.

Another hake!
An elusive hake

In other news

Inland Fisheries Ireland calls all sea anglers to participate in the 2024 IMREC Survey. The Irish Marine Recreational Angling (IMREC) Diary was launched in 2021 to help monitor recreational catches of marine species in our waters. A primary aim of the project is to collect data that will help all stakeholders to better manage, conserve and protect the fisheries resource, thereby providing benefits for recreational sea angling in Ireland and supporting those small businesses involved in the sea angling sector.

hand on diary

On Wednesday 12 June, 2024, a draw was scheduled to allocate 64 Brown Tags for the taking of salmon on the Roughty River. As there were more tags than entries all valid applicants received a tag. The final draw will open for entries from 22 July to 04 August with the draw taking place on 07 August.

 

And now the weather…

Cloud and outbreaks of rain and drizzle will continue to push eastwards over the country early tonight followed by further showers, some heavy. Lowest temperatures 6 to 9 degrees. Light to moderate westerly or variable winds, fresh to strong near Atlantic coasts.

The weekend will bring a mix of weather across the country. It’ll most likely be cloudy across the northern parts of the country with outbreaks of rain, with some heavy bursts. Brighter further south with sunny spells, but scattered showers too, some heavy with a chance of isolated thunderstorms. Highest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees, warmest in the sunshine in the south, in mostly light to moderate westerly winds.

The further outlook is for largely dry conditions until the middle of next week with some sunshine and daytime highs in the mid-teens generally, but continuing rather changeable and mixed thereafter, with wet and breezy conditions at times.

Don’t forget to check the forecast before heading off and if you’re going to sea, check the tides.

Safe fishing to all and tight lines, especially here in Ireland.

IFI Staff
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Low water last week on Laune, Flesk and lakes, some grilse reported

Low water continued on the Laune system last week and there were 2 grilse landed on Killarney Flesk weighing 3lbs each and 1 weighing 4lbs on worms to Sunday 9 June.

Meanwhile on the lakes anglers reported 4 grilse averaging 4lbs trolling.

Go fishing…

Rivers Laune and Killarney Lakes system

Calling all sea anglers to participate in the 2024 IMREC Survey

hand on diary

Inland Fisheries Ireland’s Irish Marine Recreational Angling (IMREC) Diary was launched in 2021 to help monitor recreational catches of marine species in our waters. A primary aim of the project is to collect data that will help all stakeholders to better manage, conserve and protect the fisheries resource, thereby providing benefits for recreational sea angling in Ireland and supporting those small businesses involved in the sea angling sector.

Some of the statistics gathered from the 2023 sea angling season include:

  • Over 2000 fish were caught by participants in 2023.
  • Across 47 different species.
  • 85% release rates.
  • 67% of trips resulted in fish caught.
  • September had the highest CPUE (15 fish per trip) with April having the lowest (<2 fish per trip).

As the project rolls into its fourth year, we are looking for any interested anglers to sign up for the survey. Information about the project and how to sign up is available on the project’s hubpage.

Participants will be entered into a monthly draw for a tackle voucher and will also gain access to a new resources page featuring a map of shore marks around the Irish coast, with info on 500+ fishing spots. It includes details about likely fish species and GPS coordinates, and we have even included images of locations whenever possible. By toggling INFOMAR layers on or off, you can also view seabed mapping, shipwreck, and sediment information, helping you identify the best angling spots.

 

Did you apply for a River Roughty brown tag? Round 3 Draw results here

Stretch below Roughty Bridge
The tide falling back below Roughty Bridge.

On Wednesday 12 June, 2024, a draw was scheduled to allocate 64 Brown Tags for the taking of salmon on the Roughty River. The requirement to hold a brown tag is set out in Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme (Amendment) Regulations, recently signed into law by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, T.D.

A total of 52 valid entries were received from salmon rod licence holders. Each was assigned a number in advance of the draw.

As the number of entries was less than the number of tags available all valid entries were allocated a tag.

The Brown Tags will be issued by post.  All anglers are asked to acknowledge receipt of their Brown Tag by email including the tag number to  CorkLeeBrownTagLottery@fisheriesireland.ie

Remaining Roughty Brown Tag draws 2024

Final Draw – 07 August

The final draw will open for entries from 22 July to 04 August with the draw taking place on 07 August.

Go fishing…

River Roughty

Good reef fishing in Galway Bay on the Brazen Hussy

Anglers fishing on the Brazen Hussy enjoyed some lumpy conditions over the last week, but the fishing gods rewarded them with some great sport. Targeting whitefish on the reefs paid dividends, with plenty of mackerel for bait, some cracking pollack and even a few brightly coloured red gurnard.

Fine pollack
A nice red gurnard

 

A father and son duo from Switzerland enjoyed an evening run out, where a bit of shelter in Casla Bay afforded them some nice fishing for pollack and mackerel, a nice interlude on their Irish holiday.

Go fishing…

 

To book fishing with John aboard the Brazen Hussy II, give him a call on 087 7571320

A regular day is between 9am- 6pm from either Rossaveal, Spiddal or Galway depending on species being sought after. Fishing on the inshore reefs for pollock, cod, ling, wrasse, conger eel and mackerel can be reached in 10 minutes from departure, while our offshore reef marks are within 45 minutes of departure. Our ground fishing for tope, spurdog, ray, bullhuss, turbot, plaice and the giant common skate can all be reached within the hour which ensures the most amount of time is spent fishing.
The shark season usually starts at the end of June and runs into late October, this is the ultimate angling adrenaline rush with these hard fighting blue and porbeagle sharks all being tagged and released safely.
Package deals available

Address: Baile an tSagairt, Spiddal, Co. Galway.
Telephone: +353 (0)87 7571320
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Anglers on the Moy see more grilse running as catches improve further

Michael Murphy reports from the River Moy…

River Moy Angling Report Week ending 09-06-2024

Water levels at Ballylahan holding steadier this week with only slight fluctuations from 0.45 m on Monday 3rd down to 0.35 m on Sunday 9th June.  Weather wise the past week was drier than normal across much of the country with very moderate winds and below average rainfall for the west. The week ahead looks more unsettled from Wednesday night onwards with above average rainfall returning.

A total reported catch this week of one hundred and fifty-nine salmon with one hundred and forty taken and nineteen released.

Moy Fishery

The first salmon of the year was caught on the Ridge Pool on Thursday 6th June with a total catch for the Ridge Pool of five salmon with two taken and three released.  Weights ranged from 2.5 lbs to 8.5 lbs.

Brendan Garland with the first salmon of the year on the Ridge Pool
Closely followed by Peter Wadding with the second off the Ridge. Both fish were caught on the fly and released back to the water

The Weir Pool also had its first of the year this week with three salmon in total being caught, two of which were taken, and one released with weights up to 5 lbs.

The angling boat is now available on the Lower Beat which comprises of Polnamonagh, Spring Wells and Ash Tree Pool. Permits can be secured by contacting the Moy Fishery office at +353 (0)96 21332 or by email at moyfishery@fisheriesireland.ie

Ballina Salmon Anglers

A total of twenty-eight salmon reported caught and taken this week with nineteen on the worm and nine spinning. The majority were grilse from 2.5 lbs with only two salmon hitting the 7 lbs and 8 lbs mark.

Paul Rowe with a salmon weighing just over 8 lbs caught spinning on Ballina Salmon Anglers’ waters

Mount Falcon Estate

One salmon caught and taken on the fly weighing over 12 lbs.

Knockmore Salmon Anglers

Kenneth reported of four salmon caught and taken this week on the worm and bubble and fly with the best weighing in at 10.5 lbs.

Attymass Angling Club

Kevin reported of two salmon caught and taken on the worm this week with both weighing in over 8 lbs.

Coolcronan Fishery

Nick reported of one salmon caught and taken on the prawn weighing 10 lbs.

Byrnes Fishery

Roy reported of four salmon caught and taken on the worm and spinner this week weighing from 3 lbs up to 7 lbs.

Gannon’s Fishery

Pat reported eleven salmon caught and taken with weights up to 10 lbs with the spinner working best this week.

The Foxford Fishery

Granville reported of a much-improved week with thirty-three salmon caught. Twenty-eight of which were taken with five being released safely back to the water. All methods of worm, prawn and spinning working well with best weights up to 13.5lbs.

Reports were received of six salmon caught this week in the Foxford town area using the worm and spinning with the best weighing in at 9 lbs.

A large spring salmon from the single bank on the Foxford Fishery

Foxford Salmon Anglers

Harry reported of a good week of fishing with a total catch of thirty-six salmon caught and taken this week. All were caught using a mixture of spinning, worm and prawn with a wide variety of weights showing.                                                                                                   Cloongee Fishery

A total of eight salmon were reported caught this week with weights ranging from 3 lbs to 12 lbs caught on the fly and bubble and fly. Three of the fish were released back safely to the water and the remaining five taken with the best weighing 12 lbs.

Anglers are reminded to please make a Catch/No Catch return on the form provided with their permit and place in the catch return boxes. Catch/No Catch returns can also be made by email to moyfishery@fisheriesireland.ie  Juvenile permits are now available for €10 per day throughout the season.

East Mayo Anglers Association

Kathleen reported in with a total catch return of seventeen salmon caught using fly, spinning and worm with weights from 5 lbs to 10.5 lbs with ten taken and seven released.