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Light lures for trout on river and lake

By
Myles Kelly
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Senan Stanley was back after trout on Lough Derg and his local river, fishing ultra light lures. The rivers are starting to come back into good order following the recent never ending rain rain, and an entertain end of week session was enjoyed. The lake on Sunday was a different matter and the windy conditions saw the trip cut short, but not before a few trout were landed.

There’s two videos on the page so don’t forget to scroll down for the second one…

BFS for trout

 Windy day on Derg


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Trout fishing on the River Shannon, lakes and tributaries

Bruce Pennell nets 18lb 4oz win at Rodger’s Island ahead of Portumna Festival

By
Myles Kelly
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Portumna Coarse Angling Club fished a club match at the weekend, ahead of the Portumna Festival which kicks off on Sunday with an Open one day event before the 5 Day Festival starts on Monday.

The lads fished pegs 1 to 9 on Rodger’s Island. There were some really good weights returned from the river and Bruce Pennell took first place with 18lb 4oz.

Go fishing…

For information about the Portumna Festival and other matches in the area check in with the club on their Facebook page.

Portumna Coarse Angling Club
Contact: Bruce Pennell
Email: [email protected]
Website: Portumna Coarse Angling Facebook

Portumna Coarse Angling Club are affiliated to the National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland and are members of the Angling Council the National Governing Body for coarse and predator angling. www.ncffi.ie

Portumna Coarse Angling Centre

Young anglers enjoy coaching session with NCFFI

By
Shane O'Reilly
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Aspiring young anglers attended the first rounds of the NCFFI youth sessions last weekend. They fished over two days, with Day 1 at Ballyshunnock Reservoir and Day 2 at Oaklands, with Irish Bait and Tackle Limited sponsoring the all essential live bait.
The focus for these sessions was pole fishing, and the young anglers got to grips with the techniques on Ballyshunnock, where fishing for silvers was a little slow, and then blitzed it the following day at Oaklands, catching 230kg of carp. Judging by the smiles in the photos,  everyone had an enjoyable time. See the NCFFI Facebook page for full report and more photos.
If you are interested in becoming involved, the NCFFI is inviting young anglers, from novices to the competent, to join a series of sessions covering a range of float fishing techniques. What’s more, those aspiring to compete on the world stage will get to fish alongside those already on the international scene as we look to form a pool of anglers to progress to the championship level, looking ahead to fielding teams in all three age categories at the World Youth Angling Championships of 2025. Those not ready for the world stage will be invited to take part in the Celtic Cup in Scotland this October, where we will field mixed teams of variable ability to introduce young anglers to sport fishing competition to international rule.
The sessions will move around the island and are available at,
Gaulmoylestown Lake, 11th May
Ballyshunnock Reservoir, 8th June
Lough Scur Co. Leitrim, 20th July
Northern Ireland (Venue TBA) 10th August
Advance Registration only at https://www.ncffi.ie/youth-sessions/

Tulla Anglers spring cleaning at Silvergrove, Kevin cleans up at Clondorney

By
Myles Kelly
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Silvergrove, Tulla

Anthony Weir tells us that it was a busy weekend for the Tulla & District Angling Club. Club members swapped their rods and reels for brushes and buckets to scrub angling stands and cat walks on one their local venues. There were 15 folks out cleaning on Silvergrove on Saturday. This was followed by 10 brave souls fishing Clondorney on Sunday.

We didn’t hear who made the podium on Saturday but Kevin took the spoils on Sunday with 12lbs.

Go fishing…

Join the Club

Tulla logo

Tulla District Angling Club is a Pike and Coarse fishing club founded over 50 years ago. They are based in East Clare, Munster, Ireland.

For information on joining and club events see the Tulla District Angling Club Facebook page

Tulla Coarse Angling Centre

Killarney anglers report a few salmon from river and lake

By
Myles Kelly
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Killarney Lake
Purple Mountain over Muckross Lake,Muckross, Killarney Co. Kerry.

Eileen Carroll Murphy reports water levels are dropping on the Flesk and Laune and that for the week ended 14 April there was 1 salmon caught on worm from the Killarney Flesk. The fish was estimated to weigh 7lbs. Beat 1 of the River Laune saw 2 fish caught, weighing 7lbs and 8lbs both on worms.

Anglers on Lough Leane also reported a couple of salmon, weighing 9lbs and 11lbs, on the troll.

Go fishing…

Rivers Laune and Killarney Lakes system

Water Levels falling on the Blackwater, salmon reported

By
Myles Kelly
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Blackwater salmon

Simone, along with his friend Marco, travelled from Italy to fish with Blackwater Trout and Salmon Fishery as part of a stag weekend wish list. Simone wanted to catch a salmon before his wedding day and guided by Jason Corcoran he saw his wish come true.

Blackwater salmon

What a nice first ever salmon to land it was, weighing in at 9.5lbs. A big well done to Simone and we all wish you the very best for your wedding day.

Prior to that special catch, on Friday the 12th of April an angler reported that he had 4 Salmon on the one day– all on the fly, and all released, from a  fishery between Ballyduff, Co. Waterford and Fermoy, Co. Cork.

Water levels having dropped since the last week’s floods and are continuing to drop off and water clarity is improving. It sounds like there are a few fish in the system and as river levels continue to fine out angling will almost certainly improve.

Go fishing…

Guided fishing, clubs, private fisheries etc

Blackwater Salmon and Trout Fishery

Blackwater Salmon and Trout Fishery control a number of beats of the Munster Blackwater. The Ballyduff Bridge beat is almost a mile long offering a huge variety of water and is particularly suited to fly fishing. Upstream near the village of Ballyhooley (a few miles outside the town of Fermoy, Cork) we have two beats. The Ballincurrig Beat is one of the most beautiful locations along the river and has an excellent piece of fly water flowing into a deep pool. Just downstream on the opposite bank we have a short but productive beat, called Magners. This beat fishes also well in high water.

Contact  Jason Corcoran:
Ballyduff, Co. Waterford.

Tel: +353 (0)586 0146
Mobile: +353 (0)87 720 5690
Web: www.blackwatertroutandsalmon.ie

Blackwater Valley Fishery

Salmon, Sea trout and Brown trout fishing on prime fishing beats River Blackwater Co. Cork and Co. Waterford Ireland.

Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +353 (0) 87 690 5467
Web: facebook.com/Corkwaterfordfishery

Blackwater Salmon Fishery

Blackwater Salmon Fishery has 3 beats downstream of the weir and 2 upstream of the weir. Blackwater Salmon Fishery offers fishing on approximately 5 miles of the river Blackwater. The fishing is spread throughout the middle section of the river to offer good sport throughout the fishing season. Due to the location of the beats, fishing can still usually be offered in low or high water.
Contact Glenda Powell: Lismore, Co Waterford,
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +353 (0) 872351260 Telephone: +353 (0) 5853929
Web: www.blackwatersalmonfishery.com

Fortwilliam Fishery & Self-Catering Cottages

Fortwilliam Fishery offers two miles of double bank salmon and trout fishing over five beats on the river Blackwater.
Our salmon include – Springers, May Salmon, Grilse, Back End Salmon, and in Summer sea trout.
Our beats provide a wide variety of water, suitable for both beginners and the more experienced fishermen.
Fortwilliam Fishery, Glencairn, Lismore, Co. Waterford, Ireland
Web: www.fortwilliamfishing.ie Email: [email protected]
Tel: (00353) 87 8292077 or 058 75299

Careysville Fishery

Careysville Fishery offers some of the best salmon fly fishing in Ireland and includes 26 named pools. It is considered by many to be one of premier beats for salmon fishing in Ireland. Wading is excellent and among the numerous streams, pools and glides there is a great variety of fly fishing to suit both complete novice and challenge the most competent of fly casters.

Careysville, Clondulane, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland
Email:  [email protected] Mobile: +353 (0)86 2378788
Web: http://careysville.com/careysville-fishery/

Lismore Castle Fishery

At Lismore Castle & Golf Course Fishery, we offer nearly two miles of two inter-linked beats, the Castle Beat & the Golf Course Beat.

The legendary Castle Beat consistently ranks as one of the top Salmon beats on the River Blackwater, for the number of Atlantic Salmon caught per rod. The Golf Course Beat offers about 1.5 miles of fishable water through meandering majestic countryside. The Golf Course beat offers a number of bewildering pools suitable for unmatched spinning and bait fishing.

For bookings contact Joe Willoughby on Mobile no. 00353 87 8295449 or Email: [email protected]

Website: www.lismorecastlefishery.com

Blackwater Salmon Anglers, Mallow

We provide Day Tickets for some prime Salmon fishing in Mallow Co. Cork. We have excellent fly water, shrimping worming and spinning also. We also have very competitive Day rates and we have very recently upgraded our fishing.

Tickets available from “The Bridge House” and “Vincent Downes Menswear” Mallow.

Facebook: Blackwater Salmon Anglers

Upper Bridgetown Salmon Fishery

Located on the Munster Blackwater in the south of Ireland. Situated mid river between the towns of Fermoy and Mallow. A productive left bank beat in stunning surroundings.

For bookings contact Conor Arnold: +353 87 755 4682

Facebook: Upper Bridgetown Salmon Fishery

Loungueville House Salmon Fishery

For details on availability and conditions of fishing for salmon and trout on the Longueville House waters please contact them at
Contact : Longueville House Hotel, William O’Callaghan
Address : Mallow, Co. Cork.
Telephone : 00 353 22 47156
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.longuevillehouse.ie

Alan Larkin wins O’Callaghans Feeder Festival with 46.920kg

By
Myles Kelly
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Festivals are a huge feature of the coarse fishing calendar on Inniscarra and the weekend’s festivities kicked off with the Feeder Open on April 13th. The Open was fished on Section A, Garden Centre, Section B, Ballytrasna and Section C, Fountainstown. The best of the fishing was on sections A and B and JP Molloy took the win with 14.800kg.

O’Callaghan’s Feeder Festival

After the warm up act of the Open came the main event – The O’Callaghan’s Feeder Festival. Sections A and B fished best again and the leaders going in to Day 2 were Andy Butterfield, Paul Leese and Alan Larkin. Weights were up from the open, the top weight coming in at 20.230kg.

Day 2 saw the top 3 reshuffled and all the anglers in the top 7 or 8 must have felt there was a chance they’d take the win, especially those going on to fish in Section A and B. As it turned out, Section C suddenly turned on and the top 3 anglers all turned up good nets of fish on that section. Well done to Alan Larkin who totalled 46.920kg to win First Place.

Dave Bacon Open

The Dave Bacon Open rounded out the week of fishing and Section A and B performed better once more, particularly B. The results of the Open, sponsored by Jackie Lennox Take Away, saw Kevin Norcliffe take a good win on 16.080kg.

Bacon results Kevin Norcliffe, winner of Dave Bacon Open

Go Fishing…

With Daily flights from the UK and Holland to Cork, and regular flights from many other countries it no hardship to find your way to Inniscarra.

Inniscarra Lake TDL

Inniscarra Lake TDL are affiliated to the National Coarse Fishing Federation of Ireland, NCFFI the National Governing body for coarse and predator fishing and casting. www.ncffi.ie

For details of the all the events, venues and more, a downloadable copy of the events calendar, 2020 festival results and a directory of angler friendly accommodation in the local area please visit www.ncffi.ie/inniscarra-angling.

Another salmon, on fly, from Currane in the last week

By
Myles Kelly
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Lough Currane, Copal
Lough Currane, Copal

Vincent Appleby reports from the shore of Lough Currane…

10/4/2024. Local gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com reports that there were just two boats out and all quiet on all fronts. Today’s weather, wind SW fresh to strong and overcast all day, followed by a few showers. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 2.1mm, amount of sunshine 8.5, maximum air temperature 11.8c.

11/4/2024. www.fishingwithdom.com reports that there were 3 boats out, all their lines were slack. Wind SSE light to fresh and variable. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 8.mm, maximum air temperature 13.2c, amount of sunshine 0.0.

12/4/2024. Just two boats out and in the words of local Gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com, no good. Now we head for Facebook nonsense. Could someone please tell me how technology tells Facebook that last night’s notes were violent and graphic content? Wind fresh SW variable and overcast all day and followed by misty rain. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 10. 2mm, amount of sunshine 0.0.

13/4/2024 The Currane anglers were all quiet this day in all departments. Wind fresh WNW followed by reasonable cloud at times. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 3.2mm, amount of sunshine 0.0.

14/4/2024. Lough Currane was all quiet this day, wind WSW fresh to strong, followed by a few showers.

15/4/2024. Everything comes to those who wait, there was a fine 11lbs. Salmon caught on the fly, by the Currane Pros, so congratulations to the Pros, for the rest of the Curran anglers their lines were slack going by my WhatsApple. Wind fresh to strong NE, followed by heavy showers. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 2.6mm, amount of sunshine 0.6, maximum air temperature 12.4c.

16/4/2024. www.fishingwithdom.com reports that there were six boats out and all lines were slack this day. Wind NE fresh, followed by the odd shower. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 3.0 mm, amount of sunshine 7.7, maximum air temperature 11c.

17/4/2024. Local gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com reports that there were 8 boats out, all their lines were slack and just for the record it was very cold out there. Wind was Northeast fresh, followed by reasonable cloud cover. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.3 mm., amount of sunshine 3.9, maximum air temperature 11.2.

Vincent Appleby
Eureka Lodge, Caherdaniel West, Co. Kerry.
Telephone: +353 (0) 87 207 4882
E-mail:[email protected]
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

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/
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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
More information
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Lakelands Farm

Address Lake Road Waterville Kerry Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 87 4160200 Website: lakelandshouse.com
More information
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Neil O’Shea

Address Caherbarna Waterville Kerry Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 87 9942792 Phone: +353 66 9474527 Website: oshealoughcurrane.com
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Old Daly’s Supermarket & Filling Station

Address Murreigh Waterville V23 X459 Ireland Mobile Phone: +353669474842 Website: dalysfoodstore.ie
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Salmon & Sea Trout Fishing

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

Address Spunkane Waterville Kerry Ireland Mobile Phone: +353 (0)87 2202355 Phone: +353 (0)66 9474800
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Flounders, coleys and dogfish for Killybegs Mariners at Rossnowlagh league outing

By
IFI staff
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Another Mariners league  outing took place last Friday evening April 12th on the Manor house beach near Rossnowlagh. Read their report below…

With just three league outings left to fish we got back with a great turnout of 22 anglers enjoying a beautiful sunset and a good surf raising hopes of a good fishing after the big blow of last week.

Alas some were hampered by weed all across the beach making life difficult but there were fish there and some lovely flounders of 34, 35, 36 and 37cm being the longest.

Cormac with a small flounder before getting longest flat of 36cm later on

Longest flattie prize of €64 was won by Cormac Burke with a flounder of 36cm.

2nd overall winning €64 with 154pts was Pat Cunningham. Pat also won the lucky peg draw out of the hat for €44.

And 1st overall winning €128 with 194pts catching 4 flounder and a coley for two outing wins in a row well done to Daragh McGuinness.

Dessie was off the mark early with a few flounders

Species caught were flounders, coleys and dogs.

This leaves things very close with two outings left to fish with just 16 points separating the top 5 anglers and 8 points between the top 3.

We are hoping to fish Mullaghmore Beach near side next Friday eve with more details to follow.

 

Trout anglers on Lough Arrow back in action!

By
IFI staff
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Lough Arrow Anglers report…

The season on Lough Arrow got off to a slow start mainly due to the bad weather.   The high water level and strong winds deterred many anglers from visiting the lake.  However, improved weather is promised, and the cuckoo was heard this morning by an early-morning walker – better days are ahead!

Our talk with Tom Doc Sullivan was a great success.  There were over 30 anglers in attendance.   Firstly, Tom talked us through the sequence of the fly hatch on the lake:

Duck fly, Olives, Mayfly, Caenis, Sedges, Green Peter, Daphnia and last but not least, the Daddy Longlegs.  Next, he discussed the various fly patterns and methods that he would use to catch trout during the different hatches.  It was altogether a very informative presentation.  Our thanks to McDermotts Castlebaldwin for hosting the event.

Great interest in Tom Doc Sullivan’s talk

We held our first competition on Sunday 14th April.  Thirty-nine anglers took part in windy, blustery and cold conditions.  This is the first time we used our new measuring boards and score cards to record the catch.  These are now necessary for the Catch and Release system which has been adopted for our competitions.

Over in The Mayfly that evening, the cards were  quickly checked and verified.  The clear winner was Eddie Harte with a magnificent bag of 5 trout.  Well done Eddie!

Results were as follows:

1  EDDIE HARTE – 5 fish

2  GERRY MARTIN – 2 fish

3  JONNY TONER – 2 fish

4  MARK DEAVIN – 2 fish

5  COLIN DODD – 2 fish

The Mayfly Cup being presented to first prize winner Eddie Harte by Philip Craig of the Mayfly Inn
2nd prizewinner Gerry Martin with Club Chairman Paul Colreavy and Club Secretary Colin Dodd

It was great to see old friends for a catch-up and chat at the start of a much anticipated season.

Thanks also to Philip and Ellie for hosting the event.

Tight lines and bent rods!

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