Vincent Appleby reports from Lough Currane…
22/6/2023 Straight back to yesterday’s manipulations and I quote Local gillie Mr. Neil O’Shea of www.oshealoughcurrane.com
“Vincent, you’re failing in your duties, you didn’t mention my clients catch in yesterday’s report.”
Well I have to say I’m guilty as charged because I failed to read his text. So let’s put the record straight and my apologies to UK Currane angler Mr. Graham Elswood who caught a fine 3 lbs. Sea Trout on the drift. Now back to today’s action Local Gillie Mr. Neil O’Shea reports that nothing happened today. Wind light to fresh South and veered SSW followed by reasonable cloud at times and very warm and humid.
23/6/2023 We start with rainfall ? well going by the Inny this afternoon I can say it wasn’t a lot but on that negative note we head out on to the lake where UK Currane angler Mr. Graham Elswood was in great form again while fishing with his Gillie Mr. Neil O’Shea of www.oshealoughcurrane.com caught a fine 5 lbs. Salmon on the fly. As Brod’s Father Mr. jack O’Sullivan once said to me 46 years ago even the smallest bit of rain can activate Salmon, all I can say, so true. Wind fresh SSW and variable and overcast followed by misty rain.
24/6/2023 Straight to the Sea Trout department, Luxemburg Currane angler, Bob caught a fine 2 lbs. Sea Trout while fishing with his Gillie Mr. Tom O’Shea of www.flyfishingatloughcurrane.com. Also in good form was Cork Currane fly angler Mr. Sean Kennedy who caught 1 Sea Trout in the 2 lbs. class while fishing with his gillie Mr. Neil O’Shea of www.oshealoughcurrane.com and for the rest of the Currane anglers it was all quiet. Wind South Fresh followed by strong gusts up to 38 mph and overcast followed by rain showers.
25/6/2023 The Currane anglers were all quiet today and in the words of one Currane angler and I quote, I had a day off. Well that may well be true but going by the Inny secret service the Currane anglers had their Inny hats on today. Now we head for www.thevillawaterville.com I Would like to thank all the management and all the staff at the Villa, especially to a young gentleman and his friends who found my phone and I can tell you it was greatly appreciated. Wind West fresh followed by good cloud cover followed by showers.
26/6/2023 Cork angler Mr. Martin Coveney caught one Sea trout while fishing with his gillie Mr. Neil O’Shea of www.oshealoughcurrane.com and for the rest of the Currane anglers there was no comment. Wind W and veered SW light to fresh followed by cloud cover.
27/6/2023 The Currane anglers were all quiet again in all departments. Wind light to fresh SW and veered WSW and overcast all day.
28/6/2023 UK Currane angler Mr. Harris caught a fine 6 lbs. Grilse/Salmon while trolling with his gillie Mr. Neil O’Shea of www.oshealoughcurrane.com on the weather front, wind light WNW and veered NW.
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
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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.
