Vincent Applbey, our Lough Currane correspondent, reports on the last few days of fishing…
5/2/2026. My Noble Currane anglers were all quiet in all departments, so here we go again to the Currane weather chart, wind NE followed by good cloud cover, yesterday’s weather amount of rainfall 1.3mm, maximum air temperature 11.2 °C, amount of sunshine 2 hours 7 minutes.
6/2/2026. Another quiet day on the Currane waters as lines their lines stayed slack throughout the day. Now we head for today’s Currane weather chart, wind gentle breeze followed by reasonable cloud cover and good sunshine at times, yesterday’s weather amount of rainfall 1.0mm, maximum air temperature 1.0 °C, amount of sunshine none
7/2/2026. In the words of one Currane angler and I quote high Vince, today’s facts 6 boats out flat calm nothing to report. On that note, we head for the Currane anglers weather chart. Reasonable cloud cover and good sunshine at times, yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.2mm, maximum air temperature 12.1 °C.
8/2/2026. There were two boats out manipulating their skills. Sadly, their lines stayed slack throughout the day, so on that note, we will head for the Currane weather chart. Wind gentle breeze ESE and variable throughout day, followed by good sunshine with the odd shower, yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 3.9mm, maximum air temperature 11.6°C, amount of sun shine 1hour and five minutes.
9/2/202. Just one boat out as far as I know and going by the phone all was quiet. Now for the Currane anglers weather chart, wind variable ESE 28 KM/H veered E 13 km/h, NE.11KM/h, SE 11 km/h followed by good cloud and the sun breaking through at times. Yesterday’s weather, the amount of rainfall 2.0mm, maximum air temperature 11.8°C, amount of sunshine 5 hours 7 minutes.
10/2/2026. No reports rod benders from the Currane anglers, Son on that note, we will head for the Currane anglers weather chart, wind light to moderate and overcast all day. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall. 1.9mm, maximum air temperature 13°C, amount of sunshine 2 hours and 5 minutes. Just for the record, there was a good amount of rainfall this morning.
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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
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.
