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Low water, high temps sees some Blackwater beats closed.

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IFI Staff
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Munster Blackwater at Lismore
Munster Blackwater at Lismore

Salmon angling along the Munster Blackwater for the week has been reported as very poor, this despite a slight rise in water levels during the early part of the week. Some very small grilse 1lb – 3.5lbs are also being reported, but no great stock of salmon except for those in the upper estuary at Cappoquin. Trout anglers were scarce during the week & no reports of catches.

With the high water temperatures, some beats have closed for the next few days, and are monitoring water temperatures before making a decision on reopening. High temperatures reduce the oxygen available to fish, making survival post-release less likely. Anglers practising catch-and-release are asked not to fish where possible, bearing in mind the welfare of the fish as a priority.

Go Fishing

This large and broad river has a lot of fine salmon fishing spread among many private and club fisheries. They are all easily accessible and most welcome visiting anglers. Spring run improving in recent years. The best grilse fishing is towards the end of the season. For more information see:

Cork Blackwater

Guided fishing, clubs, private fisheries etc

 

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

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

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 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

Blackwater Valley Fishery

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

Mobile: 087 690 5467
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Corkwaterfordfishery/

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

Unusual catch for east coast angler

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IFI Staff
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Striped Red Mullet

Brendan Delaney emailed us with a report of an unusual capture from an east coast venue.

Brendan went to Wicklow to fish for grey mullet on the Vartry, but had no joy because, despite there being plenty of fish around, they just weren’t interested. Not wanting to waste his bait, Brendan went down to the pier to use it up. After baiting up with ragworm and casting out some forty yards from the pier wall, there was a knock on the rod tip and Brendan tightened into a fish and reeled in.

To his surprise, he pulled up a not-often-seen striped red mullet! He took a quick photo and released the fish, which dived straight into the weed on the pier supports.

Striped Red Mullet

A warm-water fish, the striped red mullet, also know as a goatfish, is most common along the northern coast of Africa, throughout the Mediterranean and up around the coasts of Spain, Portugal and France. They are also usually found in lesser numbers around the south and west of Britain and Ireland.

If you have caught any unusual species in Irish coastal waters, please let us know at [email protected].

Anglers asked to voluntarily stop using ‘keep nets’ during heatwave conditions

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Sarah Bohan
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Low water levels on Owendoher River in Dublin
Low water levels on the Owendoher River in Dublin

[Clip showing low water levels on the Owendoher River in Dublin, as it meets the River Dodder. Filmed by Inland Fisheries Ireland on 06.08.22] 

‘High risk’ of fish kills across Ireland as water temperatures expected to rise this week

  • Warning comes as fish population may be under ‘thermal stress’ because air and water temperatures are soaring, but water levels are dipping.
  • Anglers asked to voluntarily stop using ‘keep nets’ during heatwave conditions
  • Appeal to public and angling community to report sightings of fish under thermal stress

With Met Éireann forecasting a heat wave for large parts of the country, combined with lower-than-average rainfall, unfortunately this means that there is a high risk of fish kills due to thermal stress and reduced oxygen levels in lakes and rivers.

Also known as deoxygenation, reduced oxygen levels in a river or lake make it very difficult for fish to breathe and survive.

Water levels in many rivers are low and approaching drought conditions, therefore, Inland Fisheries Ireland is appealing to anglers, the farming community and the general public to report any sightings of fish under thermal stress, which may be caused by the extreme heat combined with low water levels and other pressures.

Anglers are also being asked to voluntarily stop using ‘keep nets’ while high temperature warnings from Met Éireann are in place, as these nets may cause unintentional distress to fish. In addition, anglers that practice ‘catch and release’ fishing are asked not to fish during the heat wave where possible, as this may put undue pressure on fish populations.

Dr Gregory Forde, Head of Operations at Inland Fisheries Ireland explains: “Unfortunately, low water levels and high water temperatures can lead to fish kills, especially as there is less oxygen in the water to allow fish to breathe.  Once the water temperature exceeds 20 degrees Celsius, fish species such as salmon and trout suffer ‘thermal stress’. During the current heat wave, air and water temperatures are approaching dangerous levels and fish kills may be unavoidable. In some instances, moving fish in and out of the water may also prove too stressful.  That’s why we’re asking anglers practicing catch and release fishing to consider taking a break from fishing while high temperature warnings are in place. We’re also asking anglers to voluntarily stop using ‘keep nets’, until conditions become more favourable.”

In July, Inland Fisheries Ireland and the Office of Public Works’ data buoy* recorded a surface water temperature of 21.84 degrees Celsius at Lough Sheelin in County Cavan, coinciding with the hottest air temperature that month of 30.75 degrees Celsius. Inland Fisheries Ireland notes that significant thermal stress can occur in brown trout and other cold water fish species at temperatures at or above 20 degrees Celsius.

Forde said: “Inland Fisheries Ireland staff are continuously monitoring water bodies, such as rivers and lakes, for any signs of fish suffering thermal stress in shallow water or drying out rivers and streams. We’re encouraging the public to report any sightings of fish suffering thermal stress to our 24-hour confidential hotline on 0818 34 74 24 so we can respond as quickly as possible to help rescue or relocate these fish.”

“It is also a good time to remind all those using pesticides that these should be used only as a last resort, always in accordance with product instructions and always respecting statutory ‘no use’ zones, being mindful at all times of proximity to water bodies such as ditches, streams, ponds, rivers, lakes and springs. Even a very small amount of pesticide can be highly toxic to the aquatic environment,” he added.

To report sightings of fish suffering from thermal stress or fish kill incidents, members of the public are encouraged to call Inland Fisheries Ireland’s confidential 24-hour hotline number on 0818 34 74 24, which is open seven days a week.

 

More tope, huss and ray in Wicklow Bay

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IFI Staff
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A second report this week from Kit Dunne of Wicklow Boat Charters – this time targeting tope, huss and ray. Kit has been making the most of the fine weather and the fishing has been excellent for him and his anglers.

It was Alan Buchannon’s crew on board this time and the anglers were kept busy inshore and offshore with plenty of the target species recorded, including a fine specimen tope which came in at 161cm long / 58cm girth, though a modest weight at 42lb.

It was a typical day targeting the big ones, on an inshore mark where more than 20 tope are regularly recorded among the huss, ray, hounds and gurnard. Kit reckons the odd mackerel were showing but not enough to get excited about.

Go fishing…

Wicklow Boat Charters

Angling Charters are offered on a full-day, half-day and evening trip basis and can be tailored to suit your needs. Two boats available – Lisin and Castle Maiden. All levels of anglers are catered for. Anglers will benefit from your skipper’s angling experience and local knowledge with advice and guidance on-hand at all times.

SPECIALIST ANGLING CHARTERS

Specialist Angling Charters are offered for those who wish to target specific species, specimen fish or try new methods of angling.

ANGLING COACHING

Whether you’re a Club, Individual, School or Junior you can have an angling coaching session or programme tailored to suit your needs.

Kit Dunne
Wicklow Boat Charters

Telephone: +353 (0)87 6832179 +353 (0)404 67031

Email: [email protected] Website: www.wicklowboatcharters.ie

Inny salmon last week, suntan lotion this week in Waterville

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IFI Staff
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Lough Currane

This report from Vincent Appleby of www.salmonandseatrout.com:

Waterville Fisheries Report Aug 3rd – 10th

10/8/2022 The suntan lotions were the catch as the sun blasted down on SW Kerry as you can see by the photo of Ballinskelligs Bay courtesy of http://thecrescentwaterville.ie/   Wind WSW light and veered NNW this evening. 

9/8/2022 The heat wave takes all headlines so on that note we head out into Ballinskelligs Bay with Mr. Robert Elson of http://thecrescentwaterville.ie/  for his Catch of the day, two ready cooked Lobsters, all I can say is bon appétit. Wind SE Veered SW light and variable.

8/8/2022 More than a 100 years of Hotel Management At The Butler Arms Hotel, Waterville officially comes to an end today and it’s a very sad day in my opinion, especially when the curtain comes down on more than 100 years of providing a great service by the Huggard Family to tourists from all over the world, from the President of Ireland to Charlie Chaplin and the not so famous. So, on behalf of the Currane Anglers, all the good people of Waterville and from all over the Globe we wish Mrs. Mary Huggard and her family all the best for the future.

Now today’s Manipulations all quiet on all fronts need I say more. Wind NNW light and variable followed by bright sunshine all day.

7/8/2022 The Currane suntan anglers were all quiet in all departments as you can see why by the Rod Stuart photo. WNW light and variable followed by bright sunshine all day.

6/8/2022 The Currane and Inny anglers were all quiet in all departments this day? Just for the record there was one C&R Inny angler manipulating his skills and was up there for a good while, fair play to him, on that note did he or didn’t he is the question? Wind East veered W and veered again into WNW light followed by bright sunshine.

5/8/2022 All quiet on the Inny, mind you I say that with a stutter, so on that note we head down to the World-Famous Butler Pool and at www.watervillegolflinks.ie where there was a nice bit of action with two Salmon caught on the fly. Wind NNW light, followed by the odd shower this morning followed by reasonable cloud cover.

4/8/2022 We start on the Commeragh where there was one Cork angler manipulating his Skills, sadly I can’t confirm whether he caught one but all I do know he walked off the Commeragh and headed for the C&R River Inny, so I take it his lines were slack on the Commeragh? Talking of the Inny I can confirm that there was 5 Salmon caught by other Inny C&R anglers. On Lough Currane it was all quiet on all fronts. Wind light North and veered NNW in the afternoon with reasonable cloud cover.

3/8/2022 All the Salmon headlines come from the C&R River Inny with 7 Salmon reported caught. Just for the record the total amount of rainfall that the Waterville Fishery got over the August Bank Holiday was a grand total of 26.1 mm. Wind light WNW followed good cloud cover.

VIDEO: Tralee Bay Grand Slam

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IFI Staff
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James Raymond is no stranger to these reports, and he is back with another great video for his Irish Angling Adventures channel. James was fishing Tralee Bay on a recent session over 2 days, and decided to try for the elusive Tralee Bay Grand Slam. This entails catching the 4 species of ray available in the bay – thornback, painted, undulate and sting ray. To make it even more difficult, they must be caught in the space of 24 hours!

Check out the video below, and see how James got on. Will he catch his grand slam???

 

Subscribe and Follow

If you like the video, head over to the Irish Angling Adventures channel on Youtube and hit the Subscribe button to get new videos when they go live. Follow them on Facebook, or check out their Instagram here.

Well done James, and we look forward to seeing more sea angling content soon!

Bass and pollack from Galway Bay

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IFI Staff
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Michael with a nice shore-caught pollack

West coast rock fishing guru Vinny Corrigan has been out and about, doing some fishing on his own and guiding clients too. The south Connemara coastline offers a myriad of rock marks with great fishing for pollack and wrasse in particular, and Vinny loves putting his clients over nice fish.

Michael with a nice shore-caught pollack
A typical streamlined bar of gold

Vinny has also been exploring marks for bass, and found a couple of spots off the beaten track where silver bars have been keen to take his lure.

Vinny with a nice bass
A lpvely west coast bass

 

Taking in the view. It’s not all about the fishing!

With a few weeks left in the summer, but the good fishing continuing well into autumn, Vinny has some availability for guided fishing for hard-fighting pollack and wrasse. Check out his contact details below to book.

Read more

Vinny also wrote a great article in the American magazine The Surfcasters Journal about how he got into light lure fishing off the rocks here, and the techniques he prefers. Check it out here (the article is on page 47): Surfcaster’s Journal (surfcastersjournal.com)

 

Go Fishing – Wild Atlantic Lure Fishing

Vincent will be offering one on one guided rock fishing from summer, mainly for wrasse and pollack, and all within 1 hour of Galway city. I have fished with him myself, and can vouch for his knowledge of tackle, tactics and species.

Contact [email protected] for more info.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildatlanticlurefishing
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildatlanticlurefishing/
Youtube: www.lurefishing.ie

Vincent also has an online shop with a range of hooks, jigheads, shads for lure angling. Check it out at www.jigheads.ie

Lisdoonvarna Fanore International Angling Week Back With A Bang

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IFI Staff
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The annual Lisdoonvarna Fanore International Angling Week was held over the first week of August, with 4 competitions over the week on various rock marks in north Clare. There was fierce competition, but all in friendly spirits, as anglers returned to their haunts, many for the first time since before Covid.

Some fantastic fish were landed over the week, including some decent conger eels, with plenty of wrasse, pollack and smaller species too. Most impressive, however, were some of the tope, which must have given some great sport!

Cian Egan with a nice tope off the rocks
Joe Byrne with a decent fish
A strap conger for this angler
A fine ballan wrasse
And another one

After 4 days of competition, friendly banter, and we’re sure a few pints of refreshments, the overall winner was Kinvara man Mike Curtin, no stranger to the winner’s podium at this festival! Mike had a very impressive score of 421 points, well ahead of the field.

In second place was Sean Copley, with 257 points, while Joe Ryan took third on 236, just one point ahead of Fionn Byrne. Wexford angler Joe Byrne was 5th on 227.

The winning team again featured Mike Curtin, joined by Fionn Byrne and Jim Whitty. Well done all!

Getting bigger – a nice conger
Joe Birney looking comfortable, and catching pollack too!

Overall winner Mike Curtin with a lovely tope

Go Fishing

Lisdoonvarna Fanore SAC is an active sea angling based in north Clare. They hold regular competitions and outings throughout the year, with the highlight being the International Week around the August bank holiday weekend. New members are always welcome. Check them out here to get in touch.

Irish Feedermasters Qualifier number 5

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IFI Staff
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A turnout of thirty three competitors fished the Irish Feedermasters Qualifier number 5 on Sunday on a bright and sunny Lough Muckno.Unfavourable conditions aside some good fishing was seen throughout with venue expert Robertas taking the day off middle Concra on 17.kgs of nice feeder caught Skimmers, topped up by some quality Roach.

His compatriot Rimantas came second off Black Island with 14.5 kgs, followed by Johnny Keith on 12 kgs. The final place on the podium went to Adrian Van Der Heever from Concra middle also.

Qualifiers today were.

    • Stephen Whyte
    • Rimantas
    • Johnny Keith.

Places were

      • 1st Robertas
      • 2nd Rimantas
      • 3rd Johnny Keith
      • 4th Adrian Van Der Heever

Sections

      • Steven Whyte
      • Noel McNulty
      • Paul Heaney
      • Richard Pratt
      • Paul Leese
      • Marius Killian

Lough Muckno

 

Ireland on the Fly Podcast, new episode: The River Bandon with Jason Nash

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IFI Staff
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This from the team at the Ireland on the Fly pod:

Fishery Focus: The River Bandon with Jason Nash

One key aspect of the Ireland on the Fly podcast is to also bring you information and insights into the different fisheries around the country and so, every few weeks we will be bringing you episodes focusing on fisheries from those who know them best.

These fishery focus episodes will help anglers who are maybe thinking of visiting a new river or lough, to find out when it fishes well and where to get good information also

And if you want your fishery to be featured on future episodes then you can get in touch with us on Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly

This episode is on the River Bandon in Cork and Daire and Tom speak to Jason Nash, who grew up fishing the river along with his father and grandfather and where he is now a guide and fisheries consultant as well.

Jason Nash and a Bandon salmon

Keep up to date on IrelandontheFly.com as well as on Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly.

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