Paul Caslin released this good trout outside Gallaghers Bay caught on an Invicta.
Kevin O’Boyle reports on the weeks fishing on Loughs Conn & Cullin:
Despite the windy cool weather, trout angling improved a little. Some Mayfly were seen hatching in sheltered bays and trout were taking them off the surface. All anglers that ventured out had some good results.
Paul Caslin, Ross and Peter Gray, Castlebar had some good fishing in Gallaghers Bay and Chain Island. They reported a lot of fish to the boat with over half of them to the measure. Successful flies included the Invicta, Green Peter and Claret Dabbler. They had 4 good trout estimated around 2 lbs and all fish were returned.
Paul Caslin released this good trout outside Gallaghers Bay caught on an Invicta.
Stephen Browne, Cloghans and Francie White, Sligo had one of their best days of the season in Cloghans and the Brackwansha shore. They had numerous trout to the boat of which 6 were over 1.5 lbs. All fish were caught on wet green Mayflies and were all returned.
Peter Roche from Cloghans, also fished with Francie White the following days and had some good angling in a strong westerly breeze along Coleman Shallows, into Massbrook Bay and also in Castlehill Bay. They boated a lot of fish with over half to the measure. Their best fish for the day was 1.5 lbs to a green Mosley and all fish were returned.
A trout released by Peter Roche, at Coleman Shallows.
Eric Traynor, Sydney & Crossmolina fishing with his brother Padraic, had some good sport along Brackwansha shore and Commorant Rocks, reporting 4 trout to the measure and 1 grilse for 3 lbs to the fly, all released.
Best flies for the week included Green Peter, Green Mayflies, Green Mosley, Invicta, Stimulators and Dabbler patterns.
Kevin O’Boyle reports on the fishing on the Moy catchment for the week ending 10th July:
374 salmon were reported caught in the Moy catchment for the week. 63 of these fish were reported as being released from various fisheries. Water levels were way down on previous weeks’ floods, and back to more normal levels for the time of year. On Monday morning, water levels at Ballylahan bridge were 0.564M and slowly dropped to 0.356M by the end of the week. Water temperatures ranged from 10.7˚Celcius to 12.9˚Celsius throughout the system.
The Moy Fishery recorded 12 salmon and 1 sea trout caught for the week of which 3 salmon were released. 9 of the salmon were caught in the Ridge Pool and 2 salmon were caught in the Cathedral Beat. Ballina Salmon Anglers reported 20 grilse from 2-5 lbs mostly caught on worms. Mount Falcon Fishery reported 30 salmon for the week. Gary Perks from the UK had 4 salmon over 2 days on the prawn of which he released 3, the best fish weighing 4 lbs.
Peter Kavanagh with a 4.75 lbs salmon caught on the Ridge Pool (A special thanks goes to Chris Ryan for providing the successful fly)
Knockmore Salmon Anglers recorded 5 grilse for the week. Attymass Anglers reported 8 grilse, the best weighing 5 lbs. Coolcronan Fishery had 27 grilse for the week mostly caught on the prawn and spinning. Byrnes Fishery recorded 1 salmon for 5 lbs. Armstrong’s Fishery had 11 salmon for the week mostly on bubble & fly. Gannon’s Fisheries had 9 for the week. The Foxford Fishery reported 68 grilse, mostly caught spinning. Foxford Salmon Anglers reported 37 from their waters. Reports from Foxford town waters say that at least 4 grilse were caught for the week. Cloongee Fishery reported 47 grilse caught with 12 released.
Markus from Germany releasing a fish in Jack’s Pool on the Foxford Fishery.
East Mayo Salmon Anglers recorded 80 salmon for the week with 44 released. The heaviest fish of the week were caught by Shane Gainley, Castlebar who caught an 8 lbs salmon on a Toby and John Node, Meelick who caught an 8 lbs salmon on a fly, which he released.
Reports from the River Deel state that at least 4 salmon were caught, all spinning.
Reports from Lough Conn suggest that at least 5 salmon were caught, mostly trolling. One salmon was reported caught on the fly, and subsequently released.
This report from Declan Moran of Newport Sea Angling Club from their recent junior competition:
After a two year absence due to Covid, Newport SAC were delighted to host the 2022 National Junior Competition / Daniel Peacock Memorial on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd of July 2022.
This year’s competition was fished over two days in the beautiful surrounds of Clew Bay. It was great for the parents, club members and junior anglers to meet once again on the quayside on both mornings to find out who they would be fishing alongside for the day and discuss their tactics. As always our highly paid chefs were on hand to provide a freshly cooked sausage roll and a hot cup of tea for all participants. Each group assembled for a photo before all of the young junior anglers (& helpers) boarded the boats to head out to sea.
A group of anglers ready to head out to sea on board the Whitewater II on Saturday morning
The weather conditions on both days could be best described as challenging but they all braved the difficult sea conditions. The various boats reported decent catches over the two days and it seemed as if there was very little between the boats on their return to the quay. The charts were gathered by the committee members as the long and arduous task of working out the various category winners began behind the scenes. The Junior anglers were welcomed back onto the pier by their parents and the prize presentation was held in Nevins Bar, Newport.
A group of anglers returning to the quay on Sunday evening after taking part in the 2022 National Junior Competition / Daniel Peacock Memorial
At Sunday evening’s prize presentation, local angler Holly McGee was crowned National Junior Champion with a total of 37 fish and 185 points. Holly was presented with the Daniel Peacock Memorial Trophy in front of the large attendance of anglers parents and club members to rapturous applause. Holly’s last entry into this competition saw her finish runner up in the 8 to 13yrs category and this time around she went one better by finishing in top place. Holly was one of 33 junior anglers, all aged between 8 and 18 years of age, took part in this year’s event. Our congrats to Holly on her brilliant achievement from all at the club!
Local angler Holly McGee was the overall winner of the 2022 National Junior Competition / Daniel Peacock Memorial Angling competition seen here being presented with her prize by Sue Steer (Daniels grandmother), Ann Taylor (Daniels gran aunt) and Nanny Dawe (Daniels great grandmother). Holly had a total of 37 fish and 185 points on the day
This annual Junior competition is now in its 30th year and this year also marked the 17th anniversary of the Daniel Peacock Memorial competition. The club’s very first competition dedicated to the Junior members began back in 1992 and has been held every year since. As this was the 30 year anniversary of the competition it is worth expressing our gratitude to the pioneers of the club committee back in 1992 and their foresight in laying the foundations of this hugely successful event. It is also an opportunity to thank the various committee members, anglers, parents and sponsors who over the years have helped to make this event so special for so many young anglers.
: A group of Junior Anglers who participated in the recent 2022 National Junior Competition / Daniel Peacock Memorial on Sunday 3rd of July and hosted by Newport SAC.
Local sponsor Charles Reilly from Chambers Agri Newport was also on hand to present all participants with a plaque and beanie hat (with the Chambers Agri logo) to honour their participation in the competition. Every one of the juniors started and finished the day with a smile. Every single junior angler caught fish on the day and no one went home empty handed.
The rest of the prizewinners!!
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Julie O'Grady and Katie Moran pictured receiving their plaques & hats from Charles Reilly of Chambers Agri (main sponsor).
Great Nanny Dawe (aged 102) receiving a bouquet of flowers from the club pictured with her daughters Sue Steer and Ann Taylor.
Daithí Nevin was the winner of the 14 to 18 years category with 22 fish & 130 pts.
Darragh Mulchrone was the winner of the 8 to 13 years category with 18 fish & 110 pts.
Teams Event winners were Holly McGee, Daithi Nevin, Patrick Sammon & Ruby MacDonnell with a total of 410 points and 72 fish
James Heanue was the winner of the Novice section with 17 fish & 105 pts.
A big thank you to Declan Nevin and family who provided hot food & drinks for all in attendance and also for providing the venue for the presentation. As always, a fantastic display of prizes were on offer, thanks to a combination of Sue & Matthew’s generosity, the clubs hard working trophy officers and all of our generous sponsors. The club wishes to thank each and every one of our sponsors, the skippers, stewards, committee, parents and anyone who generally helped to make the day special for the juniors in whatever way they could. Our thanks also to all skippers and their crew, to the parents who helped out on the boats and those who helped on the quayside each day. The prizes were presented by Cllr. Brendan Mulroy (who gives great support to the club and is a main club sponsor over the last number of years).
Alan Heanue was the winner of the largest fish over the two days with this 45.5 inch bullhuss.
Other prize givers were David Nevin from the Westport branch of the Credit Union, Sue Steer, Ann Taylor & of course Great Nanny Dawe (representing the Peacock family). We were indeed privileged to have Great Nanny Dawe (great grandmother of the late Daniel Peacock) back again to present some of the prizes. We wish her well as she will soon be celebrating her 103rd birthday and look forward to seeing her back at next year’s presentation.
Noah Coughlan wrestles with a big one during the recent 2022 National Junior Competition / Daniel Peacock Memorial
The results of the 2022 Daniel Peacock Memorial / National Junior Competition were as follows:
The overall winner was Holly McGee with a total of 37 fish and 185 points.
8 years to 13 years category:
Winner: Darragh Mulchrone (18 fish – 110 pts) Runner up: Sean Nevin (16 fish – 110 pts) 3rd place: Cian Moran (17 fish – 105 pts)
4th place: Julie O’Grady (17 fish – 85 pts) 5th place: Felix Zeray (13 fish – 85 pts) 6th place: Mollie Mulchrone (13 fish – 65 pts)
Mollie Mulchrone proudly holding a dogfish caught on Sunday 3rd July. Mollie also came 6th in the 8 to 13 years category
14 years to 18 years category:
Winner: Daithí Nevin (22 fish – 130 pts) Runner up: Patrick Sammon (12 fish – 80 pts) 3rd place: Zak Zeray (5 fish – 55 pts)
4th place: Shane Durcan (10 fish – 50 pts) 5th place: Roisin Moran (6 fish – 50 pts) 6th place: Ellie MacDonnell (4 fish – 50 pts)
Shane Durcan with a a dogfish on board the Lady Helen
Novice Category:
1st place – James Heanue (17 fish – 105 pts) 2nd place – Laoise Fynnes (11 fish – 85 pts) 3rd place – Katie Moran (12 fish – 80 pts)
4th place– Aaron Moreno (7 fish – 75 pts) 5th place – Laochlinn Mulchrone (10 fish – 70 pts) 6th place – Alan Heanue (9 fish – 70 pts)
James Heanue was the winner of the Novice section with 17 fish and 105 points. James also won a prize for this 20.25 inch largest ray on board the Lady Helen.
Teams Event winners were Holly McGee, Daithi Nevin, Patrick Sammon & Ruby MacDonnell with a total of 410 points and 72 fish
Teams Event runners up were James Heanue,Rory Moran, Eoghan Smyth & Darragh Mulchrone with a total of 300 points and 41 fish
Zak & Felix Zeray pictured with their mum Collen before departing the quay on Saturday 2nd of July
Individual Boat Winners:
Lady Helen (Sat) – Cian Moran / James Heanue,
White Water II (Sat) – Aaron Moreno
Lady Helen (Sun) – Laoise Fynnes
White Water II (Sun) – Holly McGee
Leah & Shauna Moran pictured after landing a ray each on board the Whitewater II
Largest Ray: James Heanue (20.25 inches)
Largest Bulhuss: Alan Heanue (45.5 inches)
Boatmans Prize: For best angler average score over the two days was Reg Roynon who skippered the Lady Helen.
Congrats to all winners and thanks to everyone who took part on the day!
The club would like to thank all sponsors for their generosity, as without their support, the competition would not have taken place. In particular we would like to thank our main sponsors as follows:
Sue Steer & Matthew Peacock (Main Trophy Sponsors), Clr Brendan Mulroy (Main Club Sponsor), Chambers Agri (Main Competition Sponsor), Nevins Bar (Main Competition Sponsor), Inland Fisheries Ireland, Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Clew Bay Marine Services, Westport Hotel Group, MOWI Ireland, Midwest Furniture, Westport Credit Union, Frank Chambers Auctioneers & Estate Agents, Hastings Insurance, Castlebar Self Storage, Oliver Kelleher Trophies, Keanes Butchers, Marine Institute – Furnace, O’Malley Transport, Ann Taylor, Great Nanny Dawe, Martin Forrestal Engineering, Eamonn Kennedy, Mayo Movie World, Tracks & Treasures, Aislings, Keen Print.
Please contact any member of the club if you wish to get involved in helping out at any of our events throughout the year or visit our website www.newportseaanglingclub.com for further details.
A group of anglers heading out to sea on board the Lady Helen with club mentor Shane Gilvarry.
Jim Clohessy had an urge to chase haddock and whiting so he pushed offshore to some likely ground. Fishing with friends he had a steady stream of haddock and whiting interspersed with some ling and pollack, red gurnard and even the ubiquitous blue whiting. Most interesting on the day more haddock were caught on lures than bait. Jim was so busy catching fish that he forgot to take many pictures!
In Jim’s own words, “We had more haddock and big whiting (up to 2.5lb) than you could shake a stick at. Superb angling.”
Care needed at slip ways
Jim also added this warning: Be extra wary on slipways. Even the usually impeccable Paddy’s Point was treacherous at low tide. I have heard of a few slips and near accidents with trailers and people even getting hurt. So be careful out there.
A birthday pollack for John
Also out and about was Richie Ryan of Eire Bass who fished with John Pythian from the UK. John celebrating his 50th birthday at the weekend and headed to the water to mark the day. For his efforts he had some lovely pollack on fly.
Why not try fishing from the first licensed saltwater fly-fishing boat in Ireland in the second largest natural harbour in the world? Your guide, Commander Richie Ryan Retd. , has built up a huge knowledge of bass fishing, over the last 30 years.
Notes: With a purpose built boat he is insured to carry up to 3 anglers. Bass and pollock on the fly are the main target species.
Young and old are welcome and if you have no knowledge of fly-fishing, other methods are available. Richie has been responsible for a vast number of clients catching that elusive first ever bass.
Anyone who knows John Fleming, skipper of the Brazen Hussy II, knows he loves his shark fishing. So much so he named his business Blue Shark Angling Galway. John has been eagerly awaiting the arrival of sharks to the bay, and this week he had the right crew on board.
The anglers – Andy ,Conor, Paul and Gavin brought 3 nice porbeagles to the boat, and had 3 or 4 more dropped runs. Porbeagles, for the uninitiated, are like a miniature version of a great white. Well, we say miniature, but these powerful sharks can go to well over 300lbs. And anyone who has played a good porbeagle knows the sheer power they have. I certainly do – my back remembers!
A decent porbeagle brought to the side of the boat. Most are released here to avoid unnecessary handling.Let’s do battle! Getting stuck into a porbeagle
The following day saw 2 more sharks landed, both porbeagles again, no sign of blues yet. Both fish came to Andy’s rod; the first fish approx. 80-90lbs was released at the side of the boat. An hour or so later and after a couple of drops Andy hooked into a bigger fish which gave a really good account of himself. The fish wrapped in the leader at the end so it was decided to boat the fish to untangle it and get it back safely. And time for a quick photo of course!
Andy with one of his porbeaglesFish on!
Before all shark hell broke loose, John’s anglers were enjoying good mixed fishing earlier in the week, with plenty of whitefish producing great sport.
PollackCodA nice pollack
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
Great fishing once again to report from west Clare, where local charter boats have been mixing it up with plenty of species. Skipper Luke Aston says the spurdog fishing has been tremendous, with packs of fish up to 18lbs providing lots of action. While the spurs have been very active, after a while Luke had to move to try to find other species, who didn’t get a chance at the baits while the spurs were around.
Spurdog
Luke had a couple of day charters over the weekend, and good mixed fishing was the result. These two young brothers enjoyed their trip, catching their first tope each.
Two happy men with one of their tope
A session at anchor also produced some nice thornback ray.
Thornback ray
On the Lady Gwen, skipper sean Maguire has also been enjoying good nixed fishing, with some nice ling showing. And of course, plenty of spurdog as well!
A fine bull huss
Ling
The smile says it all. A happy man with his pollack.A nice pollack for this happy angler
Go fishing…
Clare Dragoon
Clare Dragoon is a LOCHIN 366 powered by 650HP engine, skippered by Luke Aston and operating out of Carrigaholt Co. Clare…
I have some offers up on my web site www.fishandstay.com and if anybody is interested in putting a trip together please do get in touch. Also I Twitter from the boat on @fishandstay and try to update my face book page www.facebook.com/CarrigaholtSeaAngling fairly often!To experience some of the best deep sea fishing available in Ireland contact Luke. Telephone: +353 65 9058209 or +353 87 6367544 Email:lukeaston@eircom.netWeb:www.fishandstay.com
Lady Gwen II
Fishing Adventures on Séan Maguire’s Lady Gwen II, a Lochin 33 M265Ti Perkins charterboat which operates 15 miles from Kilbaha, Carrigaholt, and Kilrush.
Whether you want to go to the Atlantic Ocean for a large selection of species, including different types of shark, or fish the estuary for ray conger tope etc, Fishing Adventures will cater for whatever fishing you desire. Telephone: +353 (0) 877508758 or +353 (0) 894431182 Email:fishadven@gmail.comWeb:www.fishingadventures.ie
Water levels extremely low on the Bandon River last week, fishing effort minimal. There were 2 salmon reported caught on the Innishannon stretch, one of these was released.
Bandon Angling Association have set up a guiding service in conjunction with Jason Nash, Peter Aspinwall and Phil Dewey. Details of the guiding service are provided on the website and they are looking forward to making memories and enhancing people’s fishing experiences on the river Bandon. Day tickets and club membership are also available. Web: https://bandonangling.com/
Dunmanway Salmon & Trout Anglers Association have 10 miles of fishing between Togher Castle and Manch Bridge (Fly Only). Day / Season tickets from Dunmanway Salmon & Trout Anglers Association +353 (0)23-8855196
Ballineen and Enniskeane Anglers have 4 miles of fishing and day tickets are available for visiting anglers. Day tickets available from Tom Fehily grocers in Bridge Street, Ballineen. Tel:+353 23 47173
Fishing is quiet due to extremely hot weather and low river conditions after the last rains levelled off.
Salmon and some Grilse in system average size ranging 2.5 -7 kgs.
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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:
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.ieEmail: fishing@fortwilliamireland.com 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.
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.
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.
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:info@blackwatersalmonfishery.com 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.
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.
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
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:info@longuevillehouse.ie Website: www.longuevillehouse.ie
Vincent Appleby reports on the week’s fishing on the Waterville System:
6/7/2022 World famous Butlers Pool and at www.watervillegolflinks.ie take all the Salmon headlines and for good reason, Kevin, from Boston Massachusetts USA caught a fine Grilse on the fly this morning while flyfishing with his Gillie. Now we head upstream to Lough Currane, going by the post and Telegraphs the Currane anglers were all quiet in all departments this day. Wind NW light to fresh with reasonable cloud cover.
7/7/2022 It was blazing saddles on Waterville lake this day, but this didn’t deter top Salmon and Sea Trout guide Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com taking his client out and catching a fine 5 lbs. Grilse on the troll. Wind NNW light and variable.
8/7/2022 I can say without any fear of contradiction that renowned Currane Angler Mr. Andy Wishart caught a fine 5 lbs Grilse on the troll.
9/7/2022 Now today’s action came from the North Shore and at watervilleboats@gmail.com Currane angler Mr. Michael Henry, while fishing with his Gillie, caught a fine Grilse on the troll. Weather bright and sunny all day, wind light and variable.
10/7/2022 As they said in Kerry today, we will make a point against Dublin at Croke Park and that they did in the semi-final so congratulations to Kerry, sadly the Currane anglers didn’t make their point in the fishing department but to be fair to the Currane anglers it was bright and sunny all day and very warm, followed by a light and variable wind from the SW.
11/7/2022 There was some great Salmon fly fishing out of the North Shore and at watervilleboats@gmail.com renowned all round Currane Fly angler Mr. Michael Henry, while fly fishing with his Gillie, caught two cracking Salmon on the fly, weighing in at 5 ½ lbs and 4 ½ lbs. The picture tells the Currane story of the day. Wind SSE veered South light with good cloud cover.
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12/7/2022 Straight to the action into the fly department, Liam, Joe, Dan, the Lads from Carlow had a good day today especially for Dan who caught his first Salmon on the fly while fishing with his Gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com so congratulations to Dan, may it be the first of many. Now we head for the hired-out boat department of watervilleboats@gmail.com Mr. Andy Wishart, caught a lightening fresh 5 lbs. Grilse on the troll. Wind light SW and veered NW later in the afternoon and just for the record there was light misty rain at times.
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:
Mark Gannon from Courtmacsherry Angling has had great luck with visiting Dutch anglers. This group had missed 2 fishing holidays with Mark due to the Covid pandemic but this week in lovely conditions they are making up for it.
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Specimen skate
Pollack
Ling to 35lb were caught
The crew have caught over 40 Ling to 22lbs on the wrecks. They’ve had blue shark released at the side of the boat to 90 lbs, Pollack to 11 lbs, cod to 8lbs, Common Skate to 160 lbs for Dave (an Irish Specimen) and an Irish Specimen Ling of 35 lbs caught on the offshore reefs for Kees.
It’s still going well today with a large female common skate 2.02m with a wingspan of 1.64 m along with bull huss, conger and pollack.
Small boats
Bass fishing has been good for the self drive anglers with fish up to 6lbs caught.
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Charter boats and self drive boats in Courtmacsherry
Courtmacsherry Sea Angling Centre offers charter boat fishing and inshore small boat hire.
Lady Patricia
Aquastar 38′. 370 HP Skipper: Mark Gannon Licence: 819 Base: Courtmacsherry Operational Area: 30 miles out from Courtmacsherry
Notes: Mark has two Aquastar 38’s, Lady Patricia and Lady Louise. Specialising in wreck fishing, Mark’s boats have consistently provided specimen fish over the years. Shark, reef and general inshore angling also on offer.
Lady Louise
Aquastar 38′. 370 HP Caterpillar Skipper: Sean Maxwell Licence: 818 Base: Courtmacsherry Operational Area: 30 miles out from Courtmacsherry
Authorised blue fin tuna boat 2026
Notes: Mark has two Aquastar 38’s, Lady Patricia and
Lady Louise. Specialising in wreck fishing, Mark’s boats have consistently provided specimen fish over the years. Shark, reef and general inshore angling also on offer.
Inshore small boat hire
With our Self Drive boats several different activities can be enjoyed. Our self drive 16′ Boats are equipped with 8 HP Yamaha 4 stroke engines. Equipment includes:
• Set of oars
• Life-Jackets
• Anchors
• Charts of local area
Lady Patricia
Lady Louise
