“Few nice days on the tope lately, 12 to the boat and a few lost at the side the last day we were at them. Well done to Ryan especially on catching his first few. Skip here even managed a few too!!”
There are also some fine cod about at the moment lovely to see them…
Go fishing…
Sligo Boat Charters are based in Rosses Point, Sligo (10 mins from Sligo town on local bus route). Services available include deep sea angling, reef fishing, shark fishing (August-October) and eco tourism cruises. Trips can be tailor made to suit anglers and include modest half day, full day and evening trip rates for groups, individuals, and children. Rods and tackle are available for hire on board and skipper can arrange accommodation if contacted in time. Gift vouchers are also available. Sight seeing tours for non anglers.
Last Sunday, membes of Killybegs Mariners Sac enjoyed an excellent day’s variety fishing with Aidrian Molloy of tuna.ie
A total of seventeen different species were caught including a number of new club records for tub gurnard and spotted ray.
Spotted ray
Go fishing…
Deep Blue
Skipper: Adrian Molloy Base: Killybegs Operational area: Up to a 30 mile radius from the point of departure.
Authorised bluefin tuna boat
Notes:We can also offer you some of the finest Sea Angling in Ireland, inshore and offshore on the best boats and with the best skippers.
Whatever your angling interests from ultra light tackle and fly fishing for big reef pollack to trolling and stand-up tackle for fast fighting Tuna – we aim to please ! Dolphin and whale watching, scenic tours and wildlife trips available along some of the most spectacular scenery in Ireland. Shark fishing! Skate fishing! Tuna fishing! Donegal has it all.
A trout caught by Brendan Murphy on Lough Conn to a Mayfly Stimulator
Kevin O’Boyle reports from Lough Conn…
Lough Conn Angling Report week ending 11/07/21
Calm cool weather made trout angling extra difficult for the week. Only a handful of anglers ventured out.
Peter Roche from Cloghans fished Brackwansha shoreline in deeper water and had a few rises but managed to catch a trout just over 1.25 lbs. on a Silver Dabbler.
Around the corner at Rinmore Point after a long evening’s fishing, Cloghans brothers Cormac and Brendan Murphy caught a trout each, one for 1.25 lbs. and the other for 1.5 lbs. Successful flies were the Green Peter and a Mayfly Stimulator.
Cormac Murphy’s trout caught on a Green Peter before releasing to Lough Conn
Reports from Lough Conn reveal that 28 salmon were caught trolling in different locations on the lake.
Bluefin tuna caught, tagged and released on the 2nd of August 2020 in Donegal Bay, Adrian Molloy, authorised tuna skipper.
Bluefin tuna caught, tagged and released on the 2nd of August 2020 in Donegal Bay, Adrian Molloy, authorised tuna skipper
22 angling charter vessels authorised to take part in Tuna CHART programme, operating from ports in Donegal, Sligo, Galway, Clare, Cork and Waterford
Anglers in Ireland are taking part in a unique catch, tag and release programme to help Irish and international scientists learn more about the largest tuna in the world – the Atlantic bluefin tuna.
Under the Tuna CHART programme, recreational anglers on board twenty-two authorised charter vessels will be catching bluefin tuna and skippers will be tagging and releasing them back into the sea, alive, from July to November this year.
The data collected on board authorised vessels will then be used for scientific assessment to improve knowledge of population structures, fish size and how bluefin tuna is distributed in Irish waters and throughout the North Atlantic.
Migrating through North Atlantic waters, bluefin tuna frequent Irish coastal waters to feed. Bluefin is an iconic sports angling species and can grow up to 1,500 lbs (approximately 680 kgs).
Under strictly-controlled conditions, 685 bluefin tuna were caught, tagged, measured and released through the Tuna CHART programme in 2020. All bluefin tuna were caught by anglers in Irish coastal waters and then tagged by skippers. The fish is always kept in the water to ensure correct handling and tagging; the largest tuna tagged in Ireland in 2020 was 2.75 metres long, estimated to weigh over 800 lbs (approximately 360 kgs).
Under the tagging programme, twenty-two angling charter vessels have been authorised to take anglers fishing for bluefin tuna on a catch, tag and release basis, during the open season. All skippers have been fully trained while vessels have been fitted with a customised GPS device. Data is collected by skippers digitally by means of a specifically designed app.
The authorised vessels operate out of ports in Donegal (Killybegs and Bundoran), Sligo (Rosses Point and Mullaghmore), Galway (Cleggan and Rossaveal), Clare (Carrigaholt and Kilrush), Cork (Courtmacsherry, Kinsale, Ballycotton, Union Hall, Great Island in Cobh, Baltimore and Youghal) and Waterford (Dungarvan).
Anglers looking to fish for bluefin tuna in Irish waters may only do so from an authorised charter vessel from now until 12th November 2021. The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority and Inland Fisheries Ireland are undertaking inspections and patrols around the coast to ensure that no unauthorised vessels are targeting or catching bluefin tuna.
Both organisations have also confirmed that any person engaging in fishing for bluefin tuna on a vessel which is not appropriately authorised, would be in breach of the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction (Bluefin Tuna) Regulations 2019 (S.I. No. 265 of 2019) and would face prosecution.
Like last season, skippers will have to adhere to any local or national Covid-19 public health guidelines that may be put in place. A full list of authorised skippers and vessels for the Tuna CHART programme in 2021 can be found at www.fisheriesireland.ie/bluefin or below.
Authorised angling charter vessels for Atlantic bluefin tuna:
A full list of 2021 authorised skippers can be found at the following:
It was a rather cool wet week in the west, with some days struggling to reach between 15° C and 17° C. Mostly very calm with any light winds coming from the northwest. The rain brought a small flood with a fresh run of grilse running the catchment. Water levels for the week from Ballylahan Bridge rose from 0.335m to 1.372m midweek and levelled off on Sunday last at 0.693m. Four pink salmon were reported caught this week also, from the Ridge Pool to Rinnaney Fishery and one above Cloongullane Bridge.
A record 2,089 salmon, mostly grilse were recorded caught for the week in the Moy catchment. A good percentage of these were released again.
The Moy Fishery reported 98 grilse for the week, with 8 released. The most productive method was worming due to the rising water and all fish were caught on the Ridge Pool.
Ballina Salmon Anglers reported 200 grilse for the week.
Mount Falcon reported 60 grilse for the week.
Knockmore Salmon Anglers reported 132 salmon for the week, all caught on the worm.
Attymass Anglers produced 75 salmon from its waters.
Coolcronan Fishery reported 44 grilse caught spinning and worming.
Byrne’s Fishery produced 80 salmon, the best two weighing 8 lbs., all caught on worms.
Armstrong’s Fishery had 90 fish for the week.
Foxford Fishery recorded 143 grilse for the week.
Foxford Salmon Anglers had a record 660 grilse with a decent percentage released.
Foxford town wates produced at least 150 grilse.
Cloongee Fishery reported 16 grilse caught for the week.
East Mayo Anglers recorded 231 grilse for the week, mostly caught on worms, bubble & fly and a few caught spinning.
Cloongullane Bridge had at least 20 salmon for the week.
Reports from the Pontoon Bridge area indicate that at least 15 salmon were caught for the week.
The River Deel produced at least 12 salmon for the week.
More good fishing to report this week from the west Clare charter boats. Plenty of fish of a variety of species coming to the boat in lovely weather and mostly calm seas. From now through September fish will be feeding hard and it’s well worth booking a day afloat with one of these experienced skippers.
Luke Aston, skipper of the Clare Dragoon, says fishing on the drift with all kinds of traces is bringing up a lot of fish. On Sunday Conor got a Spurdog around 13lbs, and there where some nice ling and Haddock through a steady scatter of good Pollack and Coalfish.
A fine 13lbs spurdog
Ling
Red Gurnard
Megrim, a rare enough catch
Pollack
Sean Maguire on the Lady Gwen II also reported excellent mixed species fishing for his guests.
A nice slow drift close to the shore got these young anglers, and not so young, up to 13 species on a beautiful day on the sea.
Another megrim for this young man
Conger eel
And a spur dog for another young angler
A nice pollack for this young man too
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:[email protected]Web: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:[email protected]Web:www.fishingadventures.ie
Final 2021 brown tag draw for Salmon Anglers on the Lower River Lee, No. 5 or Cork District
Salmon anglers are reminded that Brown Tag regulations are in force on the Lower River Lee for the full season until midnight 30th September 2021.
Any angler requesting a brown tag must be in possession of a valid 2021 Salmon Licence and must apply now by email only to: [email protected] before midnight on Friday, 23rd July 2021.
Anglers must provide in their email entry:
Name
Contact Address
Telephone Number
2021 Salmon Licence number – including licence letter prefix
Please ensure that all the above details are included in the email entry to secure a valid entry into the draw.
This is the only method to apply for a brown tag. Multiple applications will be disqualified. Salmon Licences are available online at: https://store.fishinginireland.info. Anglers on the Reserve List from the previous lottery are eligible to enter this draw.
135 of the total 179 tags have been issued to date. A final allocation of 40 tags will be released on Tuesday 27th July 2021.
Due to changing public health guidelines, normal distribution through T.W Murray, Halfway Angling Centre and The Tackle Shop, Shandon Street is unavailable therefore distribution of brown tags has been carried out by lottery for the 2021 Angling Season on the Lower River Lee.
Reminder
Salmon anglers not in possession of a Brown Tagmustfish using Catch and Release methods i.e., single or double barbless hooks. Use of worms is not permitted. A Salmon cannot be taken unless the angler is in possession of a Brown Tag. If a Salmon is taken both a Blue and Brown Tag must be affixed to the fish. Failure to do so may result in penalties.
IFI will send all applicants their entry number for the lottery by email on Sunday 25th July 2021. The draw will take place at 9:30am on Tuesday 27th July 2021 using random number generation. No personal information will be shared. 5 reserve licence numbers will be drawn in case the initial offer of a brown tag is not taken up. Tags will be issued to successful applicants by post.
IFI encourage previous recipients of 2021 Brown Tags to only enter this Draw if you have used your Brown Tag. Proof of usage will be required.
Late applications will be excluded.
If you have a query contact Inland Fisheries Ireland, Macroom on 026 41221.
5/7/21 All quiet on a low Lough Currane and just for record just four boats out by all accounts. Wind WSW and veered North this evening with reasonable cloud cover. Wind max speed 10 mph.
6/7/21 Just one miserable boat out on this dull and overcast day and going by the phone his lines were slack? Wind NNW followed by showers. Average speed 18 mph, gust strength 25 mph.
7/7/21 The Currane Anglers were all quiet on all fronts. So, we head across and congratulate England getting into the Final, thankfully they did not lose their Bacon.
8/7/21 In the words of one Currane Angler on today’s manipulations and I quote, four boats out, did not see anything caught and what do you expect, miracles? With the lake rock bottom. Wind light West with good cloud cover.
9/7/21 Four boats out and all quiet on this overcast and very humid day, followed by the odd shower. My Quote of the day is there’s no Salmon or Sea Trout at the end of these Rainbows.
10/7/21 Currane Anglers were all quiet these bright summer’s day with a light wind SSW light, come evening heavy showers.
11/7/21 All quiet in all departments in the Salmon and Sea Trout department, the same could not be said on the final of the Euros as Italy won in style on penalties, so congratulations to all Italy fans and especially our Italian Currane Anglers. Wind, there was plenty at Wembley, where Lough Currane is concerned It was light WSW with reasonable cloud cover at times.
12/7/21 Low Lake or not it takes the Currane professionals to come up with my Noble Gentlemen the salmon in these difficult low water conditions. Currane fly Angler Mr. Andy Hill from Cork caught a fine Grilse on the fly while fishing with his Gillie Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com As we all know England lost on penalties and there was some celebrations in Pizzo Calabria, Italy as you can see by the videos sent to me by a delighted Italian supporter and Currane Angler. Wind NNW light with reasonable cloud cover at times.
13/7/21 They say Lough Currane knows how to catch Anglers and today was a perfect example because first time Currane Anglers, or I should say “The Déisi fisherman” caught his first ever Salmon on the troll and I can tell you, Oran was one delighted young angler and his good friend Bill Farrell caught his first ever Brown Trout and by all accounts he was delighted with his Battle as they both were. Going by what Oran’s Dad reported they had a fantastic day and learnt loads. On a personal note, congratulations to both Currane Anglers and may it be the first of many. Just for the record they were fishing out of [email protected] Wind WNE light with reasonable cloud cover at times.
14/7/21 There were a few boats out, nine to be precise and by all accounts all their lines were slack and that’s not surprising considering the water levels. Wind WNW light and variable with reasonable cloud cover at times.
15/7/21 Well on this St. Swithin’s day there were four boats out manipulating their skills on this very warm and bright day, especially in the afternoon and going by the text department it was fairly quiet in the angler’s reels department. Wind NW and variable with reasonable cloud in the morning but once the sun broke through the Currane Anglers were like Phantom of the Opera and if they weren’t they should have been.
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
ANGLING REPORT FOR WEEK-ENDED SUNDAY 11TH JULY 2021
Trout fishing on the Bride, Blackwater and its recognised Trout tributaries remains good. Sedges (wet or dry flys) by night and nymphing during daytime the preferred methods.
ANGLING REPORT FOR WEEK-ENDED SUNDAY 11TH JULY 2021
There were about 12 fish that we heard of last week on the Bandon most of these were on the lower river below the town as the river dropped off to low summer levels. Shrimp and prawn were the most successful baits.
