Mick Flanagan of Midland Angling and Shooting has been out on Mount Dalton Lough just outside Mullingar. Mick and boat partner Dermott O’Toole had a nice day’s fishing with dry flies, the best of the fish a 2lbs 10oz trout caught by Dermott.
It seems like the fish are hopping into the boat these days down at Wicklow as every day on board with Wicklow Boat Charters is producing heaps of fish for the happy punters.
The photos are spectacular and the quality of the fish is even better as specimen Hounds and Tope are featuring in most reports from Kit. He has a few spaces in his calendar right now so if you fancy a bit of top quality fishing over the next few days, give Kit a shout.
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: dunnekit@gmail.com Website: www.wicklowboatcharters.ie
James Quinn reports from the Galway Fishery on excellent fishing up to the end of June.
From 22nd June to end of month there were 175 fish caught, 31 on shrimp and the rest to the fly. Water levels were perfect at 1 gate, with a good run of salmon averaging 5lbs, even though they arrived late.
The best of the week was a 10lbs bar of silver that fell to a Munro killer belonging to Tim Keane from Dublin, and sportingly released.
Tom Tynan (91) from Kildare caught his quota from the high bank on fly and his sister in law, Margaret Downes (age not to be revealed), not to be out done landed a nice fish of 4.5lbs from the same bank on the fly.
Father and daughter team, Jim and Sarah Doody landed 5 fish for two sessions on both fly and shrimp, best being 7.5lbs by Jim on fly from the high bank.
Father and Son teams of Brendan and Cathal O ’Dwyer and Dave and Jack McEvoy had their quotas for a session on fly.
Great to see the next generation being coached by their parents.
On that note, we had a photo sent in from Anthony Walsh, uncle of young Lochlann Walsh.
There were fireworks on the Galway weir fishery last Sunday the Fourth of July. A very proud Lochlann Walsh caught his first wild salmon weighing in at just over four pounds. After losing a good fish earlier in the day, and after a titanic battle, the fish was finally landed and after a few years of trying Lochlann finally broke his duck. He was doubly excited as just the evening before he caught and returned a lovely sea trout of one pound on the river slaney on a kildevil spider. He is already planning his next fishing trip with a day on Lough Corrib at the end of the month.
A great achievement, but at the other end of the age spectrum it was great to see Ned Cusack, former fishery manager, landing two salmon at the age of 102! Most people would do well to even reach that age, never mind being able to fish for salmon. Ned also landed an invasive Pacific pink salmon on his afternoon fishing at the weir.
We also spotted some great photos from Yamil Turcuman, who enjoyed his day on the fishery with friends James Barry and Fergus Glynn. All fish sportingly released, and thanks for the photos Yamil!
There are a great number of fish showing in the rivers, and with one gate open on the weir, conditions look good for fishing for the next few weeks. Although day fishing is very busy, there may be slots available for evening fishing (fly only). To enquire about availability, contact the fishery at 091 562388 or email seamus.hartigan@fisheriesireland.ie
This report comes in from IASCaire Feeder Fishing Club:
The final match of our Covid Rehab League took place on Sunday in Lough Oughter. With top places up for grabs it was going to be an intense match to say the least!
Fishing wasn’t the greatest but a few people managed to crack it!
Top 3 of the day:
This final match really made it tight between a few anglers at the top and the league finished with a entertaining battle for the top 3!
COVID REHAB LEAGUE TOP 3 WINNERS 《 2021》
Norbert Renaud of L’Ile Verte Fishing Lodge will be escaping the heat on Friday evening to livestream some of his expert fly tying skills – this time he’ll be cooking up some chicken flies, another super effective pattern for Irish pike.
You can check out the stream here from 7pm Irish time Friday evening and you can also check out some of Norbert’s back catalogue on his Youtube Channel.
Norbert Renaud from L’Ile Verte Lodge in Cavan is a pike guide who specialises in bringing French anglers to Ireland. Based in Killeshandra, Norbert is in one of the heartlands of pike angling in Ireland. Norbert live streams a fly tying session every Friday night at 7pm Irish time on his Youtube Channel.
Get in touch with Norbert through his Facebook page or his website to plan your pike fishing adventure.
Mark Gannon reports on an all night session that turned up some monster fish…
Thursday evening we set off at 1900 hrs and steamed over 2 hours to a wreck that had fished well for several species over the years. The Ling record was broken fishing on this wreck in 2000 after 34 years and also the Coalfish record was smashed twice. But the conger record – that elusive prize of 72lbs is still to be broken. It nearly reached at 67 lbs by Seamus Guerin (RIP) on this wreck and on the same day we boated 114 congers nearly all over 30 lbs including several specimens!
So the plan was a few drifts to set us up for anchoring, then anchor in a position that as the tide changed direction we would still be on the wreck. We also had a few chum blocks out from Screaming Reels to entice the sharks. We had seen several devouring the carcass of a whale enroute that got everyone excited!
In the end we boated over 50 congers. The heaviest for Mark John Gannon and Seán Maxwell measured at 1.8 metres, both Irish Specimens. We also had 10 Blue sharks and a few Ling. The ling were starting to come on the feed but we had to head for home. They’ll be bigger next time we venture south.
The bay is still producing good catches of Common skate and thornback ray, and there’s good pollack fishing on light tackle. The Selfdrive fleet targeting bass are doing well with fish to 48 cm. Anglers from the shore are getting Giltheads. There was one of 6.5 lbs for Jeremy Smith another Irish Specimen,
Mark Gannon
Courtmacsherry Angling
Courtmacsherry Sea Angling Centre is one of Irelands Premier Angling Centres based in the picturesque village of Courtmacsherry located only 30miles from Cork International Airport on the West Cork coast between the Old head of Kinsale and the Seven Heads peninsula.
Our purpose built Sea angling and selfdrive boats offer the sea angler the ultimate in safety and comfort.
Sea Angling in Courtmacsherry produces good results both for the offshore charter angler, the selfdrive angler for inshore fishing or the wreck enthusiast.
Address: Woodpoint Guest House, Courtmacsherry, Co. Cork.
Telephone: +353 (0)23 8846427 or +353 (0)86 8250905
Email: csal@iol.ie Web: www.courtmacsherryangling.ie
Salmon angling on the Blackwater picked up earlier this month on fisheries from Ballyduff, Co. Waterford to Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. Unfortunately, despite plenty of reports of large shoals of Salmon seen along many sections of the river other fisheries have not done as well. In the last few days the grilse run has hit the river and anglers in the lower half are again doing very well.
On 6th July, Fortwilliam’s anglers had great sport with 4 fish landed. Nick Ro landed 3 fish on fly on the Glenmore beat releasing 2 safely and hooking into the same amount with long distance C&R.
The Blackwater Salmon and Trout Fishery saw a 30cm rise in water levels on Wednesday 07 July. By 2pm they had 7 fish hooked and 4 landed on the Cable Island beat alone.
On the 8th they had another fantastic day on the fishery with a total of 11 fish hooked and 6 making it to the net. Angler of the day was Robert who landed 4 fish on the fly at Cable Island. Water was dropping slowly and the fish were running hard.
On Saturday all beats at Fortwilliam produced fish as there was another nice run of grilse. Anglers reported it was great the see fish entering the fishery even to watch them running by. Father and son team Paddy and Luke Mullins had a good day out landing 3 on fly and all released.
Blackwater Salmon and Trout fishery also had a great day on Saturday. Between Friday and Saturday they had 32 fish hooked with 19 making it to the net. There was fantastic fishing around and all beats produced fish. Most salmon were taken on light gear and small flies providing great fun for the anglers.
Fish were also reported from Blackwater Salmon Fishery and Careysville on Sunday (yesterday). Although there are a lot of grilse running some bigger fish are also on the move. At Careysville one lucky angler had a right lump of a fish. One of the largest salmon on the fishery this season so far.
Sunday’s rain should see continued sport into this week.
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: info@blackwatersalmonfishery.com
Mobile: +353 (0) 872351260 Telephone: +353 (0) 5853929
Web: www.blackwatersalmonfishery.com
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: 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.
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: fishing@careysville.com 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: info@lismorecastlefishery.com
Website: www.lismorecastlefishery.com
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: info@longuevillehouse.ie
Website: www.longuevillehouse.ie
Frank Maunsell from the Owenmore Fishery reports that as the levels on the river came up on Sunday the fishing improved…
7th July 2021: Even though the water was a bit on the high side we still managed to land 5 grisle and 1 salmon between 2 rods.
There was also a large amount of sea trout traveling, a lot of them were juniors but we did see and catch a few up to 2lbs.
The water should hold good for the next few days and whoever gets on the lakes in suitable conditions should have a field day.
There are approximately five miles of fly fishing along the main part of the Owenmore River in Kerry, with 33 named pools and an additional 180 acres of lake fishing in this Kerry beauty spot. The salmon, grilse and sea trout begin to run in April. The runs continue through spring and summer into early October.
Telephone: 066 7139408 Mobile: 087 9476309
Email: enquiries@owenmorefishery.ie
Web: www.owenmorefishery.ie
July has got off to a fairly grey start here in the West, with cloudy skies dominating our weather. Some rain early in the week helped with low water levels, with many rivers seeing a rise, most dropping back now after a small flood.
Salmon had been waiting impatiently in many estuaries and made the most of the rise to head upstream, and reports from around the country are of good salmon fishing this week. With many reporters focussing on fishing, we should see more reports come in next week to reflect this. There were 391 salmon reported on the Moy, with many anglers enjoying great sport. The Moy Estuary is also fishing well for sea trout at the moment.
More pink salmon were reported this week, with at least 2 from the River Corrib in Galway. Unfortunately, these are a non-native species to Ireland and, if they become present in sufficient numbers, may negatively impact our native Atlantic Salmon. As a result, Inland Fisheries Ireland has issued an alert and is now asking all salmon anglers to be aware of the possibility of catching a Pink Salmon, making sure not to release any back to the water, and to report any sightings to IFI.
We are also asking anglers whose 1-Day or 21-Day licences for the current season have expired to kindly return their logbooks and any unused gill tags.
Not much pike action to report, but Arkadiusz “FishHunter” Smakowski sent us in a great video of a decent canal pike from a recent outing. Competition anglers may be interested in the Erne Predator Challenge that will be hosted by Watermill Lodge on Lough Erne in September.
Coarse angling is picking up well, and some match anglers in Monaghan enjoyed good fishing despite torrential downpours at the weekend. Young Anthony O’Neill had good fishing for tench, carp and even gudgeon at Mount Juliet, but the best coarse report is from Cavan this week. Dublin angler Conor McIlwaine has been putting in the hours looking for big bream of late and struck it lucky this week with some fine fish, including this ‘dustbin lid’ which is our Catch of the Week.
Trout angling on many rivers is difficult at the moment, with low water and warm temperatures making for tough conditions. Fishing early and late is often the best option. In spite of low water, anglers on the Nore at Mount Juliet enjoyed good sport.
The sea angling season is reaching its peak, with another couple of months of warm waters and good fishing to look forward to. We have reports of good fishing from all around the coast, including great tope and ray fishing in Wicklow. Mackerel have been plentiful all over, providing good bait and bringing predators inshore. Good reef fishing for mixed species was reported from a number of areas, with some Killybegs anglers catching some eye-catching bluemouth while out with skipper Adrian Molloy.
Predators are also enjoying the mackerel bonanza, with porbeagle shark reported from west Cork and Clare, including a fine fish for young angler Evan Collins, fishing aboard dad Tom’s charter boat.
The weekend looks good for fishing, with a mix of overcast skies, a few clear spells and scattered showers tomorrow in light winds. Sunday looks more showery but next week sees plenty of dry weather and light to moderate wind, and even high pressure possibly building later in the week.
Safe fishing to all and tight lines, especially here in Ireland.
Kevin Crowley
Catch, Photo, Release
If you have an angling story to share with the Irish Angling Update please send it to reports@fisheriesireland.ie.
The fishing has been very good off the west Clare coast of late, with plentiful mackerel getting whitefish and predators feeding hard. Luke Aston, skppper of the Clare Dragoon, reports good mixed species fishing. Fish caught included pollack, cod, haddock, coalfish, and red gurnard among others.
The Lady Gwen, also fishing the west Clare coast, also enjoyed good fishing with plenty of whitefish about. Skipper Sean Maguire had a group with something else on their mind after a morning catching pollack and other reef fish. They set up a shark drift, and were rewarded with three porbeagle shark to the boat. I’m sure that was a lot of fun! All the sharks were tagged for the Irish Sportfish Tagging Programme, a wonderful citizen science initiative that has provided invaluable information on growth rates, distribution and migration patterns of some of our biggest fish species.
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.net Web: www.fishandstay.com
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.
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