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Canney welcomes launch of new angling boats on Loughs Corrib and Mask

By
Orla Sheils
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Canney welcomes launch of new angling boats on Loughs Corrib and Mask

Clonbur Angling Centre launches new boats which will improve access to fishing on Loughs Corrib and Mask

Sean Canney TD, Minister with responsibility for the Inland Fisheries sector, welcomed the launch of two new grant-aided angling boats for Clonbur Angling Centre.

Minister Canney said: “The new boats will be used by local and visiting anglers on Lough Corrib and Lough Mask in counties Galway and Mayo and will not only boost the tourism angling offer in these areas but will also be available free of charge to novice anglers via angling clubs or associations which promote novice angling.

“This is an important feature of the support funding to encourage more young people, through the guidance of angling clubs, into fishing as a healthy outdoor leisure activity”, he added.

The boats, which were purchased with funding from Inland Fisheries Ireland’s National Strategy for Angling Development funding scheme, are 19 foot in length and will add to the centre’s existing fleet. Lough Corrib and Lough Mask are popular angling destinations in the West of Ireland with anglers looking to fish for trout.

Project supervisor Eamon Ealsh and applicant Hugh O’Donnell pictured with the 19 foot angling boats.

Clonbur Angling Centre is a private business which provides a complete self-catering package to anglers from angling boats and equipment to village and lakeshore accommodation. The Centre has three angling tour operators from Germany, Switzerland and France who regularly use the centre to facilitate tourists looking to fish in the area. It successfully applied for €4,000 from Inland Fisheries Ireland’s funding scheme to expand its fishing fleet with the new boats now available for hire at a reasonable cost. The boats will also be accessible free of charge to novice anglers via angling clubs or associations which promote novice angling.

Suzanne Campion, Head of Business Development at Inland Fisheries Ireland said: “Lough Mask is a renowned angling site for both domestic and visiting anglers. We hope these new boats will support existing boat hire opportunities on the lake while also driving local youth interest in angling and the fisheries resources. One of the aims of our National Strategy for Angling Development is to break down the barriers, both physical and social, which exist when it comes to accessing angling. We welcome the opportunity to work with local angling groups and businesses across the country who are looking to improve and drive interest in angling.”

Hugh O’Donnell, Clonbur Angling Centre said: “We are delighted to add two new angling boats to our fleet which will improve access to this prime angling location on Lough Corrib and Lough Mask. The funding from Inland Fisheries Ireland was crucial in allowing us to grow our angling business and support our local community in doing so.

We look forward to welcoming visiting anglers from all over Ireland and overseas to experience and enjoy the fishing here at their own pace. Our boats will be available to groups looking to support novice anglers in the community and we hope to help the next generation of anglers in discovering a hobby which can last a lifetime.”

Inland Fisheries Ireland’s National Strategy for Angling Development aims to ensure that Ireland’s fish stocks and angling infrastructure are protected and enhanced with a view to ensuring a sustainable habitat and the delivery of the economic, health and recreational benefits which they offer to communities across Ireland. Inland Fisheries Ireland is aiming to grow the angling sector’s socio-economic contribution of €836 million per year by an additional €60 million annually through the strategy. This will be achieved by driving angling participation among domestic and overseas visitors, which in turn is supported by improving access to fishing and developing angling infrastructure.

For more information about Inland Fisheries Ireland, visit www.fisheriesireland.ie . To find out more or to contact Clonbur Angling Centre, visit www.clonburanglingcentre.com .

 

 

 

 

New project at Ballisodare Town, Co. Sligo will help protect important fishery

By
Orla Sheils
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New project at Ballisodare Town, Co. Sligo will help protect important fishery

Inland Fisheries Ireland funds €20K protection project

 A new project at Ballisodare Fishing Club outside Ballisodare Town will help protect this important fishery. The private fishery, which was developed last year to include a state of the art fishery office and two public viewing platforms, is a renowned salmon angling destination. The fishery was vulnerable to illegal fishing and a protection programme was required to ensure the sustainability of local fish stocks.

The project, which was devised and delivered by the club, was supported with funding from Inland Fisheries Ireland’s National Strategy for Angling Development. Ballisodare Fishery Ltd and Ballisodare Fishing Club, successfully secured funding of €20,000 from Inland Fisheries Ireland in October 2017 with the project completed a year later in October 2018.

This section of the fishery was vulnerable to illegal activity in the past as Ballisodare Fishery is the entry point for salmon from the tide into the freshwater and large numbers of fish are often present. It is hoped that the security system will now support protection activities with the installation of modern security lighting alongside a CCTV system to allow for 24 hour monitoring of the fishery. The high standard security system incorporates security cameras which have a night vision mode and flood lighting.

                                   

Suzanne Campion, Head of Business Development at Inland Fisheries Ireland said: “Our National Strategy for Angling Development aims to ensure that Ireland’s fish stocks and angling infrastructure are protected and enhanced with a view to ensuring a sustainable habitat for our indigenous fish populations and the delivery of economic, health and recreational benefits which the fisheries resource offers to communities across Ireland.

This new protection system in Ballisodare will play an important role in deterring illegal fishing and catching those who continue to commit offences. This is crucial if we want to conserve this resource for future generations. It is fitting that this project has been completed just as we celebrate International Year of the Salmon which takes place in 2019 and offers us an opportunity to start a conversation about the importance of conservation and how we can inspire action in this regard across Ireland.”

 

 

 

First Moy Salmon of 2019

By
William Thornton
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First Salmon of 2019

Local angler Noel Maloney was out for a cast before going to work this morning, and he landed the first Moy salmon of the 2019 season. The sea- liced fish was taken on the Ballina Salmon Anglers water at the weir in Ballina. The fish weighed 9 lbs and was caught on the worm. This is the second year running that Noel has caught the first fish, taking the first one last year on the 23rd February.

 

Conditions are good at the moment with low clear water and with some milder weather forcast we should see more rods on the river bank in the coming weeks.

 

How’s the river doing? Check the Ridge Pool Webcam

 

For more about the River Moy and its fisheries, including prices and maps see – https://www.fishinginireland.info/salmon/northwest/river_moy_system.htm

Corrib opens well with trout eager to take

By
Kevin Crowley
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Declan Gibbons reports on the opening of the season on Lough Corrib. After a mild winter, anglers were optimistic for early sport, and were well rewarded with plump trout that have wintered well.

Opening day in the Cornamona area saw good angling had by a number of anglers, with Kevin Kerrigan getting his season off to an excellent start landing 5 fish  – best 3.25lbs, all on wet fly and all released.  Peter Walsh had 3 fish for his day, as well as Cormac Dunleavy and Eamon Gavin landing a fish each, all released with anglers enjoying a customary cook up on one of the islands.

 

Cornamona Anglers enjoying a good lunch on Opening Day
Cornamona Anglers enjoying a good lunch on Opening Day

 

Connacht Predator Anglers on Sunday hosted “Trout Master” catch-photo-release competition on Lough Corrib out of Greenfields, which you can read about here . In total 16 trout, 4 pike and a bonus salmon were caught and safely released again, including the longest fish, a cracking trout of 61cm.

Membership open to all to join contact Colin Rickard 0861710466/ Frank Carthy 0868656409 or email [email protected]

The Connacht Predator Anglers  is an affiliated club of the National Coarse fishing Federation of Ireland www.ncffi.ie. You can follow them at  https://www.facebook.com/Connacht-Predator-Anglers-1053342254854108

Opening day saw Collinamuck & District Anglers host their opening day competition – the Langan Cup – in which 8 boats participated and 35 fish were caught. 1st place went to John & Frank Butler (again!) with 8 fish for 25lbs, 2nd place went to Mike Keady, Martin Walsh & Tommy O’Loughlin with 8 fish for 22lbs and 3rd place went to Noel Carter and Paddy O’Farrell who had 7 fish for 20lbs. Heaviest Fish went to Conor Hynes, a pike of 7.5lbs.

Cong Anglers had their opening day get together, with 11 boats and 20 anglers out for the day. Robbie Conneely had the heaviest fish at 2.9lbs, with members returning to Lydon’s Lodge for their annual opening day get together where members had an enjoyable evening and meal.

 

Robbie Conneely won the prize for Heaviest Fish in Cong Anglers opening day competition.
Robbie Conneely won the prize for Heaviest Fish in Cong Anglers opening day competition.

 

Patrick Molloy (http://www.pmacfishing.com 0879828438) enjoyed a good opening day landing 4 fish for 14lbs, and on Sunday Patrick & Padraig Fahy had 6 fish with an average of 2lbs, all on the Bricin.

Galway anglers & brothers Harold and Kenny O’Toole on Friday last & Sunday landed 22 trout with two over 5lbs spinning Rapalas on the lower Corrib, ranging in size from 1.75 to 5.25lbs, all released apart from two fish.

Opening day in Oughterard saw the club there host their opening day competition, with Gareth Little taking 1st place with 4 fish for 9lbs. 2nd place went to Gerry Molloy, Kevin Molloy & Emmett McGloin with 4 fish for just under 9lbs, & 3rd Place went to Mark Colton & Darren Curran with a bag weighing 8lbs.

Kevin Molloy Guiding (tel. 0879604170) reports of Jasper Matthews and Friend Ian enjoying opening day with 5 fish and the best being 5.5lbs.

 

Overall it has started off very promising, with fish in great condition and coming to all methods. We wish all the anglers on Corrib a very successful season!

Irish Angling Update 21 February 2019

By
Kevin Crowley
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Well, it was a week with plenty of wind and rain, although it has been relatively mild, with temperatures up to 14 degrees on some days, so although we don’t have a lot of reports in, there was some very good fishing to be enjoyed.

The Ireland Angling Show took place in the National Show Centre Swords, Co. Dublin over last weekend, and we were delighted to attend yet again at the biggest and best angling event in the country. Our Family Fun Zone proved extremely popular, and our staff were delighted to welcome and chat to so many people. Attendees to the zone tried their hand at virtual fishing with the angling simulator, learnt about the Irish fish species in the aquariums and got their photograph taken with fish on the green screen!

Inland Fisheries Ireland’s staff also gave out information and advice on angling across Ireland at the Angling Ireland stand. There is a great timelapse video here of just what went on.

 

The victorious Irish Men’s Shore Fishing Team arrived home to a great reception in Dublin Airport on Monday, following their silver medal heroics at the World Championships. Suntanned and no doubt tired after their South African odyssey, they will have many tales to tell this week, and well done to them. Fishing in SA was tough with temperatures up to 40C, and the fishing itself was for species we are certainly not used to at home, but they did Ireland proud. Well done also to the Ladies team, who finished a very creditable 9th in the world.

The Irish Ladies Shore Fishing Team in South Africa
The Irish Ladies Shore Fishing Team in South Africa

 

This blue ray is certainly a fish we don't see in Ireland, caught by JP Molloy, with Joe Carley also in photo
This blue ray is certainly a fish we don’t see in Ireland, caught by JP Molloy, with Joe Carley also in photo

 

Back home, more spring salmon have been reported from the River Drowes over the last week, as well as the first fish off Lough Melvin. The windy conditions made for difficult fishing on Currane, but hopefully more moderate conditions will prevail and we will see some more fish from here soon.

The Killybegs Mariners club are a most active crew, and they organised their first boat trip of the year out of Killybegs last weekend. Mackerel for bait were plentiful, but they surely could not have expected the quality of pollack fishing they experienced on inshore reefs, with a 16lbs specimen the pick of a great day afloat, and our Catch of the Week.

The Western Shore League gets underway this weekend with Galway Bay SAC hosting an open competition at Renvyle, Co. Galway on Saturday evening.

A cracking 16lbs specimen pollack for Kieran
Catch of the Week – a cracking 16lbs specimen pollack for Kieran fishing out of Killybegs.

 

Kevin Lyons from Melview Lodge reports on super pike fishing from the Shannon in Co. Longford, with fish to 25lbs for his guests. It was quiet otherwise, with few reports of pike or coarse fishing.

 

It really was a great trip!
Super pike fishing in Longford

 

The trout angling season got underway on many lakes last Friday, and early reports from Corrib were of trout feeding hard and being in superb condition for the time of year. The Connacht Predator Anglers held a catch-and-release trout competition on Sunday, with every boat catching decent size fish, and the winner having a fine trout of 61cm.

 

A fine trout in great condition so early in the season
A fine trout in great condition so early in the season

 

Inland Fisheries Ireland is currently recruiting 5 Education and Outreach Coordinators for roles around the country. These jobs will involve developing youth angling projects, working with stakeholders and community groups, delivering education programmes and much more. Visit www.fisheriesireland.ie/careers to find out more.

Young anglers in action.

 

And now the weather…

The next couple of days are set to be breezy and showery, but winds are to moderate by Sunday and the weather overall looks set to stay pretty mild for this time of year, with temperatures up to 15 degrees. Water levels are fairly high, but water temps are up for this time of year and fish will probably be more active. There is a gale warning in operation for today and tonight on Atlantic coastal waters but after this it looks much more benign. As ever, if you’re going on the water, take all precautions and stay safe!

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 [email protected].

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More fish off Drowes and first salmon off Lough Melvin

By
Lindsey Clarke
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RIVER DROWES – Monday 11th  to Sunday 17th January 2019.

 

There were nice water levels on the Drowes all week. On Monday the Gauge at the Four Masters Bridge read 0.86m. The river fell steadily over the week due to the mainly dry and mild, spring weather. By the end of Sunday the gauge had dropped to 0.68m. The salmon run is now definitely underway and there were 4 salmon recorded over the week. On Thursday, Ritchie Evans reported an 8½ lb salmon caught on a Flying ‘C’ lure from the Blackwater and 2 further salmon were caught and released of which we are awaiting the exact details. On Saturday, Ian Lowthe accounted for a 6lb salmon caught on a Cascade Variant fly from the Eel Weir. There was a couple of other fresh salmon hooked and lost over the week.

 

For info/bookings etc. on the Drowes Fishery & Lough Melvin see http://www.drowessalmonfishery.com/ or Tel: 071 9841055 (8am to 12 noon).

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LOUGH MELVIN – Monday 11th  to Sunday 17th January 2019.

 

Lough Melvin has been fairly quiet since the Salmon opening day (1st February) but on Saturday the first Melvin salmon of the season was caught once again by local angler John Flanagan. This weighed 8lb 10oz and was caught trolling in Flanagan’s Bay. There were also a number of reports of salmon showing elsewhere on the lough.

 

 

 

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River Drowes

The Drowes Fishery is one of Ireland’s premier spring salmon and grilse fisheries. The river is some 5 miles in length, with over 70 named pools, flowing from Lough Melvin at Lareen Bay and entering the sea at Tullaghan, just outside Bundoran. The Drowes has a wide variety of water suitable for all fishing methods, including several miles of good fly water and deeper slower moving pools suitable for spinning and bait fishing.

For information and bookings on the Drowes Fishery & Lough Melvin see http://www.drowessalmonfishery.com
Tel: 071 9841055 (8am to 12 noon).
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Lough Melvin

For info/boat hire/bookings etc. on Lough Melvin see http://www.drowessalmonfishery.com/ or Tel: 071 9841055.

For info/Guides/boat hire on Lough Melvin contact Sean Maguire’s Tackle Shop, Main Street, Garrison.

Lough Melvin, Rossinver Fishery: For info/Guides/boat hire/bookings etc. contact Sean Carty. Tel: +353 (86) 390 3655.

Cracking specimen pollack out of Killybegs

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Kevin Crowley
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Stefan Martin reports on the first boat trip for club members last weekend, which produced some exceptional fishing. They were fishing with Killybegs Fishing Charters –

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www.killybegsfishingcharters.ie

A club trip out for a few hours on the boat this morning just to see what was about on the first trip of the new year proved very eventful with a whopping specimen pollack of 16lbs for Kieran and some big fish also for Declan and Michael. Stopping the boat for a drift in the harbour before going out provided full strings of fresh mackerel for bait, and the drifts over the Roguey bank outside was full of rod-arching reef pollack with full bellies, with the biggest tipping the scales at 16lbs.

 

A cracking 16lbs specimen pollack for Kieran
A cracking 16lbs specimen pollack for Kieran

Interesting reading the specimen book report for last year with no specimen pollack (12lb) recorded and yet Kieran gets a 16 pounder on the first trip out! Fantastic stuff , great fishing and great to be back at it 🎣🐟

 

Look at the belly on that fish! Another well-fed pollack from Donegal Bay
Look at the belly on that fish! Another well-fed pollack from Donegal Bay

 

Great sport so early in the season!
Great sport so early in the season!

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www.killybegsfishingcharters.ie

 

 

Stefan Martin
Killybegs mariners SAC

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Family Fun Zone a big hit at the Ireland Angling Expo

By
Orla Sheils
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Inland Fisheries Ireland attended the Ireland Angling Expo in Dublin on the 16th & 17th of February with a Family Fun Zone for all ages.

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Attendees to the zone tried their hand at virtual fishing with the angling simulator, learnt about the Irish fish species in the aquariums and got their photograph taken with fish on the green screen!

Inland Fisheries Ireland’s staff also gave out information and advice on angling across Ireland at the Angling Ireland stand.

This video gives a quick insight into Inland Fisheries Ireland’s presence at the event:

Education & Outreach Coordinator Vacancies in Inland Fisheries Ireland

By
Orla Sheils
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Inland Fisheries Ireland is currently recruiting Education and Outreach Co-Ordinators across Ireland as part of its National Strategy for Angling Development. The deadline for applications has been extended until 5pm on Monday, 25th of February 2019.

The role of Education and Outreach Coordinator will have five main areas of responsibility:

  • Supporting the uptake of angling
  • Developing strong community and stakeholder ties
  • Assisting in the development and delivery of education programmes
  • Assist in capacity building within the sector
  • Supporting the IFI sponsorship programme delivery

Visit www.fisheriesireland.ie/careers to find out more.

Here’s a snapshot of just one aspect of the job…

Inland Fisheries Ireland attended the Ireland Angling Expo in Dublin on the 16th & 17th of February with a Family Fun Zone for all ages.

Our staff were on hand to engage visitors on all aspects of the fisheries resource. Attendees to the zone tried their hand at virtual fishing with our angling simulator, learnt about the Irish fish species in the aquariums and got their photograph taken with fish on our green screen!

Inland Fisheries Ireland’s staff also gave out information and advice on angling across Ireland at the Angling Ireland stand.

This video gives a quick insight our presence at the event.

 

Plenty of well-fed rainbows in Waterford as season swings into gear

By
Kevin Crowley
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David Tantrum from Waterford has been in touch to report on the new season at Carrigavantry and Knockaderry reservoirs.

The photo shows the three new 18ft hire boats and the security fence co-funded by Inland Fisheries Ireland.

 

Boats ready for action
Boats ready for action

 

Knockaderry and Carrigavantry have had their first stocking with one kilo rainbows; both lakes also hold a large population of over-wintered fish that have fed hard due to the mild weather, as the stomach contents of this 2 kilo fish show!

 

This 2kg rainbow had been feeding hard on freshwater shrimp.
This 2kg rainbow had been feeding hard on freshwater shrimp.

 

If you don’t fancy rowing you can use an electric engine or fish from the shore at Carrigavantry All are welcome check out our facebook and web site www.waterfordflyfishing.ie

 

Waterford City and County Trout Angling Association

Carrigavantry – This 30 acre reservoir is hidden in the hills behind Tramore.  The lake can be fished from the dam and road and the rest of the lake shore needs waders. The deepest part is the island at 10 feet.Prolific hatches of lake olives and damsels occur. Stocking is with both browns and rainbows. You could loose your catch here to a 20lb Pike!

Knockaderry – The deepest part of the lake is 24 feet at the dam tower, the average depth is 6ft and this results in good weed growth. Trout fatten fast in this fertile water on caddis, snails and stickle backs, while lake olives,buzzers sedges and damsels bring on prolific rises. This 80 acre reservoir is a traditional top of the water drift fishery.

New members are welcome and an active programme of fly tuition is pursued to encourage beginners and get our youth out into the countryside.

For Information about Wheelie Boat, day permits and membership – Click here for information

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