Anglers on the Suir in the Carrick and Glenview area are reporting catches of two and three Salmon per day over the past week with as many being hooked. Fresh runs of fish have been spotted moving during the past week despite water levels being slightly up.
Noel Power had this picture taken on the morning of the 21st June by a lady walker on the tow path in Carrick who kindly stopped to take this snap of Noel and his catch. The Salmon was caught with a Ballinderry Blue Fly. Jean Loup Trautner a local Angling provider who has 3 fishing beats on the River Suir has reported that all 3 of his areas; Poulatrass, Gurteen and Newcastle are all fishing well. He has regular French anglers coming to the River Suir to Fish and all that visited have been pleased with the fishing in the area. He can be contacted via email on [email protected]
Noel Power, Carrick on Suir (N Power, 2018)
Bio Security: As always, we would kindly like to remind all who use Ireland’s watercourses to please use appropriate biosecurity measures for themselves so to help prevent the spread of invasive species in and out of the water.
Water Safety: The Carrick staff would kindly like to remind all about the importance of using Life Jackets in and around water as they really do save lives. Adequate Flotation devices should always be worn and it especially sets a template regards water safety where younger Anglers are present.
“Take only memories, leave only footprints”. The Carrick staff would like to ask all who are using the water courses in the area to be mindful of littering and to please use bins provided or take home their rubbish.
Sun Safety: As Ireland is currently enjoying one of the hottest weeks in decades we are advising Anglers and all who use the water courses in the SERBD to use adequate sun protection and cover up where possible. It is not advisable during these hot days to spend prolonged periods of time exposed to the sun, especially in or on water.
Temperatures dropped back on the week beginning 18th of June with cloud cover and showers frequenting the region. But, by the beginning of the week of the 25th of June Temperatures and conditions have changed drastically with Ireland seeing temperatures soar. Currently, Ireland is seeing some of the hottest temperatures in decades with clear skies and sun forecast for the coming 7 to 10 days.
Trout fishing has been slow of late. Anglers have reported some catches in the evening on the fly but overall Trout fishing has been slow over the past week.
Bio Security: As always, we would kindly like to remind all who use Ireland’s watercourses to please use appropriate biosecurity measures for themselves so to help prevent the spread of invasive species in and out of the water.
Water Safety: The Carrick staff would kindly like to remind all about the importance of using Life Jackets in and around water as they really do save lives. Adequate Flotation devices should always be worn and it especially sets a template regards water safety where younger Anglers are present.
“Take only memories, leave only footprints”. The Carrick staff would like to ask all who are using the water courses in the area to be mindful of littering and to please use bins provided or take home their rubbish.
Sun Safety: As Ireland is currently enjoying one of the hottest weeks in decades we are advising Anglers and all who use the water courses in the SERBD to use adequate sun protection and cover up where possible. It is not advisable during these hot days to spend prolonged periods of time exposed to the sun, especially in or on water.
Ballyshunnock Lake has been fishing very well during the past week with good sized Tench being caught. Weights are averaging 3/4lbs. Coarse fishing on the lake has been good of late with Rudd, Bream and Hybrids being caught. Perch is not as abundant at the moment. Anyone that would like to fish in Ballyshunnock can contact Martin on 0879312046.
Bio Security: As always, we would kindly like to remind all who use Ireland’s watercourses to please use appropriate biosecurity measures for themselves so to help prevent the spread of invasive species in and out of the water.
Water Safety: The Carrick staff would kindly like to remind all about the importance of using Life Jackets in and around water as they really do save lives. Adequate Flotation devices should always be worn and it especially sets a template regards water safety where younger Anglers are present.
“Take only memories, leave only footprints”. The Carrick staff would like to ask all who are using the water courses in the area to be mindful of littering and to please use bins provided or take home their rubbish.
Sun Safety: As Ireland is currently enjoying one of the hottest weeks in decades we are advising Anglers and all who use the water courses in the SERBD to use adequate sun protection and cover up where possible. It is not advisable during these hot days to spend prolonged periods of time exposed to the sun, especially in or on water.
Templemore lake is continuing to fish well over the past week with good reports coming back of good size Tench being caught, averaging between 3.5lbs to 6lbs. Bream & Rudd are also being caught with weights averaging 3lbs this week. Hybrids are averaging 3lbs to 4lbs.
Grantstown Lake, Co. Laois is fishing very well at the moment with Anglers stating good size pike and coarse being caught during recent weeks. Plenty of Tench are being caught with sizes averaging 3lbs to 4.5lbs.
Ballinakill Lake and Gills Pond have been fishing very well over the past number of weeks with Bream, Roach and Hybrids all being caught varying in sizes between 2.5lbs to 4lbs.
Upcoming competitions: Templemore district Anglers will hold a coarse fishing competition on the lake on for juveniles on Saturday 7th of July. Draw will be at 11.00 and fishing will commence at 12.00 until 16.00. On Sunday 8th of July there will be a competition for adults. Draw will be at 10.00 for fishing to commence at 11.00 until 16.30.
Bio Security: As always, we would kindly like to remind all who use Ireland’s watercourses to please use appropriate biosecurity measures for themselves so to help prevent the spread of invasive species in and out of the water.
Water Safety: The Carrick staff would kindly like to remind all about the importance of using Life Jackets in and around water as they really do save lives. Adequate Flotation devices should always be worn and it especially sets a template regards water safety where younger Anglers are present.
“Take only memories, leave only footprints”. The Carrick staff would like to ask all who are using the water courses in the area to be mindful of littering and to please use bins provided or take home their rubbish.
Sun Safety: As Ireland is currently enjoying one of the hottest weeks in decades we are advising Anglers and all who use the water courses in the SERBD to use adequate sun protection and cover up where possible. It is not advisable during these hot days to spend prolonged periods of time exposed to the sun, especially in or on water.
At the time of writing my last update we were having some serious rain that finally added up to 44mms. The river actually went to 90 on the evening of the 19th. This flood has since kept the water at a good level for fishing, with the gauge now at 25, which is still plenty water for fish to run. There are some fish running at the moment, but the 23 degrees and clear blue skies do not actually help. Present indications are that the beautiful weather will continue till the weekend at least.
Salmon in the rain
First fish since my last update was Charles Cooper, who has come for three days in week 25 for the last 25 years. In that time Charles has only blanked once, which is an amazing feat. On this occasion he left it until the final hour! He had a lovely 5lbs2ozs fish from the Quarry Pool on the only fly he fishes, a Willie Gunn. The following morning, the 20th, with the river at 60, Margaret Downes had a cracking 8lbs6ozs sea liced fish from the Rock Pool on a Willie Gunn, which Noel Wallace landed for her in the Kings. Roxanne Davies had a fish in the afternoon of 5lbs10ozs from the Turn Pool on a Delphi Collie.
The following morning, her mother Julia Horne landed a nice grilse of 3lbs14ozs in the Rock Pool, again on a Delphi Collie. Simon Romer-Lee landed his first ever salmon, a fish of 7lbs, in the afternoon off Finlough on a Willie Gunn. John Hamilton’s persistence paid off when he landed a nice grilse of 3lbs10ozs at the bottom of the Meadow Pool on a Delphi Collie on the 22nd.
We then started a busy week 26, with the return of a long standing group from Bavaria. Their enthusiasm is still good, despite the magnificent weather, although there has been a few more beach trips than usual! Despite the susshine there have been a few fish lost and three landed. Holder Peres had a fish of 4lbs7ozs from the Bridge Pool this morning on a Beaded Nymph. Jenny Lucas and her husband Geoff, decided on a trip to Doolough this morning rather than the beach. Jenny landed two lovely fish of 4lbs15ozs and 4lbs7ozs and they lost a couple more.
Hopefully, despite the difficult conditions, there may be a few fish landed, especially when the water holds up for the next few days. David McEvoy Delphi Fishery
Go fishing…
At Delphi Lodge, with many years of experience with the timing of the best runs of fish, we have in place a price system that offers both great value fishing and lets our anglers know when they have the best chance to catch a fresh run spring salmon or a summer grilse or Delphi sea trout.
New for 2018/2019
We are delighted to announce an opportunity to purchase prime Irish Salmon Fishing with accommodation in a country cottage. Each new member will have the option of a one week stay, a four day stay or a three day stay fixed for five years. For more information see https://delphilodge.ie/2018/04/10/the-new-delphi-salmon-club-and-syndicate-connemara/
Chris Barry, of Angling Paradise guiding, had the biggest pike caught over 2 days in tough conditions 108.5 cm beauty
The weekend of the 23/24 June saw Loughree Angling Hub hosting the International Pike competition yet again.
This year’s competition saw in the region of 150 anglers fishing, with hot sunny weather creating perhaps not ideal conditions, but was nonetheless pleasant for a change.
Overall winners were Barry and Jack Darby, Tomasz Kurman and Jacek Gorny (second place) and Ben Cusworth and Tommy Doyle (third place).
The winners!
Congratulations to all participants and organisers and we hope to see you all again next year.
Winner of the Individual Title, Dave Roe (centre) pictured with Joe Byrne (R) who finished in Second Place and Ian Knight (L) who finished in Third Place.
Declan Gibbons reports that last week provided good fishing on Corrib, with mayfly, sedges and Caenis getting trout feeding. This week’s heatwave has made things rather more difficult, but the early morning conditions have been perfect for Caenis fishing.
Sunrise over Annaghdown
Larry McCarthy of Corrib View Lodge reports another very good week of fishing. Anglers visiting from England and Wales enjoyed great early morning Caenis fishing and also busy day time May fly fishing.
Owein Mealing on holiday from Wales had 4 days guided by Larry – two on Caenis and two day time sessions on May fly. They boated a total of 25 trout between 1.5lbs and 3lbs. Bill Latham with a party of 5 anglers from England had 3 early morning sessions where they caught and returned more than 20 trout to 3.5lbs. Warmer conditions and light wind will bring on the remainder of the Caenis hatch hopefully over the next few days
Ted Wherry of Mayfly Lodge, Ballynalty (tel. 087-4305957) fished 4 afternoon sessions with Richard Robinson last week and they had fish every day on dry sedge patterns, best fish 3lbs.
Richard Robinson with a nice Corrib trout
Ted Wherry also managed some nice fish including this lovely trout
In the Oughterard area the Oughterard Anglers Association hosted the Kevin McQuinn Cup on Saturday last, well done to Justin Fleming who won the competition, second was Adam Colton and third was Ciara Ferguson a good day was had by all even if conditions weren’t the most favourable for angling.
On Sunday last Ballindiff Bay Angling Club hosted the Federation Cup, with 18 boats participating and 5 fish measured ( C&R competition). The winner on the day was John Clougherty, in 2nd place was Anthony Trill and 3rd place went to Joe Trill. The winning team went to the host club Ballindiff Bay AC. All monies collected for the Federation Cup goes to Cairde Loch Coiribe and directly in to stream enhancement
Chairman Denis Healy presents John Clougherty with the Federation Cup
Well the grilse really arrived in big numbers over the last couple of weeks, with 255 salmon recorded for the fortnight. Water levels have been perfect for fly fishing, with most fish taken on the fly, averaging 4.5-5lbs with a good few fish in the 6-7lbs range also. This week’s heatwave has increased water temperatures substantially, with air temps hitting 29C in Galway and water temps over 20C now. Very small lightly-dressed flies seem to be working best, with size 14s a good choice.
Among those to record fish were Jim Ryan, who landed 3 grilse on fly to 5.5lbs, Michael Cosgrove home on holiday from Dubai, who had 3 on fly to 6.5lbs, and German visitor Louis Falke who took a 6lbs fish on fly. Long-time visitor and well-known lady angler Margaret Downes caught 2 grilse to 5.5lbs on the fly, and Cillian Garvey had 3 fish to 6lbs on fly. Father and son Mick and Barry Brown had 5 fish, with Micj taking fish of 6 and 8lbs, and Barry landing 3 grilse to 6lbs, all on fly and shrimp. John Anderson landed 3 fish on a morning when he met 11 in total, great sport!
Michael Hegarty had a fine 8.5lbs fish on shrimp, and 99 year old Ned Cusack again proved age is no barrier, taking a 6.5lbs fish on shrimp. Sean MacManmon landed 2 fish on fly, while Kerry fan Dave Lenihan warmed up for the Munster Final with 2 fish to 7.5lbs on shrimp. Mick Rogers landed 2 fish to 6.5lbs on fly, son Gary had 2 to 5.5lbs, and Andy Smyth had a nice 6.5lbs fish on shrimp.
Liam Gilsenan fished fly and had 3 fish to 5lbs, Tony Kavanagh had 3 fish to 6.5lbs on fly, and also engaged with a couple more, while Northern angler Dexter Lynas fished very small flies that caught 4 fish to 6lbs. Martin Kiely landed 3 fish to 7lbs on fly and shrimp, and German regular Werner Meckle had 3 grilse to 5lbs on fly. Top banjo player and international jet-setting musician Enda Scahill of We Banjo 3 (check them out!) had a morning on the weir before heading off on tour and landed 3 fish to 6.5lbs, all on fly.
Paul Whelan and Eamon Power were up visiting from the Blackwater and had 2 grilse each on fly, no doubt celebrated with a liberal helping of “Barrys Tea” in local hostelries. Michael Dix landed 4 grilse to 5.5lbs on fly, while Fergus Glynn had 2 fish on fly. Jake Ruane landed 3 grilse on fly and shrimp; Paul Wymes had 3 fish to 7lbs on fly and shrimp, while James Barry and Denis Heffernan both caught 3 fish to 5lbs.
The river in Galway is well-stocked with fish at the moment, and the view from Salmon Weir Bridge is quite something, with ranks of silver salmon swaying in the current below. Although the heatwave and bright sunshine is making for tough conditions, fishing is excellent at the moment and will hopefully continue so for the next few weeks.
21/6/18 We Start with the action on the South side and at www.lakelandshouse.com Luxemburg Angler Ernie, fishing out of Lakeland’s Holliday Homes and at www.lakelandshouse.com caught a fine 5 lbs. Salmon / Grilse, while trolling with his Gillie Mr. Frank Donnelly and at www.lakelandshouse.com Now we head to the North Side and the Bungalow, Mr. Peter Liddel and Mr. Alex Muir from Newcastle caught two fine Salmon in the 9 lbs. class and just for the record their Gillie Mr. Neil O’Shea of www.oshealoughcurrane.com reported to me that one of their Salmon was sportingly put back to fight another day. For the rest of the Currane Anglers it was all quiet on the SW front. Wind NE light and bright and sunny. Yesterdays weather 0.3mm.Maxumum air temperature 15.2c. Just for the record I will put Ernie’s Photo up tomorrow when I will get it.
22/6/18 Straight to the Grilse department, an angler fishing on his own, caught 2 while trolling and released the second, ranging 4 lbs. up to 5lbs. On that Note we will head for the C&R Video of Andrew Mcgall and Screaming Reels, take note you Currane Anglers and even if you don’t take note its definitely worth watching. Wind W then veered N and bright and sunny all day. Yesterdays weather, maximum air temperature 15.4c.
Alana waiting patiently for an aul Salmon!
23/6/18 Lough Currane was all quiet on all fronts as the Currane Anglers looked up to clear blue sky and the sun blazing down and in the words of an angler or to be more precise Killarney Angler Mr. Ed Kelly who puts it beautifully on his fishing trip today on Lough Curran , so Ed take it away, I and my Daughter, went for a troll early, nothing doing, few salmon showing here and there, but it’s not about the fishing it’s about the company, although an aul salmon would help and as you can see by the picture the fly fishing is out and just to let you know My daughters name is Alana avid fisher….. starting her fly fishing this year, lessons in the garden, this afternoon as it’s so bright we’ll be out again early tomorrow I’ll let you know how we get on. All I can say is great to see youngsters taking up the art of fly fishing. No wind this morning come afternoon there was a fine breeze from the NW. Yesterdays weather, maximum air temperature 17.0c.
Lough Currane Blues
24/6/18 Lough Currane anglers are heading out early in the morning hoping for an early rise before the blazing sun shines down on them and as you can see by the photo of the Big Lake / Lough Currane, hardly a cloud in site this day and the same could be said for the Salmon and the Sea Trout and not forgetting the most important of the lot the Currane Angler and for good reason, its mighty hot and slack winds and talking of wind it was flat calm this morning, come afternoon there was a gentle breeze W. Yesterdays weather, maximum air temperature 17.3c.
25/6/18 Ireland is on a yellow heat wave warning but this didn’t deter UK angler Mr. Peter Thomson catching and releasing two Sea Trout, while fishing with his Gillie Mr. Neil O’Shea of www.oshealoughcurrane.com. On the evening shift one local angler kicked the heat wave into touch and caught a fine 5 lbs. Grilse on the troll and for the rest of the Currane anglers it was all quiet on the SW front. Wind flat calm this morning and come afternoon a light wind from the West, bright and sunny. Yesterdays weather, maximum air temperature 21.2c.
26/6/18 Another blazing saddles day, the only break we anglers got on the day shift that there was a nice fresh wind from the SE so on that note we head for the night shift, again the quiet angler, as he calls himself was in good form again this evening, while trolling caught a fine 5lbs. Grilse. Wind on the evening shift was S light. Yesterdays weather, maximum air temperature 20.2c.
It’s surprising how often we have come to associate the seasonal blooming of our myriad wild flowers with various events in the anglers calendar! This last week has seen an unusually prolific blooming of Foxgloves on the banks of our small streams, highways and byways, a riot of purple flowers everywhere! Here in Waterville this annual show of foxgloves has become the herald for the summer runs of sea trout into the catchment.
In the spring we now associate the brightest yellows of the gorse blooms with the arrival of our runs of ‘spring salmon’, the Multi Sea Winter (MSW) fish which are the focus of much of the early trolling activity on Lough Currane. And in the Autumn we look for the bright orange fronds of montbretia sweeping the water above the salmon lies in the Inny River, a color which is often reflected in our favorite salmon fly patterns for that time of the year!
Although its foxglove time and we are anxiously waiting and watching for our sea trout to return, very few have been making it back into the system so far. Just three ‘juners’ have been caught to date, one of which was noted to be particularly burdened with sea lice. On a more positive note a couple of grilse, in excellent condition have also been recorded this week. Lets hope there are more, and healthy, ones to come!
If you are fishing our Upper Lakes at this time of the year, particularly on Namona and Cloonaghlin and you step out of the boat onto the bogland, do be careful where you tread, because under foot are many plants and flowers, some of which are very vulnerable. Do enjoy the cotton grass blowing in the wind and the tiny yellow tormentil carpeting some of the drier areas of the bog. Look out also for Drosera, commonly known as Sundews, which are common on this undisturbed land. These are carnivorous plants which feed on flies trapped in their sticky, mucus covered, tendrils. Unpleasant but quite fascinating!
So next time you are faced with wall to wall sunshine and high temperatures whilst out on the Upper Lakes, remember that there is so much more to see and enjoy.
These high temperature also make life difficult for our hatchery conservation programme, with water temperatures in the rearing tanks hovering at 21 degrees. Much too high for the the juvenile salmon to thrive for very long. Nevertheless our losses are slight, largely as a result of our spreading out the fry to reduce the density in each tank. This, with a reduction in feeding, should see us through this period!
The Waterville Lakes & Rivers Trust, formed by concerned volunteers in 2016, is one of the new Rivers Trusts to be set up in Ireland and is currently aspiring to Charitable Status. Its remit is to protect the fresh and coastal waters of the Iveragh Peninsula.
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
Danny Verbessem and Paul De Neef, from Belgium enjoyed a great week’s salmon fishing in Bangor Erris. Despite the very warm and bright conditions they had two salmon on Carrowmore Lake plus plenty small to medium sized sea trout. But their main target was the Owenmore River which ran very low on their arrival. However, a flood during the week provided excellent fishing conditions and, as a result Danny and Paul caught and released another 6 salmon up to double figures! This was their fifth visit to Bangor Erris and they are looking forward to visiting Owenmore and Carrowmore again next year!
Danny with a fine Owenmore salmon
Double figure salmon from the Owenmore ready for release
Another Owenmore salmon being released
In a fish on Carrowmore
Please note that Carrowmore Lake is a Brown Tag Fishery and that the Owenmore River is “Catch & Release”! For fishing contact Seamus Henry on +353 (0)97 83487 or visit www.bangorerrisangling.com
