David Harris and John Meagher, Tipperary, with 3 fresh ranched grilse caught on Lough Furnace
Fishery Manager Pat Hughes reported that angling conditions were favorable for most of the time and that 8 grilse (all ranched) averaging 3.5 lbs. were caught during the week on the Burrishoole Fishery. Amongst the successful anglers were David Harris and John Meagher from Tipperary with 3 fresh ranched grilse caught on Lough Furnace. Successful flies included Green Peter, Silver Wilkinson and Cascade patterns.
David Harris and John Meagher, Tipperary, with 3 fresh ranched grilse caught on Lough Furnace
To book fishing on the Burrishoole Fishery contact Pat Hughes Fishery Manager at +353 (0)87 2377078.
A very proud Lisa O’Hagan (pictured with her dad) with her first ever salmon
Fishing on the River Moy was a little slower as in previous weeks. Yet, the Moy system had a reported catch of 352 salmon for the week bringing the total for the season, so far, to 2,746 (+510 on 2016).
With a total of 34 fish and conditions ideal for the fly anglers on the Moy Fishery enjoyed another good week. On the Ridge Pool, Andrew Hilder, UK, had two grilse (5.5 lbs. & 6.5 lbs.) on fly, while John McKinney, Athlone, had a grilse on the Weir Pool also on fly. On the Cathedral Beat, fly angler, Peter Williamson, UK, landed two fish at 5 lbs. and 8 lbs. respectively.
Andrew Hilder, UK, with one of his Ridge Pool salmon
However, the highlight of the week on the Moy Fishery was the visit of the Irish Ladies Fly Fishing Association lead by Julie McGeever. The lady anglers were fishing the Ridge Pool, Cathedral Beat & Ash Tree Pool. While only one salmon was caught amongst the ladies, it was taken by Lisa O’Hagan from Dundalk, the youngest member of the group. Lisa was of course over the moon as this was her first ever salmon! She got the four pounder on the Cathedral Beat and the fish weighed 4 lbs.
A very proud Lisa O’Hagan (pictured with her dad) with her first ever salmon
Further upriver on Mt. Falcon, Peter Clarke, UK, caught a 9 lbs. salmon, while German fly angler, Markus Huber had a seven pounder on the Foxford Fishery. Angling conditions around Foxford were also favourable during the week with Rinanney and Foxford Salmon Anglers water producing over 60 salmon.
On Cloongee, a group of 3 French anglers had a total of 8 grilse for the week. All fish were caught on bubble & fly. Also on Cloongee, lady angler, Cathryne Boyce, from Northern Ireland had a 4 lbs. grilse on fly. East Mayo Anglers reported over 30 fish for the week, 5 of which were released.
After a quick photo Danny Verbessem's 7 lbs. Carrowmore salmon was safely released
After the gales of previous weeks Carrowmore Lake was fishable again with sea trout and grilse running in good numbers. Particularly sea trout fishing was excellent for a time with fish up to 2.5 lbs. being caught. A few salmon were also caught. The best one of approx. 7 lbs. fell to regular visitor Paul de Neef from Belgium who was fishing Carrowmore together with his countryman Danny Verbessem who did an excellent job on the oars while Danny was playing his fish.
After a quick photo Danny Verbessem’s 7 lbs. Carrowmore salmon was safely released
Please note that Carrowmore Lake is a Brown Tag Fishery this year! For fishing on Carrowmore Lake contact Seamus Henry on +353 (0)97 83487 or visit www.bangorerrisangling.com.
21 June: As I stated in my last update, we had an encouraging start to June and this I’m glad to say has indeed continued with 16 landed, 14 grilse and 2 MSW’s. Water levels have also risen throughout the system and although we are experiencing a mini heatwave at present.
David Dunne continued his good run of form with two fish on the 11th, one of approx. 4lbs from the Rock Pool on a Cascade and one off Finlough of 3lbs14ozs on a Silver Stoat. The 12thproduced one with Alan Dunlop landing a beautiful grilse of 5lbs7ozs in the Rock Pool on a Willie Gunn. The 13th saw five landed with Alec Greenwell having one of approx. 4lbs in the Turn Pool on an Allie Shrimp and Alan Dunlop landing two more, one from Finlough of 3lbs11ozs on a Collie Dog and one from the Grilse Pool of approx. 11lbs on a Willie Gunn. Rocky Moran also had two off Finlough of 4lbs10ozs and 4lbs8ozs, both on Cascades.
The 14th belonged to the Horne clan. Sadly, Bill is no longer able to fish with us due to ill health, but his daughters Julia and Shauna and granddaughter Roxanne Davies have kept the family tradition going. Julia and her daughter Roxanne managed to land one each. Julia’s was approx. 4lbs and was taken in the Rock Pool on a Willie Gunn. Roxanne who is on her first serious fishing trip to Delphi landed her first ever salmon, a cracking fish of 14lbs5ozs from the Grilse Pool on a Willie Gunn. It’s great to see young people interested in salmon fishing and needless to say she was rather proud of her feat, as was her mother Julia. Roxanne’s parting words to me were “Thank you for introducing me to salmon fishing”, which was lovely to hear from a young up and coming salmon angler. Well done Roxanne and keep up the good work!
Linda McGarry also had a fish of 4lbs3ozs from the Rock Pool on a Willie Gunn.
There was a bit of a lull then till the 16th, when Declan Tuffy had one of 3lbs9ozs from Finlough on a Black Shrimp and Rocky Moran had one of approx. 5lbs on a Red Allie, also from Finlough. There were three taken on the 17th, including two first ever salmon, by father and son team, Barry and Simon Lambert, of 3lbs4ozs and 3lbs10ozs from Doolough. Linda McGarry also had a fish of 4lbs3ozs from the Rock Pool on a Willie Gunn. Finally, Charles Cooper who I don’t think has ever blanked at Delphi caught a lovely grilse of approx. 5lbs from the Meadow Pool on a Willie Gunn on the 18th.
The river is now running at 25 and there are fish entering the system all the time, with a couple lost already today.
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.
Eileen Carroll tells us that 8 salmon were landed last week on the Lee’s club and free waters, best 11lbs at the Kingsley Weir on a prawn by a local angler.
RIVER LEE ESB FISHERY INNISCARRA
6 fish were reported for the week, 2 were returned and 4 were landed on shrimp by local anglers weighing 2¼lbs, 4lbs and 2 weighed in at 4½lbs each.
Go fishing…
The River Lee drains a catchment of 484 square miles of which much is taken up by two large reservoirs. Salmon Angling is confined to an 8 mile stretch from Inniscarra dam to Cork city.
Inniscarra Fishery
This salmon fishery is located between Cork City and the dam at Inniscarra (9 miles). The fishery is run by the ESB (Electricity Supply Board) and an ESB permit is required. There is a fair run of fish with a very good grilse run dependent on water. Permits can be purchased on site from Dan O’Riordan, ESB Inniscarra; 087-9983879.
Lee Salmon Anglers Club
The Lee Salmon Anglers club was established in 1967. It was formed by a group of anglers interested in protecting and promoting the sport of salmon and trout angling on the river Lee. Day tickets available: http://www.leesalmonanglers.ie/
Eileen Carroll with a round up of West Cork salmon catches…
ILEN RIVER
10 salmon landed for the week, best 12lbs landed by a syndicate member on shrimp
COOMHOLA RIVER
2 fish landed for the week best was 7lbs landed by a club angler on shrimp.
OUVANE RIVER
No report.
Go fishing…
The River Ilen is a medium size spate river that fishes best on a dropping flood for both salmon and sea trout. Spinning, worm and fly fishing are the methods used and allowed on club water.
The river is beautiful and a joy to fish, pools along club waters are easily accessible with seats, steps and stiles put in place for the anglers comfort. With selective tree pruning done along the river in recent years fly fishing has become a more available option especially on the lower river with numerous pools opened up to suit fly fishermen, night time fly fishing for sea trout is a pleasure with great stocks of trout entering the river from April.
Eileen Carroll, IFI Macroom, reports that there were about 15 salmon caught on the Bandon last week. There are still plenty of salmon in the system but angling pressure was light due to the sunny weather and high temperatures. However broken weather and rain is forecast for the coming days so prospects are improving.
Go Fishing…
For the new year, Bandon Angling Association have set up a new website which you can view here. A new guiding service has been launched 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. Web: https://bandonangling.com/
Kilcoleman Fishery, Enniskeane, is renowned for its hospitality. The owners David and Patricia Lamb make a particular effort to make their guests feel at home. Past visitors have described the atmosphere as ‘laid back’ and the accommodations as ‘cosy’. Kilcoleman is “fly only” throughout the entire season. However, in certain water conditions, spinning is permitted for salmon. Trout angling is “fly only” at all times. web:http://flyfishing-ireland.com
These 3lb Rainbows, when the water is warm need plenty of time to recover, so please take your time and allow them to catch their breath.
Water clarity in both lakes is good and both lakes have a large head of grown on rainbows and browns.
Take advantage of the cooler weather and go fishing!
Going in or coming out….
FLY FISHING ON KNOCKADERRY CARRIGAVANTRY BALLYSCANLON
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.
Kevin Lyons reports on the pike fishing in the Longford area…
Jean- Pierre with a nice Pike
Jean-Pierre from Belgium was over once again for one of his pike trips to Melview Fishing Lodge. This time he came with son Elliott who was also up for a spot of fishing.
The weather during their stay was not the best for the pike fishing; hot and bright sun and very little wind seemed to put all the big ones to sleep. Fishing with just about everything available to them they mainly had small pike, however a few bigger ones did show up towards the end of the holiday due to the weather changing.
J.P is back in September and I’m sure the conditions will be a little different then, thanks guys.
Kevin has over 30 years experience of fishing in Ireland and is happy to offer a guided tour on your arrival, and to advise where the on-form waters in the area are. We can arrange your bait order so it’s here when you arrive. Melview offers free use of 17ft lake boats with engines to our guests (pay fuel only) and Kevin is happy to assist with any pre-baiting requests. Maps and other information regarding fishing are also available.
