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Good luck to Ireland Home Nations Boat Team

By
Paul O'Reilly
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IFSA Ireland Home Nations Boat Team are in Wales for this weekend’s 2025 Home Nations Championships in Milford Haven.

The team is:

  • Captain John Dennehy
  • Dan Lynch
  • Padraic Clear
  • Mark Devir
  • Pat Condon
  • Paul O’Callaghan

As always, the team would like to thank all of their sponsors who helped make this trip easier with their support – with a special thanks to Irish Ferries for their continued support.

The competition will be fished on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th so the very best of luck to the team – who are gunning for a three-in-a-row.

Lower Bann Summer League – Round 3

By
Paul O'Reilly
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Round 3 of the Lower Bann Summer League was held on Sunday, June 22. The venue was the Argory Section of the River Blackwater. Conditions were good and there were good numbers of nice sized skimmers on the feed throughout – greatly welcomed by the competitors!
Keith Russell won section 1 and the overall match with 16.325kg, made up mostly with skimmers. Bob Glasgow won section 2 and was 2nd overall with 16.025kg. Derek Buckley 3rd overall with 15.850kg.
After 3 rounds Derek Buckley leads the league, closely followed by Keith Russell.

Afternoon top-water action for Cormac

By
Paul O'Reilly
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Cormac Walsh with a nice Wexford bass

Bass man and Lure Fishing Podcast host Cormac Walsh found the time to tackle some bass this week- here’s his report on the action:

I managed to find a bit of shelter over the weekend from the westerlies unfortunately there was a good bit of weed in it which made things a bit tricky.

Shallow divers, metals and sandeels were all getting clogged up with weed. I found the top water was working the best with maybe 1 in 5 casts come in all the way without getting weed on it. I might only get 10 seconds of a retrieve until the lure was weeded up, however, I stuck at it as an early swirl behind the lure had given me a glimmer of hope.

As soon as the tide turned and began to drop back the fish came on the feed. Four bass were landed, the best a fat 60cm with many more missed hits off the top.

On other occasions I wouldn’t have persisted due to the weed but staying at it proved successful on this occasion.

Bass fishing in Ireland

 

Lee very low just a few salmon reported

By
Eileen Carroll
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kingsley weir

Water levels on the River Lee are extremely low. There were just 6 salmon reported last week. The best of these was an 8lb fish from the Kingsley Weir.

Go fishing…

River Lee

Salmon fishing on the Munster Blackwater not going as expected

By
Eileen Caroll
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blackstone, blackwater

Catch and conditions on the Blackwater have improved although water temperatures remain at high levels.

There are reports of some nice fish caught along with some grilse in the system but not in the numbers that would be expected for this time of year. Most catch reports are coming from below Fermoy.

Go fishing…

Guided fishing, clubs, private fisheries etc

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: [email protected]
Mobile: +353 (0) 872351260 Telephone: +353 (0) 5853929
Web: www.blackwatersalmonfishery.com

 

Blackwater Valley Fishery

Salmon, Sea trout and Brown trout fishing on prime fishing beats River Blackwater Co. Cork and Co. Waterford Ireland.

Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +353 (0) 87 690 5467
Web: facebook.com/Corkwaterfordfishery

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: [email protected]
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.

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:  [email protected] 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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]
Website: www.longuevillehouse.ie

Sea trout and an odd salmon in the Ilen but West Cork rivers are low

By
Eileen Carroll
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Another view of the Ilen
Another view of the Ilen

Salmon fishing across West Cork’s rivers was slow last week with the rain dropping off and water levels getting low again.

The Ilen River is producing some seatrout fishing and 2 salmon were reported.

The rivers in the Bantry area are all suffering from very low water levels which restricted fishing. No salmon or sea trout were reported last week.

Go fishing…

River Ilen

River Glengarriff

River Coomhola

River Argideen

 

 

 

Michael Tiernan wins Foxford Salmon Anglers competition on L. Conn

By
Shane O'Reilly
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Michael Tiernan with a beautiful Lough Conn trout

Over the weekend, Foxford Salmon Anglers held their previously postponed Presidents Cup Competition in difficult conditions. Twenty-five anglers had a return of five trout over the 13-inch competition limit.

The results were:

  • 1st place Michael Tiernan
  • 2nd place Pat McNulty
  • 3rd place John Sheridan
  • 4th place Martin Kenny 
Presidents Cup presentation with Billy Murphy, Eamon Kelly and Michael Tiernan.

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Trout fishing in Mayo and Sligo

Hot weather impacts fishing on the River Moy

By
Shane O'Reilly
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Ridge Pool at the Moy Fishery, Ballina

Moy Catchment Angling Report – Week ending 22-06-2025 

Water levels at Ballylahan dropped slowly this week from 0.66 m on Sunday, 15th June, down to 0.23 m by noon on Sunday, 22nd June. Rainfall amounts were well below normal across the west for the week, with record air temperatures in some parts towards the weekend.

Strong sunshine over several days, coupled with rising water temperatures, made angling difficult. This culminated with the closure of the Moy Fishery and Cloongee Fishery from midnight on Saturday, 21st June, due to elevated water temperatures.

Ballina Salmon Anglers and East Mayo Anglers also suspended angling. Over the coming week, the weather is forecast to be unsettled with spells of rain and showers, though there will still be good dry periods too.

Moy Fishery

A total of four grilse were caught in the Moy Fishery for the week, one of which was released. All fish were caught on the fly in the Ridge Pool with weights ranging from 3 lbs to 5.25 lbs. Due to elevated water temperatures, the Moy Fishery closed at midnight on 21st June. The angling boat is now available on the Lower Beat, which comprises Polnamonagh, Spring Wells and the Ash Tree Pool. Once the fishery reopens, permits can be secured by contacting the Moy Fishery office at 096 21332 or by email at [email protected]

Eamon Donnellan, visiting from Australia, with his catch at the Ridge Pool
Troy Mooney with his first salmon weighing 5.5 lbs

Ballina Salmon Anglers

Peter reports four grilse all caught on the worm, weighing from 3 lbs to 5 lbs. Ballina Salmon Anglers suspended angling from midnight on Saturday, 21st June, due to elevated water temperatures.

Knockmore Salmon Anglers

Kenneth reports two salmon caught, weighing 5 lbs and 12 lbs, both caught on the prawn.

Attymass Angling Club

Kevin reports of one salmon caught for the week.

Coolcronan Fishery

Nick reports of one salmon caught on the prawn for the week.

Byrnes Fishery

Roy reports of eight salmon all caught on the prawn weighing from 3 lbs to 9 lbs. 

Armstrong Fishery

George reports of three salmon caught with the best weighing 9 lbs. 

Gannon’s Fishery

Pat reports in with six salmon being caught using all permitted methods.

The Foxford Fishery

Fifteen salmon were reported caught for the week of which 3 were released. Bubble and fly along with the prawn proved most successful methods with the best salmon weighing 14 lbs. 

Foxford Salmon Anglers

Harry reports of twenty-two salmon caught of which five were released. Foxford Salmon Anglers held a memorial fishing competition and BBQ recently in Rinnaney in memory of Jim Adamson which was well attended by family and friends. The winner was Claude Darani with a salmon of 7.2 lbs with Henry Brown coming second and in third place was Craig Ireland. 

Cloongee Fishery

One salmon was reported caught on a spinner weighing approximately 4 lbs. Anglers are reminded that they must make a “Catch/No Catch” return on the blue duplicate of their permit and place in the catch return boxes located in the two car parks. Catch/No Catch returns can also be made by email to [email protected]

East Mayo Anglers Association

Kathleen reports of eight salmon being caught using all permitted methods of which three were released. The best weighed in at 9.5 lbs with several over 6 lbs. East Mayo Anglers Association suspended angling from midnight 21st June due to elevated water temperatures.

Moy Estuary

Judd Ruane reports from on board Pegasus of the week beginning with strong winds, but conditions improved as the week progressed with some fine sea trout landed by locals and visitors alike. The week ended poorly as water temperatures rose.

Kerstin Schulteiss from Germany on the Moy estuary aboard Pegasus.

Simon reports from on board “Netties Star” on the Moy Estuary, Tuesday and Thursday of last week. Six sea trout were landed on Tuesday, four of which were released with weights ranging from 1.5 lbs to 2.5lbs. On Thursday, 19th, nine sea trout were landed, with eight released and weights ranging from 1.5 lbs to 2.75 lbs.

Kevin on board “Netties Star” on the Moy Estuary with a nice 51 cm sea trout weighing 2.75 lbs

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River Moy

 

NCFFI Method Feedwer Qualifier at Oaklands Lake this weekend

By
Shane O'Reilly
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The second of the NCFFI qualifiers for the All-Ireland Method Feeder Championship takes place next weekend at Oaklands Lake, the home venue for the championship on 14th September 2025.

With 20 qualifying places up for grabs, it’s time to get booked in and secure your place in the final.

Book now: https://www.ncffi.ie/mfq2

Final & Prizes:

€1,000 prize fund (based on full entry of 50 anglers).

Top three in the final will be awarded cash prizes and medals.

Online booking only. €5 admin fee for members / €10 for non-members (paid in advance). €20 towards the prize fund – collected on the day. Optional pools: €20 (on the day). €10 fishery permit, paid directly to the fishery owner on the day.

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Oaklands Fishery

Address Marsh Meadow New Ross Wexford Ireland Phone: +353 51 445348 Mobile Phone: +353 87 6988979 Mobile Phone: +353 87 781 1042 Website: oaklandslake.com
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Donal Raftery wins Dublin Trout Anglers LM Byrne Cup

By
Shane O'Reilly
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The Dublin Trout Anglers fished their LM Byrne Cup on Lough Lene recently. They were faced with pretty challenging conditions with regular downpours interrupted by the odd bit of bright sunshine. The fishing was slow enough, with only 8 of the 28 anglers boating a fish. The best fish of the day, weighing in at 4.26lb, was caught by Donal Raftery, giving him his first ever win in a DTAA competition.

Full results as follows:

Go Fishing:

THE UPPER BOYNE LAKES

 

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