July 27th, 2005 - Archived Salmon & Trout Fishing Reports for the Shannon Region

UPPER SHANNON

LOUGH SHEELIN

Very little angling activity reported this week on Sheelin.

For updates contact Mr Sean Gurhy, Assistant Fisheries Inspector Lough Sheelin Tel: 049 4336144

LOUGH O'FLYNN & UPPER RIVER SUCK

No report for this period.

For updates contact Mr John Ryan, Assistant Fisheries Inspector Mobile: 087 6560038 Tel: 094 96 40103

MID SHANNON AREA

LOUGH ENNELL

There was good sporadic Peter hatches on Ennell with the best fishing a little earlier in the evening than is usual starting at about 8.30pm and lasting up to approx 12.30pm. Tuesday night was apparently the best night. Paul Mc Cormack Kilbeggan had 1 fish of 5lbs, Luke Whelan Mullingar had a fish of 3lbs 2ozs, Mick Clarke Dysart had one fish of 4.5lbs. Charlie Kelly Kilbeggan had 2 fish for 5.5lbs. E Brereton, Edenderry had a fish of 4lbs. Conor Lynch Clara had a fish of 2.5lbs. Noel Gilhooley had a fish of 2.5lbs, Ryan Donnelly had a fish of one by 2.5lbs. Paddy Whitelaw had 5 fish over two night ranging between 2lbs and 4lbs.

For updates contact Pat Mc Donnell, Fishery Officer Shannon Regional Fisheries Board Mullingar Office Tel: 044 48769

LOUGH OWEL

Peter are hatching late at night. The following are the catch returns from Owel to weekending Sunday July 24th.

John Carney from Kildare had a rainbow of 3lbs.

21st July 2005

Dan Tuohy, Dublin had 1 x 3.5 lbs and 2 x 2lbs Peter

M Collentine, Kildare had 3 x 2 lbs Peter

Andy Duncan, Mullingar had 1 x 2lbs peter

M Kearney, Kildare had 1 x 4.75 lbs Peter

23rd July 2005

Leixlip Anglers - 24 Anglers had 12 fish at 1.5 lbs.

24th July 2005

Alan Tyrell, Mullingar had 1 x 2lbs

Gerry Heilip, Dublin had 1 x 1.75lbs - returned 6

Martin McQuaid, Dublin had 2 x 1.5 lbs on Peter

R Kenny, Dublin had 2 x 1.5 lbs on Peter

For updates contact Pat Mc Donnell, Fishery Officer Shannon Regional Fisheries Board Mullingar Office Tel: 044 48769

PALLAS LAKE CO OFFALY

Contact Dinny Coyne Chairperson of the Pallas Lake Angling Club Tel: 087 2974306 for updates on the recent fishing competition.

For general updates contact Brendan Mundy, Assistant Fisheries Inspector Shannon Regional Fisheries Board Birr Office Tel: 087 9974521

Mick Flanagan, Angling Correspondent for the Westmeath Topic and Sunday World Newspaper Tel: 087 2797270: mick@midlandangling.com reports on Midland Lakes

Photo: Believe it or not a furry fish like this one was once displayed in the National Scottish Museum - photo courtesy of Michael Flanagan, Angling Correspondent, Mullingar.

MOUNT DALTON....

Some excellent trout are being caught on Mount Dalton at the moment. This 9-hectares lake near the Village of Rathconrath is definitely one of the jewels of the Midland lakes. There are two boats which can be hired locally and you are advised to book well in advance (No engines allowed). The lake holds a good head of trout some of which were stocked as fingerlings and thrived on the natural feeding. These fish along with regular stocking of quality brown trout by the ShRFB ensure some super fishing for us lucky anglers. Last week Sinclair Walker (Freightmore House) Castlepollard had a very enjoyable evening on Mount Dalton. The best of the fishing was just before dark on dry sedges. This lake is fly-only check it out for yourself Gibson-Brabson (Boat Hire) 044-55102.

WORLD CUP....

Over the August weekend the World Cup Trout fly-Fishing championships will be fished on Lough Mask from Cushlough, Ballinrobe, Co Mayo. The qualifying days are Thursday 28th -Sunday 31st July with the final on Bank Holiday Monday 1st August, we would like to take this opportunity to wish all Midland anglers who are taking part the best of luck over the weekend. I will be fishing on Saturday so hopefully I will meet up with some local anglers on the day. We are told there is over five hundred anglers competing in this years World Cup. The World cup was first fished for way back in 1953 and taking a quick look at the Role of Honour. We had only one local angler who won the World Cup that was C.W.Gibson, Derravaragh Co. Westmeath. There is a fantastic array of prizes waiting to be won which includes two boats, three boat engines along with loads of fishing tackle and gear + there are prizes for the winners from each qualifying day sponsored by local Business in Ballinrobe. Some of the main rules during the World cup are as follows, Lifejackets are a legal Requirement and must be worn at all times, only traditional Wet Fly & Dry Fly angling allowed, with no Proxy anglers allowed. All trout must measure 12" Nose to fork of tail, with any angler bringing in undersize trout liable to prosecution. Electronic fishfinders may not be used and competitors should not stand while fishing.

Lough Glore anglers are in action on Sunday 31st August on the day the AMD & Print Open competition will be fished please contact Castlepollard Fishing Centre for details 044-61852.

Finally-"Get-Stuffed". Local anglers are well known for telling the odd tale or two when it comes to fishing related stories, mind you we have a long way to go to match this one. "The Great Fur-Covered Trout Myth". (see pic).

LOWER SHANNON AREA

TJ O'Brien, TJ's ANGLING CENTRE KILLALOE Tel: 061 376009 Mob 087 8108225 for the Lower Shannon and Lough Derg

no report from Lough Derg

ShRFB reports for the RIVER FEALE CO KERRY

Up to date fishing reports contact the local Assistant Fisheries Inspector Mr Paddy Halpin Mobile: 087 7729126

ShRFB reports for Jim Robinson, Angling Guide Lower Shannon and for CASTLECONNELL SALMON FISHERY Tel Mob: 087 2339999. Web Address: http://www.iol.ie/~jimrob

A few salmon are running the Mulcair River following a fresh over the weekend. Also some salmon were reported caught on the Castleconnell salmon beats.

Richard Keays, Millbank House, Murroe, Co Limerick, Ireland http://www.millbankhouse.com Email to info@millbankhouse.com Tel 061 386115 reports for the River Mulcair system.

No report this period

ShRFB Fishery Officer Ken O'Neill reports for the RIVER MAIGUE at Castleroberts Fishery

Salmon fishing is quiet - very little news presently.

For angling updates on Castleroberts Fishery and booking a fishing permit contact Mob: 087 9810817