UPPER SHANNON

No report this period.

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

Fishing was very good on O'Flynn. All fish were caught on wetfly, mainly a variety of dabblers, Silver Invicta, Peter Ross and the Goat's Toe. Bernard Mannion from Castlrerea, Bernard Pidgeon from Claremaurice and Matt Foley from Castlerea fishing together over two days had 21 fish between them, releasing some. They commented that they were quality trout and that the fishing was very good. Anthony Baggot and Declan Mc Goldrick they had 16 fish over two evening, all on fly. Stephen and Jim Fitzmaurice from Ballinlough had11 trout over one evening session, 4 of these fish were around 3lbs each. Many fish were seen rising and as many fish were missed as were caught. Prospects look good for the coming week as weather settles down by the weekend and gets more pleasant. Tight Lines!

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

MID SHANNON AREA

LOUGH ENNELL

Fishing on Ennell is presently slow. The hatches of Green Peter are just starting and an odd fish was reported caught in the late evening. Dr Waldron Mullingar had a fish of 2.5lbs on wet fly. John Brennan, Longford had a 2.5lb fish also on wet flies. Conor Lynch caught a good fish of 3.75lbs on a dry sedge. A large hatch of caenis encouraged a a few smaller fish to surface.

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

LOUGH OWEL

Similar to Ennell there are a few Peters starting to emerge heralding the start of the Green Peter season here. It will take another week or so for any appreciable hatch to occur and bring on a proper take. Last week Barry Lenihan Mullingar had 3 fish of 1.5lbs each on fly. David Murray also had 3 fish, best 2lbs. Tom Cope Mullingar had 2 trout of 1.5lbs on the Peter. David Murray Mullingar had a fish also on a Peter. Andy Boyle had a fish of 1.5lbs on fly. and on the 30th June he had a further 2 fish best 2.5lbs on fly. On July 2nd Gerry Heaslip Dublin had 4 fish, best 2.5lbs.

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

LOUGH REE

A few local anglers are getting some results during late evening on sedge flies.

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

LOUGH GLORE

No report this period

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

LOUGH DERRAVARAGH

No report this period.

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

PALLAS LAKE CO OFFALY

There is an open competition on Sunday 17th of July. Those interested can contact Denis Coyne Chairperson of the Pallas Lake Angling Club Tel: 087 2974306

For 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

No game angling report this week

LOWER SHANNON AREA

ShRFB reports for the RIVER FEALE CO KERRY

There were no salmon reported caught for the week due to the low water conditions and fish were not moving from the estuary. A small fresh of about 6 inches on Monday the 4^th July saw a few salmon enter the system with three fish reported on the day. Danny Shine, Listowel had a nice fresh fish of 7lbs caught on a Kilty Lure. Sean Gleeson, Listowel had a grilse of 5lbs on worm and Mike Mc Elligott, Listowel had a small grilse spinning a mepps.

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 run of grilse are starting to filter through the Castleconnell Salmon beats now. Angling guests of Jim Robinson Phil Frazier in a party of 4 anglers had a grilse, lost another and reported other fish moving. Let's hope that this is the start of a good run and lots of sport to come!

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 angling is quiet at present. There are a few grilse reported in the Estuary which should start to filter into the river Maigue soon.

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