May 3rd, 2006 - Archived Salmon & Trout Fishing Reports for the Shannon Region

UPPER SHANNON

There were few trout caught this past week. Fly life was patchy. Best trout of 4.5lbs was caught by L. Barkey from Monaghan. Gerry Mc Kiernan and his partner Jean Brady, L.S.T.P.A. had 10 small wild trout, all released. Michael Kelly Dublin and his angling partner, Peter O'Reilly, were also fishing in the past week, conditions again were very poor, they had no fish but did see signs of fish moving.

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

LOUGH O'FLYNN & UPPER RIVER SUCK

We will have a report for O'Flynn on next weeks update.

For updates contact John Ryan, Assistant Fisheries Inspector Co Roscommon at 087 6560038

MID SHANNON AREA

LOUGH ENNELL

Similar to Lough Owel there were prolific hatches of Olives on Lough Ennell and fish showed some interest. Most anglers reported that the trout were elusive - coming short to the fly. Denis Rosney, Pollagh had a fish of 1.75lbs. Tony Harton, Finea had a nice fish over 4lbs. Andy Duncan, Mullingar had a fish of 3lbs on fly. David O'Malley, Mullingar had a fish of 1.75lbs on a red tailed Peter. Jack Sleator, Mullingar had a fish of 1.5lbs.

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

LOUGH OWEL

Good trout fishing was reported from Owel over the last week and the big hatches of Olives attracted the attention of the fish. These hatches are expected to continue over the next two weeks and should provide good sport for the angler - prospects look promising, hopefully the weather will oblige! Michael Tyvoid, Dublin had he best reported fish of the week at 4.75lbs on Sunday April 21st. Joe Vickers, Tullamore had 11 fish over three days. Joe Kenna, Dublin had 8 fish for 2 days fishing, best fish 2.5lbs. Tony Gaffney, Dublin also did well with 4 fish up to 2.75lbs on fly. Martin McQuaid, Dublin had two fish for 3.5lbs. 10 anglers caught 10 fish in the Ladies National Team practice competition. It was won by Ruth Meddler, 8 fish were released. 40 anglers fished the Lakelands Competition, 9 fish were returned. The results were

1st Place: 1st Alan Tyrrell, Mullingar with a fish of 2.5lbs
2nd Place: 2nd Steve Turner, Athlone with a fish of 2.2lbs
3rd Place: 3rd Mick McCormack with a fish of 2lbs.

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

LOUGH REE

ATHLONE ANGLERS ASSOCIATION NEWS

report courtesy of Eamon Cunningham P.R.O. Athlone Anglers Association Phone Mob: 087 - 2340815

As they Mayfly seems to be slow to make an appearance this year there will be no competition next week so the first of the fly competitions, the Lough Ree Inn Cup, will take place on Sunday 14th May. The details of this and all the other fly competitions will appear in this newspaper next week.

FOR YOUR DIARY

The following is the schedule of competitions that it is proposed to hold over the next few weeks Please note this list may change due to unforeseen circumstances, however the details of each competition will be published in the local newspaper, on the posters and on the Athlone.ie website in the week prior to each competition.

May 14^th – Lough Ree Inn Cup – Dapp/Fly, Trout – Lough Ree
May 21^st – Teddy Browne Cup – Dapp/Fly, Trout – Lough Ree
May 28^th – Barra Flynn Cup – Dapp/Fly, Trout – Home and Away
June 4^th – No competition

ShRFB REPORTS FOR LOUGH REE

Fishing was described as slow on Ree over the last week and as yet there is no sign of Mayfly hatching. It will be at least a fortnight before there is any significant hatches of Mayfly on the lake. Killenmore anglers competition was fished. 30 anglers caught 4 fish. The winner was Martin McCaffrey, Athlone.

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

LOUGH DERRAVARAGH

No report this period

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

PALLAS LAKE CO OFFALY

The fishery opened last Monday May 1st. A good number of anglers converged on the shores in traditional style from early morning. Air temperatures were a bit on the cool side early on but improved by midday to allow for more comfortable fishing. Most anglers had fish on the dry fly, best G&H sedge , mainly rainbows and the occasional brown. One good fish was lost estimated at 5lbs. John Reilly and son achieved their bag limit.

For updates contact Dinny Coyne Chairperson of the Pallas Lake Angling Club Tel: 087 2974306.

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

LOUGH GLORE A.C....

This fantastic little fishery is really holding its own in the angling world, and recently the club hosted a very successful trout competition. The event was sponsored by Andrew Dowell of ADM Design & Print Castlepollard. Well known local angler Mick Hayden topped the day with a fine trout weighing 2lbs 8oz. In second place was Freddie Millar with another good trout weighing 1lbs 9oz,and third place went to Mark Donaghue with a fish 1lbs 2oz.The junior winners were Amanda Smith and Jordan Donaghue. The ongoing stocking policy by Lough Glore Anglers has insured some quality sport for trout anglers. If you would like any more info on Glore please contact Castlepollard Angling Centre 044-61852. Club membership and Shannon Regional Fishery Board permits are available at the centre.

O'MALLEY CUP....

This popular trout fly-fishing competition was fished on Lough Owel on April 23rd last. It proved to be a very difficult day to get the Owel trout moving. Still some nice trout were recorded on the day and Top Rod was Stephen Turned with a fish .995kg. In second place was Anthony Nolan with a fish .775kg, 3rd Gerry Heeslop .770kg,and 4th Tom Gorman .770kg.

LOWER SHANNON AREA

Padraig Hartnett, Carrigtwohill, Co Cork Tel Number: 021 4883567 Email Address: padraig@noreingredients.com reports on a recent outing on Lough Derg
4 rods fished Lough Derg over the weekend with evidence of early Mayfly in the area of Luska rocks, and Tern Island. We met many fish all coming short and hitting the wet fly hard without staying on. We got one good fish of 3 lbs on the dapp, One on the dry fly about 2lbs and 5 on the wet fly all less than 2 lbs all released. Three large fish rose to wet fly.

ShRFB reports for the RIVER FERGUS Co Clare, Lower Shannon and CASTLECONNELL SALMON FISHERY

No report received.

ShRFB reports for the RIVER FEALE CO KERRY

No Salmon reported from the River Feale this week due to low water. Heavy rain this week should produce a flood and move some fresh fish off the tide.

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

ShRFB reports for Castleroberts Fishery RIVER MAIGUE

Salmon and trout fishing is very quiet. Fishing conditions are ideal presently but likely to rise in the recent heavy rainfall.

For angling updates on Castleroberts Mob: 087 9810817

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