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Game Angling & Fisheries News, Announcements, Upcoming Events/Notices & Reports: (Salmon & Trout Fishing) Dated Wednesday May 9th, 2007
Photo: Robbie Smith of Mullingar with a Lough Ree trout caught recently. With the may-fly season on line, hopefully some beauties like this fish will be caught over the next few weeks- photo courtesy of Michael Flanagan MAYFLY SEASON IS IN FULL SWING ON OUR BIG MIDLAND LAKES LOUGH DERG AND REE The beautiful weather of last week has been replaced since Sunday by much cooler wet and blustery conditions. The Mayfly season is in full swing on our large midland lakes, Lough Derg and Lough Ree. Fishing on Derg hasn't been as good as expected of late due mainly to the blustery weather. The green fly fishing was short lived and most fish that were caught were taken on the gnat. Athlone Anglers Association provide up to date news on their local mayfly competitions - watch their space. Elsewhere we are receiving news of better hatches of fly but unfortunately the cool blustery conditions since the weekend are not helping angling. Buzzers are accounting for a few good trout to over 6lbs on Sheelin and Ennell. TIGHT LINES! UPPER SHANNON
There wasn't a lot of angling activity evident on Sheelin last week. There were good hatches of sedges in the Bog Bay, Goreport area of the lake. Mayfly have been hatching from early in the week. Blustery conditions spoiled the fishing over the weekend and on Monday. Some good fish were reported on buzzers. On Thursday May 3rd , John McGauran, Bailieborough, had a fish of 5lb 2oz and on Tuesday May 8th, Pat Delaney, Bailieborough, had a fish of 6lb 10oz. John Murphy L.S.T.P.A. and his friends caught and released 4 trout on sedges, averaging 1.75lbs in the Crover, Merrypoint area of the lake. Michael Kelly L.S.T.P.A. had a fish of 1.75lbs on buzzer. If weather permits there should be good spent fishing all this week.
Photo: John McGauran, Bailieborough with this fine Sheelin trout of over 5lbs.
Photo: Regular visitor to Sheelin Michael Kelly proves that these fish can be caught in Sheelin using the correct fly fishing methods.
Photo: photo courtesy of Michael Kelly L.S.T.P.A. Contact Thomas Lynch L.S.T.P.A. Mobile: 087 9132033 or logon to the L.S.T.P.A website http://www.loughsheelinanglers.ie/ for information on local competitions and other upcoming news. For local updates contact Mr Sean Gurhy, Assistant Fisheries Inspector Lough Sheelin Tel: 049 4336144 LOUGH O'FLYNN & UPPER RIVER SUCK The mayfly is up on O'Flynn but fishing has been patchy with the change in the weather over the weekend. Most anglers had better fishing when it was sunny and warm earlier last week but fish appear to be sultry over recent days. Anthony Baggot fished for a few hours on Wednesday evening. He had two fish for 5lbs on a claret dabbler. He observed some fish rising. Let's hope the wind drops a little. For updates contact John Ryan, Assistant Fisheries Inspector Co Roscommon at 087 2536064 MID SHANNON AREA Some good fish were caught on Ennell. Despite the fact that there were good hatches of buzzer the fish did not continue feeding on them. Anglers have seen some small hatches of Mayfly but nothing to interest the fish just yet. John Kearney, Meath and Andy Duncan, Mullingar had 3 fish each on buzzers. Ravennelli Consindine and Vincenzo Magwa also had some luck fishing buzzers dry. For updates contact Pat Mc Donnell, Fisheries Officer Shannon Regional Fisheries Board Mullingar Office Tel: 044 9348769 mornings Few enough anglers fished Owel, but this is to be expected as the Mayfly season gets into full swing on other lakes. Tommy Smith, Dublin had the best reported fish of the week at 3lbs. Christy Dunne and M. Maloney, Rhode and M Francis, Dublin had 4 fish each for 6lbs on fly. Brendan Murray, Mullingar had two fish on April 27th and two further fish on April 30th. Barry Lenihan, Mullingar had3 fish for 4.5lbs. Fred Nolan, Mullingar had two fish for 3.5lbs. For updates contact Pat Mc Donnell, Fishery Officer Shannon Regional Fisheries Board Mullingar Office Tel: 044 48769 Mick Flanagan, Angling Correspondent for the Westmeath Topic and Sunday World Newspaper Tel: 087 2797270: mick@midlandangling.com reports on Midland Lakes & Rivers. MAY-FLY MADNESS HITTING THE MIDLANDS... Yep it's that time of year and may fly madness is starting to get a grip on us Midland anglers. I am taking a break from the pike fishing in the coming weeks and hopefully we have some super pics and reports from the may fly season. The May bank holiday weekend was very busy on the local front. LOUGH ENNELL.. With the arrival of may-fly on Ennell boats are starting to appear on the lake. Hopefully in the coming weeks we will get some cracking fish. On the competition scene next Sunday May 13th the Leinster I.T.F.F.A. qualifier will be fished on Ennell. Fishing is from 10am-6pm with start and finish Whitebridge Bay. All angler supplying boats are asked to have them launched before 9-30pm. It's an open draw for partners so please don't have your angling partner waiting on the day. There are eight places up for grabs on the day and all anglers are wished the best of luck. Dinner and presentation of prizes in the Greville Arms Hotel at 8-30pm. I.T.F.F.A. would like to thank the Lough Ennell Trout Preservation Association and the ShRFB for their assistance and support in organizing this years Leinster qualifier. On the Lough Ennell club scene the first trout competition of the season takes place on May 27th. On the day the Jimmy Nea Cup will be fished. More on this later. ANGLING TUITION .... In recent years RAI - Recreational Angling Ireland have being holding Angling Tuition course across Ireland covering Game , Coarse , and sea angling. RAI are a thirty two county non profit organization which give instruction and demonstrations on angling. Young people with no experience are given priority on these tuition days. Some of Ireland's top angling experts in the field of game, coarse and sea fishing give their time free and it's an opportunity not to be missed. Not alone does the day course cover angling, it also looks at good waterside management, the environment, and most import safety on or near the water. There are a few requirements that RAI put forward. each young person must be accompanied by an adult/guardian. Life jacket, hat and glasses (Sunglasses or prescription) should be worn. On warm days sunblock and insect repellent are recommended. If you have your own fishing tackle take it along, but don't worry as tackle will be provided on the day. Wear appropriate waterproof clothing and footwear. Finally the day starts at 11am and finishes at 4pm. R.A.I. accept no responsibility after 4pm. This is an ideal opportunity for local clubs to get some of their younger members some expert tuition, and it would add a great social life to you club. Unfortunately Westmeath is not included in the program. On May 19th trout angling on Lough Bo Co Sligo will be covered. On May 26th coarse angling will be covered on the River Suck at Donamon Co Galway. In June & July waters in Cavan and Meath will hold RAI Angling Tuition days and we will keep you posted on these . The project manager is David Browne and he can be contacted on 087-9249346. GONE LIVE.. Over the past few Thursday nights I have dropped into Midlands radio at Harbour Place. On the night well known Mullingar music expert Davy Hynes has a two hour long show featuring local talent and interesting talking points from the Midland area. Anyway I drop into Davie between 8pm and 10pm on Thursday night and give a run down on what's happening in the Angling World around Westmeath. Listen in this Thursday night and check out our angling slot. Westmeath Showcase at 96.5 The Mayfly seems to be well up on Ree and anglers are reporting plenty of fish. Normally the mayfly hatch would not start until the third week in May but because of the warm weather, nature is early this year and anglers have seen lots of spent, some of which have gone out. A mixture of dry green fly, spent, dapp and wet flies are all working at the moment. Some lovely fish were caught. The best reported fish of the week at 5.5lbs was caught by John McGeehan, Athlone on the dapp. Peter Sleator, Athlone had a nice fish of 4.5lbs. There was a change in weather on Sunday. Steve Turner and Philip Cunningham, Athlone had 5 fish to 3lbs. Hughie Reid & J McGeehan, Athlone had a few fish to 3lbs on wet flies on Monday May 7th. J. Duffy, Athlone, Pat Daly, Longford, Cormac Doyle, Athlone and W. Mc Keirnan, Athlone had some fish over the past few days. For updates contact Pat Mc Donnell, Fishery Officer Shannon Regional Fisheries Board Mullingar Office Tel: 044 48769
ATHLONE ANGLERS ASSOCIATION NEWS
Photo: Richie
Fallon accepts the Lough Ree Inn Cup from Kieran Keavney, the new
manager at Coosan Point, after the Athlone Anglers Association
competition - photo courtesy of Athlone Anglers
Association. RITCHIE'S FANTASTIC
TROUT WINS THE LOUGH REE INN CUP ... Last Sunday saw the first
of our Dapp competitions, the Lough Ree Inn Cup, which coincided with
the first good hatches of Mayfly. While the Mayfly is now hatching in
good numbers the hatch is very localized and has not yet spread across
the lake but it is expected by the end of this week that it will. The
day itself had a strong wind blowing from the west but there was still
a good turnout on the shoreline that morning and just to show how
important the Mayfly is to anglers and that nothing will get between
an angler and his fishing Bud Sharkey turned up complete with broken
leg and crutches! He was accompanied by Jonathon O’Rourke and Jimmy
Flanagan who were both celebrating their birthdays, Jonathon capped
his celebrations by landing a nice trout but unfortunately it was not
good enough to get in the prizes.
FRIENDS OF LOCH AN DOCHAIS... Friends of Loch an Dochais will host the Annual all Ireland trout angling match for ANGLERS WITH DISABILITIES for the Mary Robinson perpetual trophy at Loch an Dochais, Kilcormac, Co Offaly on Sunday 13th May 2007 from 11am to 3pm. All legitimate methods are allowed. Bag Limit: 4 trout per angler. Entry fee: €5.00, payable at the lake shore. Presentation of prizes will take place at St Josephs Community Centre, Kilcormac. Please note as angling spaces may be limited, early booking is advised. All enquiries to Mr Denis O'Driscoll, Secretary, Kilcormac, Co Offaly Tel: 057 9135328. A YOUTH COMPETITION competition will in association with Friends of Loch an Dochais and the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board will be fished at the venue from 3pm to 5pm, all legitimate methods allowed - 4 trout bag limit, Entry fee: €2.00. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All enquiries to Mr Denis O'Driscoll, Secretary, Kilcormac, Co Offaly Tel: 057 9135328 or email us here info@shannon-fishery-board.ieLOUGH DERRAVARAGH, No reports this period. We will announce any upcoming competitions, watch this space. For general updates contact Pat Mc Donnell, Fisheries Officer Shannon Regional Fisheries Board Mullingar Office Tel: 044 48769 Fishery has opened since May 1st. Fishing has been quite slow to date. For updates contact Dinny Coyne Chairperson of the Pallas Lake Angling Club Tel: 087 2974306. The season on Lough Acalla has just opened. A number of anglers ventured out on the opening day but not a lot to report. For updates contact John Devaney, Assistant Fisheries Inspector, Roscommon 087 2266735 LOWER SHANNON AREA
Still plenty of Mayfly hatching on Derg and anglers are hoping that the fish will stay on the Mayfly for another week or so. While some quality fish were reported on the dry mayfly and on the dapp fishing has slowed down over the past number of days, particularly since the weekend. Sean Maher, Nenagh had the best reported fish of the week at 5lbs. Other close contenders were Michael Stevans, Dublin who had 2 fish of 4lbs 9ozs and 2lbs. Gerry Mulligan, Nenagh had two fish on the dapp - 4.5lbs and 4.25lbs. Wet flies worked well for some anglers. Noel King, Nenagh had a fish for 4.5lbs. Frank Kenna and friend, Mullingar had 6 fish to 3lb, they released 4 fish. Peter Duggan and Noel King from Nenagh also had a few fish on wet flies. LOUGH DERG NATIVE FISH BIO DIVERSITY PROJECT INFORMATION REQUEST What is it all about? This year anglers, Non-Government-Organisations, universities in Ireland and Canada and the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board have joined forces to try and identify and understand more clearly the native fish biodiversity of Lough Derg. Biodiversity means the diversity of living things and includes genetic diversity. This project is called the Lough Derg Native Fish Biodiversity Project (Lough Derg NFB Project) and aims to answer a number of questions using the most up-to-date and sophisticated scientific techniques. We need your feedback. TJ O'Brien, TJ's ANGLING CENTRE KILLALOE Tel: 061 376009 Mob 087 8108225 reports for the Lower Shannon, Lough Derg
Photo: This fine Derg trout was caught by local angler Kevin Grimes, Killaloe The trout fishing up to now has been slow on certain areas of the lake with not as much green fly fishing as other years. We had “Spent Gnat” fishing very early due to the exceptional warm period and at present it seems that fishing has slowed down greatly with anglers unable to get out to a lot of the favourite areas due to the strong winds. Hopefully the winds will abate enough towards the week-end to allow more anglers out on the lake. ShRFB reports for the RIVER FEALE CO KERRY No Salmon angling reported this period - river level very low. NB: Anglers please note the new Salmon & Sea Trout Bye Laws for the River Feale for 2007. See SHANNON FISHERIES REGION (River Feale) CONSERVATION OF SALMON AND SEA TROUT BYE LAW NO 816, 2007 This Bye-Law provides for a bag limit of 4 fish (being either salmon or sea trout over 40 cm) from 1 March to 12 May subject to a daily bag limit of 1 fish during the period. The Bye-law also incorporates the provisions of the existing Bye-law i.e. an overall annual bag limit of 10 fish for 2007, a daily bag limit of 3 fish from 13 May to 31 August and a daily bag limit of 1 fish from 1 September to the end of the season. The Bye-law also provides for the use of single hooks and prohibits the use of worms as bait once the specified number of fish have been caught in the specified periods. 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. For angling updates on Castleroberts contact Mob: 087 9810817 Like to Become a Contributor to this Angling Report ! If you have fished any of our game fisheries over the past week and wish to send us in your fishing report to feature on our next update, please CLICK HERE and complete our online form or simply send us an email with your contact particulars and catch details and attach a photo if you have one to Brian Mc Manus Email: info@shannon-fishery-board.ie Readership Statistics to this week - 4,644 visitors have viewed this report this season, 2007 |
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