For general updates
contact
Shannon Regional Fisheries Board Mullingar
Office Tel: 044 48769
LOUGH REE
The Mayfly fishing is nearing an end for
another year. It was certainly a mixed season which could only be
described as patchy and disappointing at times. Anglers reported fish
rising once or twice and then going down, making them difficult to
catch. The north easterly winds which prevailed
for much of the month probably didn't help either. On
the positive side there were some beautiful fish caught such as the
6.6lb trout featured in this weeks catch of the week, caught by John Gallagher from
Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Weather is forecast to get humid and less
breezy by the weekend - anglers may get the last of the gnat fishing
of the mayfly season.
ATHLONE ANGLERS ASSOCIATION NEWS
contact Eamon Cunningham P.R.O. Athlone Anglers
Association Phone
Mob: 087 - 2340815
Photo: Dominic Conway accepts the Lough Ree
Inn Cup from Ciaran Kiveney and Angela Sloane at
the Athlone Anglers Association competition.
THE MAYFLY SEASON DRAWS TO A CLOSE .....
As the Mayfly season draws to a close we had a very busy weekend with
two competitions taking place, the Lough Ree Inn Cup on Saturday and
the Teddy Browne Memorial Cup on Sunday. Both competitions were well
supported in terms of the number of anglers taking part but the return
to the scale on both occasions was very poor.
THE LOUGH REE INN CUP ....
This was the first time in a number of years that we have had a
competition on a Saturday and it was decided to do so because the
hatches of Mayfly is starting to slow down and it was feared that it
would be completely finished by next Sunday which was the original
date for this competition. The same north-easterly wind that has been
blowing for the last four weeks was still there and made the lake
choppy but you don’t have to go far up the lake to catch a winning
fish as was proved by Dominic Conway.
The weigh in and presentation of prizes was held that evening in the
Lough Ree Inn where Ciaran Kiveney was our genial host. Captain of the
Day, Angela Sloane, was not kept busy as only two fish were brought to
the scale however it took some time to decide the winner as there was
only one twelfth of an ounce between them. After both fish had been
weighed several times and the scales well scrutinised it was decided
that Dominic Conway’s was slightly the heavier leaving Noel Monaghan
to take second place for his trout. The discussion continued late into
the evening in the pub as to what tactics to use the following day and
why the return of fish during the season was so poor.
Our sincere thanks to Ciaran Kiveney of the Lough Ree Inn for his
generous sponsorship of this competition and hospitality on the night
and to Angela Sloane who was our Captain of the Day.
Photo: Ann McGrath and Mary Lennon present
the Kit Keogh Memorial Cup to Ken Dolan watched by
Paddy Fallon at the Ballykeeran Killeenmore
Anglers competition
THE TEDDY BROWNE MEMORIAL CUP ....
The was our second competition of the weekend and
was fished in very windy conditions with gusts up
to force 6 which meant that most anglers stayed on
the southern end of the lake where the previous
day’s winner had been caught. Unfortunately the
same as the day before the anglers were out in
good numbers but the return of fish was again very
poor with only three fish brought to the weigh in
which took place in Gertie’s Bar where we were
looked after very well by Michael Loughman. Conor
Hannon was the Captain of The Day and like Angela
the day before it did no take long to weigh the
catch and when the scales came down it was Conor
himself who topped the leader board. In another
close finish his fishing partner, Sean Kelly,
claimed second spot for his trout which was only
three ounce lighter and the third and final place
awarded on the night place went to Paddy Killion
for his fine trout.
Our sincere thanks to Michael Loughman of Gertie’s Bar for his
generous sponsorship of this competition and hospitality on the night
and to Conor Hannon who was our Captain of the Day.
There is no competition next weekend as it is the bank holiday weekend
but the competitions for the heaviest fish on the dapp continue and we
will let everybody know the finish date for this later in the week by
text message.
PALLAS LAKE CO OFFALY
Trout fishery opened on May 1st, 2008.
For general updates contact Dinny Coyne Chairperson of the Pallas Lake Angling
Club Tel: 087 2974306.
LOUGH ACALLA CO GALWAY
There was an average of about 12 anglers fishing
Lough Acalla each day over the week. No big
fish were caught. Anglers reported good fly hatches
and corresponding rise of fish. Best flies fished
wet were Peter Ross,
Olives (green and golden) and Black Pennell. Prospects
are good for the weekend with winds expected to
reduce and recent overcast conditions are more
favourable.
For updates contact John Devaney, Assistant
Fisheries Inspector, Roscommon 087 2266735
LITTLE BROSNA RIVER
No fishing reports received.
CAMCOR RIVER BIRR
The ShRFB issued a Press Release on February 25th, 2008. We request
that anglers familiarise with new conservation measures for the
fishery.
"This year the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board has introduced a new
trout conservation measure on its fishery, River Camcor, in
association with the Camcor and Little Brosna Angling Club. This
follows concerns that trout stocks were being fished by unsustainable
means.
This new regulation will ensure that trout stocks will be maintained
and that anglers will be able to enjoy angling on the Camcor into
the future.
The conservation measure of Fly Fishing Only will be enforced by
Fisheries Staff who will patrol the river during the open season
which commences on the 1st March 2008 until the 30th September.
The Camcor and Little Brosna is an important salmon and trout
fishery and every effort will put in place to sustain and develop
its potential. Therefore, we urge all anglers to abide by this
conservation measure and practice catch and release when possible.
If anglers have any queries please contact Shannon Regional
Fisheries Board.
LOWER SHANNON AREA
RIVER MULCAIR CO
LIMERICK
Weather too bright and warm for Salmon
fishing. Water levels low.
J O'Brien,
TJ's ANGLING CENTRE KILLALOE Tel: 061 376009 Mob 087
8108225 reports for
Lough Derg
Trout fishing was overall disappointing on
Derg. Some local bays fished well enough at
times with some big fish caught, but
generally results were patchy. Some
mayfly are still hatching so there should be
a few more days left before the mayfly
fishing winds up. Ger Keogh had a double
figure trout of 10lbs over the past couple of
days. Next weeks report will conclude reports
on the mayfly season on Derg. Hopefully the
slacker winds and warmer conditions should
see a few more fish caught. TIGHT LINES!
For up to date info logon to
www.loughderganglers.com
ShRFB reports for the
RIVER FEALE CO KERRY
The bright warm summer weather has killed
off the Salmon fishing on the River Feale
for now.
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
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