31/8/2025

 

August 31, 2025: There were no reports from Currane anglers today due to the wild conditions on the lake. Many opted for the C&R river Inny; catch and release information was not disclosed. The Waterville weather report noted a fresh to strong WSW wind with heavy showers throughout the day. Yesterday's recorded rainfall was 21.2mm, the maximum air temperature reached 17.6°C, and there was 1 hour and 9 minutes of sunshine. Now watch this video regarding the Blackwater disaster a video. There's no need for me to comment on it. The pollution kills jewel of My Noble Salmon and Trout

30/8/2025

On August 30, 2025, Lough Currane was subject to persistent strong variable winds, South veered SSW, WSW, W, WSW,  with speeds recorded at 43 km/h, 50 km/h, 43 km/h, 46 km/h, 50 km/h, 39 km/h, and 54 km/h. Occasional gusts reached up to 72 km/h. The area experienced intermittent periods of heavy showers throughout the day. Reports from Inny anglers indicated several catch-and-release (C&R) salmon, with a minimum of three observed. Two anglers were present on the Commeragh River; however, no catches were reported. Weather observations for the Waterville fishery yesterday’s weather included 0.9 mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 17.3°C, and a total sunshine duration of 4 hours and 1 minute.    

29/8/2025

August 29, 2025: Only one Currane boat was observed on the water, with no reports of any catch and release (C&R) salmon or sea trout. Upstream on the Commeragh River, two anglers were fishing with worms, but there were no reports of their results. On the C&R River Inny, a local farmer reported the presence of several anglers; however, information regarding their catches remains undisclosed.Today's weather report for the Waterville fishery indicates moderate to fresh North Westerly winds accompanied by occasional showers. The previous day's weather included 3.2mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 16.6°C, and a recorded amount of sunshine. 

28/8/2025

 August 28, 2025: The Currane anglers remained inactive today, which is understandable given that the catch-and-release River Inny experienced a healthy flow following last night’s rainfall. It is reasonable to assume that many anglers focused their efforts on the Inny, including the Cork angler who was seen fishing there this afternoon. The same can be said for the Commeragh River. The Waterville fishery weather chart reports wind from the west, shifting to west-northwest, with conditions ranging from fresh to moderate. There was considerable cloud cover. Rainfall measured 12.3 mm yesterday, the maximum air temperature was 16.7°C, and sunshine duration totalled 2 hours and 1 minute.   

27/8/2025

 August 27, 2025: There were no recorded catch and release reports for Salmon or Sea Trout from the Currane anglers, nor from C&R river Inny anglers. The Waterville fishery weather report noted fresh, variable Westerly winds shifting to WSW and W, with heavy showers occurring throughout the day. The previous day's weather included 8.8mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 18.4°C, and 2 hours and 2 minutes of sunshine.

26/8/2025

 August 26, 2025: There were no reports of catch and release Salmon or Sea Trout from Currane anglers. It is possible that anglers focused on the C&R River Inny due to rainfall measuring 17.5 mm yesterday. The Waterville fishery weather for today included variable winds ranging from moderate to fresh, mainly WSW, veering W, WSW, W, WSW, and SW. The maximum air temperature yesterday was 20.2°C, with a total of 4 hours and 3 minutes of sunshine.   

25/8/2025

 August 25, 2025: There were no catch and release reports of salmon or sea trout submitted by Currane anglers. Today's Currane weather chart shows moderate to fresh winds with gusts up to 57 km/h and heavy morning rain clearing by early afternoon. Yesterday's report includes rainfall 0.6mm, maximum temperature 22.4°C, amount of sunshine 5 hours and 8 minutes.

24/8/2025

 August 24, 2025: Six boats were observed on the water today; however, Currane anglers reported no instances of catch and release for Salmon or Seatrout. In recent days, an angler utilizing a hired vessel from Waterville Boats  watervilleboats@gmail.com  successfully caught several Trout. Weather conditions for Currane anglers included a light to moderate Southerly wind along with substantial cloud cover. Meteorological data from the previous day recorded 4.8mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 20.2°C, and eight minutes of sunshine.     

23//2025

 August 23, 2025: There were a limited number of Currane boats fishing, and no catch-and-release reports of salmon or seatrout were recorded. Weather conditions for anglers included light to gentle SSW winds with good cloud cover. The previous day's weather saw 4.2mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 20.9°C, and 3 minutes of sunshine.  

22/8/2025

 August 22, 2025: No catch and release of Salmon or Seatrout was reported by Currane anglers. The weather for Currane anglers included a light to gentle variable wind from SSE veering to S, SSW, and SW. There was no rainfall recorded yesterday, with a maximum air temperature of 18.6°C and 0.2 minutes of sunshine. Next, we proceed to meet the Happiest Man in the world, also known as The Mad Fisherman.

21/8/2025

 August 21, 2025: Currane anglers reported no significant activity in either the catch-and-release salmon or sea trout categories, with conditions remaining consistent with those observed on the previous day. Meteorological observations indicated light to gentle Northeast winds shifting through Northwest, West, West-Southwest, West, and West-Northwest directions, accompanied by moderate cloud cover. The preceding day's weather featured no recorded rainfall, an air temperature high of 19.0°C, and a total sunshine duration of 2 hours and 4 minutes.

20/8/2025

Ballinskelligs Bay

August 20, 2025: Currane anglers reported no activity in the catch and release of Salmon and Seatrout across all sectors today. This lack of engagement is attributable to unfavourable weather conditions, which likely resulted in no boats being deployed on Currane. Photographic evidence suggests limited prospects for successful angling. Regarding today's weather, there was a light variable wind shifting from ESE to SE, SSW, SW, WSW, W, and WNW. Yesterday's recorded rainfall was zero, with a maximum air temperature of 21.2°C and a total of 2 hours and 2 minutes of sunshine.

Digle Bay tonight

 

 

19/89/2025

 August 19, 2025: There were no reports from the  C&R Salmon and Seatrout anglers today. The focus moved downstream into the Atlantic and Ballinskelligs Bay, where one bass angler reported catching 30 bass, with the largest weighing approximately 5 lbs. The weather for bass anglers included variable winds ranging from light air to light ENE, veering E, ESE, S, SW, W, WSW, and SW, along with good cloud cover. Yesterday's weather recorded a trace amount of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 19.8°C, and no sunshine.       

18/8/2025

August 18, 2025: There was no reported activity among Currane anglers regarding catch-and-release salmon or sea trout. In light of this, attention turns to the local weather conditions. The area experienced variable, light to gentle east-southeast winds accompanied by consistent cloud cover. Meteorological data for the previous day indicated no recorded rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 18.0°C, and an absence of sunshine.  

17/8/2025

 August 17, 2025: No reports were received regarding Catch and Release Salmon or Sea Trout; for the record, there were four Currane boats on the water. Regarding today's weather conditions for Currane anglers, winds were variable, ranging from light to moderate ESE and then veering SE, SSE, and SE, accompanied by substantial cloud cover. Yesterday's meteorological data includes rainfall of 1.8 mm, a maximum air temperature of 24.81°C, and 4 hours and 5 minutes of sunshine.    

16/8/2025

 

August 16: 2025. Waterville boats of watervilleboats@gmail.com reported that the Killarney fly anglers were out trout fishing and caught 20 Brown on the drift then hell broke lose and had to head back in Waterville boats harbour because of thunder and lightning and no the flie. Just for the record there were boats out and there were no reports of any C&R Salmon or Seatrout. Now were head for the Currane wind chart of the day, wind moderate to fresh ESE veered SE and very humid and cloudy. Yesterday’s weather amount of rainfall none, maximum air temperature 25.1°C, amount of sunshine 10 hours and 10 minutes. Nowe head for the Salmon Tragedy In Co Cork I was aked to put it up Thanks for updating the press release so promptly this morning. Since then I have discussed the situation a number of times today with our chairman. We have come up with an estimation as to how many are dead or in the process of dying. See below.  THE ESTIMATION IS 46,000. This is the headline figure we have discussed with RTE (Eileen Heron Country Wide RTE Radio 1)today in advance of further interviews tomorrow with Conor and a Biological expert, Dr Ken Whelan and the figure I intend to use when contacting National, International and local media. Helen had no idea before our conversations of the scale of this. I believe that the media last Monday / Tuesday have either been misinformed or misled and that they should be made aware of the full scale of this unmitigated tragedy. I will leave it up to you as to whether you want to include in your press release even with some caveats but it would be really helpful if you could as I believe a headline figure of 46,000 dead fish from a source that neither the IFI or EPA have failed to disclose some 4 days o So the story so far in figures. Thursday evening Lombardstown,  Mallow and killavullen clubs recovered approx 3500 fish from the river blackwater. There was the same volume in the river that were in water too deep to recover. That's approx 7000 fish.There was also the same amount observed still swimming but obviously affected...That'  s 10,500 fish. Allow perhaps 10% for predation from birds etc and it totals over 11,500 fish. This was only covering approx one quarter of the affected stretch which spans some 30km.So, 11,500 x 4 which totals approx 46,000 is the actual number of what has been affected so far....and it is still ongoing.

15/8/2025

 August 15, 2025: Today brought exceptionally hot conditions to Currane, with strong sunlight prevailing throughout the day. As of this report, there have been no confirmed catches or releases of salmon or sea trout. Given the intense heat, a brief visit to Darby’s Island would likely be cut short in favour of returning to the lake. Turning to the day's weather chart: winds were variable, shifting from light to gentle ESE and later veering SSE, SSW, NW, SW, and WSW. Yesterday’s recorded rainfall was 0.2 mm, the maximum air temperature reached 20.6°C, and total sunshine lasted for 1 hour and 4 minutes.      

 

14/8/2025

 August 14, 2025: There were no recorded instances of catch and release of salmon or seatrout by Currane anglers. However, the following update is provided courtesy of Radio Kerry, Kerry County Council. Access to Lough Currane, Waterville. Plans for Lough Currane including a new slipway with integration of the pontoon onto the lakeside pier. €50,000. Today’s Currane weather chart reports light to gentle southwest winds, later shifting to south-southwest, with considerable cloud cover and high humidity. Yesterday's weather included 6.4mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 21.5°C, and 1 hour and 6 minutes of sunshine.    

 

13/8/2025

 August 13, 2025: There were no reports of catch and release salmon or sea trout on this day. Therefore, we refer to the Currane anglers' weather chart. Winds were light from the southeast, later veering south. Notably, heavy showers occurred late in the afternoon and early evening.    

13/8/2025

 August 12, 2025: There were no reported catches of Salmon or Sea Trout by Currane anglers in any category. Weather conditions for the day featured light to calm winds, 9 hours and 3 minutes of sunshine, and a maximum air temperature of 23.2°C.

August 13, 2025: There were no reports of catch and release salmon or sea trout on this day. Therefore, we refer to the Currane anglers' weather chart. Winds were light from the southeast, later veering south. Notably, heavy showers occurred late in the afternoon and early evening.    

 

11/8/2025

 August 11, 2025: There were no reported catches or releases of Salmon or Seatrout by Currane anglers. The lack of activity may be attributed to the prevailing bright sunshine and minimal cloud cover. For reference, the weather chart for Currane indicated variable winds from the Southeast at gentle to moderate speeds. The previous day's meteorological data recorded 2.1 mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 18.9°C, and only brief periods of sunshine.

 

10/8/2025

 August 10, 2025: Five Currane boats were on the water today; however, no catches were reported despite consistent effort. Overall morale among anglers is declining, which aligns with current conditions. Regarding weather, there was a gentle to moderate south-westerly wind. Yesterday, rainfall measured 1.0mm, the maximum air temperature reached 17.2°C, and sunshine amounted to 3 minutes.    

 

9/8/2025

 August 9, 2025: Three Currane boats were active on the water, though no catch-and-release reports of Salmon or Seatrout were recorded. It was noted that at least one catch-and-release angler was present on the River Inny, however, no updates were provided from this individual. For the Currane and River Inny weather conditions, winds were Westerly, gentle to moderate, accompanied by reasonable cloud cover and occasional showers. Recorded data for yesterday include trace rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 14.7°C, and total sunshine duration of 5 hours and 7 minutes.       

8/8/2025

 August 8, 2025: There were no recorded reports from Currane anglers today. It is noted that one catch-and-release angler was present on the River Inny this morning; however, no further details are available. The weather at Currane featured a fresh West-South-Westerly wind with intermittent cloud cover. For yesterday, rainfall measured 1.2 mm, the maximum air temperature reached 17.5°C, and sunshine duration totalled 1 hour and 6 minutes.         

7/82025

 August 7, 2025: There were no reports from Currane anglers regarding the catch and release of salmon or sea trout. The weather chart for Lough Currane indicates moderate winds from the west-northwest and reasonable cloud cover. For yesterday, recorded rainfall was 9.4 mm, the maximum air temperature reached 16.9°C, and there was one minute of sunshine.    

6/8/2025

 August 6, 2025: No reports were received from Currane catch and release (C&R) salmon and sea trout anglers today. Regarding angler perspectives, Anthony expressed concern over what he perceives as limited governmental interest in the protection of these fisheries. He referenced prior incidents involving sea lice on Currane sea trout and remarked that similar issues, if observed in Dáil Éireann, would likely prompt rapid intervention. Weather conditions included light to moderate south-westerly winds, intermittent cloud cover, minimal rainfall the previous day, a maximum temperature of 17.6°C, and 6 hours and 3 minutes of sunshine.    

4/7/2025

 August 4, 2025: Two Currane boats were observed trolling lures, but reports indicate that no catches were made. Only a few anglers were present on the Inny, and, as is customary, their results have not been disclosed. In a previous update, it was noted that last Saturday, an angler successfully caught a salmon using bait on the Commeragh. Regarding today's weather conditions at the Waterville fishery: winds were fresh from the NNW, later veering to NW, with intervals of considerable sun and occasional cloud cover. The previous day's data recorded 5.2 mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 18.5°C, and 3 hours and 1 minute of sunshine.

3/8/2025

 August 3, 2025. On this Bank Holiday Sunday, four Currane boats were out demonstrating their angling techniques. There were no reports of any caught or released salmon or sea trout. Moving on to today’s weather chart for Currane anglers: wind was light to gentle, varying from northwest to west-northwest, west, west-southwest, and southwest. Yesterday’s weather included 1.3mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 17.8°C, and only one minute of sunshine. We now invite the Currane anglers’ perspective; the stage is yours, 

Sy Bee.The Irish gov banned sea trout re stocking! And it looks like any form of stocking even of salmon has failed as well in this area! Judging by this year’s catches! Something is eating them at sea! I think seals! Salmon farms don’t eat salmon or sea trout! Seals do en mass! Many seals all over Uk ie - less and less sea trout and salmon! I’m sticking to my view that seal are a major cause of sea trout and salmon demise in 2025! Next poachers netting in the sea and rivers! Salmon farms don’t poach and nett wild sea trout and salmon! They pollute the seas

2/8/2025

 August 2, 2025. There were no reports of catch and release Salmon or Seatrout from Currane anglers on this Bank Holiday Saturday. Turning to today's weather, conditions were characterized by a gentle South-Westerly wind and persistent overcast skies, with intermittent misty rain. Regarding yesterday's weather data, the only records available are zero rainfall, eight minutes of sunshine, and a maximum air temperature of 18°C; the official temperature remains unavailable, We now present insights from the perspective of a Currane angler. Mr. Bill Bullick shares his observations of Lough Currane. The floor is yours, Bill.

Thank you, Vincent, for your daily updates. I can only imagine how disheartening this must be for you, with both you and your late father having seen Waterville in the good times.  I know conditions aren’t ideal, but Currane is yards from the sea and we should be seeing trout caught every day, with a handful of grilse thrown in. No angler can catch what’s not there and Hell roast the shysters that allowed this to happen to Ireland’s finest seatrout fishery.  Frankly, I’m surprised that anyone is even launching a boat.  Back in 2015, we had some great sport. Not easy fishing I’ll grant you, but I had 4 seatrout and a 7lb salmon for a week. The best trout was just shy of 5lb. The smallest was 3.5lbs. Every year, without fail, Waterville produced specimen seatrout. By 2016 and the expansion of salmon farms, it was all over. I first fished Currane in 1972. It was like Alaska and people came from across the world to the Butler Arms. Changed days.

1/8/2025

 August 1, 2025. Currane angling activity was minimal today according to reports received via WhatsApple, with no significant updates from the area. Weather conditions included a gentle to moderate north wind shifting to NNW, and intermittent periods of reasonable cloud cover. For reference, the previous day's weather featured 2.0mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 17.9°C, and variable sunshine.