10/5/2026

 10/5/2026. Straight to the action, and the action was mostly in the sunscreen department. Just three Currane boats were out today, each one manipulating their skills from the North Shore to the Point of the Grassy, drifting on to the Gray Rock, sliding past the mouth of the Commeragh, and trolling by Holly Island with the bow pointed at the ledge before swinging gently toward the Bull Rock and finally slipping into the Sound. From there it was a straight run for the Major — but sadly, the only thing major was the suntan. By all accounts, the Currane anglers caught nothing but rays and a touch of humility.

Now for today’s Currane anglers weather chart: wind fresh and variable from the NE, accompanied by blazing sunshine that left no mercy for man nor salmon. Yesterday’s weather: rainfall none, maximum air temperature 13.6°C, and 7 hours and 1 minute of pure, unfiltered sunshine.

And I will finish on a fitting note: One Currane angler said he saw a salmon today — but only because the heat had him hallucinating.

        

    

 

 

 

9/5/2026

 9/5/2026. As of this evening, the Currane C&R board is still as empty as a monk’s diary — not a whisper of a wild Atlantic Salmon to report. The lake clearly decided to spend the day sunbathing rather than entertaining anglers.

So, straight to the Currane anglers’ weather chart we go. The wind came in fresh from the NE, pushing along reasonable cloud cover, though the sun kept bursting through like a lad who refuses to stay out of the pub. Yesterday’s weather delivered 7.8mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 12.4°C, and — wait for it — a grand total of 0.3 minutes of sunshine. Yes, you read that right. Not even enough time to blink twice.

8/5/2026

Derrynane

8/5/2026. Another suspiciously quiet day on Lough Currane — so quiet you’d swear the Japanese outboards had taken a vow of silence. Not a murmur, not a whisper, just the odd shower sneaking in to remind the anglers who’s boss.

As for the Currane weather chart, the wind couldn’t make up its mind and spent the day doing laps: ENE to NE to N to NNW to SSE to WNW and back to N again, like a compass having an identity crisis. Showers came and went, breaking through whenever they felt like causing trouble.

Yesterday’s weather: rainfall 1.3mm, maximum air temperature 14.0°C, and 2 hours and 6 minutes of sunshine — though most anglers swear they only saw 30 seconds of it.

Now, to the Cream of Delamont: The Mad Fisherman himself takes centre stage with his first‑class videos. Brace yourself, click the link, and enjoy the chaos: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sacvO7CGK4w

 

7/5/2026

 

7/5/2026. We’ll start by correcting yesterday’s little misfire. I reported that the Currane anglers had failed miserably in their duties — only for the lake to tap me on the shoulder early this morning and whisper, “Actually, one Salmon was caught.” Nothing like putting the record straight before the rumour mill gets up to speed.

Now back to the present. As of this evening, there are still no reports of any wild Atlantic Salmon being caught, so the lake is keeping its cards close to its chest.

On to the Currane anglers’ weather chart: the wind came from the SSW before veering SW, blowing Gentle to Moderate, with reasonable cloud cover drifting about. Yesterday’s weather saw 0.0mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 13.6°C, and a generous 7 hours and 6 minutes of sunshine — enough to make the fish consider sunglasses but not enough to make them rise.

6/5/2026

Ballinskelligs Bay today

In the distance Hogs Head

6/5/2026. The Currane anglers were all quiet today, and to be fair you couldn’t blame them—conditions were pure kat. The sun was blazing down on the lake like it had a personal grudge, and the variable light‑to‑gentle NE wind wasn’t exactly inspiring the fish to rise and shine. Yesterday’s weather tells its own tale: rainfall 0.0 mm, maximum air temperature 13.3°C, and 6 hours and 6 minutes of sunshine, which clearly went straight to the fish’s heads. I’ll finish today’s report by saying the photo tells the Currane anglers’ story—because the fish certainly didn’t.   

 

 

5/5/2026

Ballinskelligs  Bay Today

5/5/2026. Just two boats ventured out on Lough Currane today and, by all accounts, their reels were as quiet as a lamb—so quiet you’d swear the fish had taken a bank holiday of their own. As you can see from the photo, it was a picture‑perfect day for sea fishing… if you catch my drift. Now to the Currane weather chart: wind gentle from the NE and variable throughout the day. Yesterday’s weather: rainfall 1.1mm, maximum air temperature 13.6°C, and 4 hours of glorious sunshine.

One angler said the lake was so calm he could see his reflection—unfortunately, the fish must have seen it too and decided to stay well hidden.    

 

4/5/2026

 4/5/2026. Five Currane boats ventured out on this Bank Holiday Monday, and despite their noble efforts, every reel on the lake maintained a vow of silence worthy of a monastery. Not a whisper, not a murmur — pure Currane serenity, or pure Currane stubbornness, depending on your temperament.

Now to the Currane weather chart: a Gentle to Moderate NNE breeze presided over proceedings, accompanied by respectable cloud cover and a generous helping of sunshine. As for yesterday, rainfall amounted to no more than a trace, the mercury peaked at 14.3°C, and the sun graced us with 2 hours and 6 minutes of its valuable time. Just for the record, last month’s rainfall totalled a hearty 151.1mm — enough to keep every Kerry blade of grass feeling smug.