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| Killarney Lakes this mornung |
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| Sunset at Dingle Bay this evening |
April 29, 2025. This is an update from the Inny Farmer. Hi Vince, apologies for the delay in communication. Over the weekend, there was one salmon caught on the Commeragh River. As the saying goes, it is the early bird that catches the worm. Staying with the past weekend, we proceeded downstream to Lough Currane, where at least one salmon was reported to have been caught. Returning to current events, according to updates from Currane anglers, fishing activities were minimal with no notable catches today. The wind conditions were moderate and variable, shifting from ESE to SE and SSE, accompanied by bright sunshine. Yesterday’s meteorological data recorded a trace amount of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 18.0°C, and a total of 4 hours and 8 minutes of sunshine.
28/4/2025.
Unfortunately, Currane anglers had no catches today. Reflecting on the past, we
recall times when Gillie’s operated without outboard motors, sharing memories
of fishing days on Lough Currane. The stage is yours Mark.
Thank you so
much for this Vincent, happy memories.
Seeing
Brod's name as a Co author brings back another memory for me.
Fishing with
my parents with Michael Moriarty in the 1950's , I thought I would take a boat
for myself. The Buttler Arms was packed and all boatmen taken. Billy Huggard
said he would see what he could do.
I was
introduced to Brod who had just "come back from the building in England
" but said he knew the lake and could find a boat.
Next morning
we met and set out from the bungalow shore. The boat had been pulled up for
some time and was dried out. Brod was bailing away and located the leak.
In those
days we fished in tweed jackets and ties. Brod looked up and asked if he could
borrow my tie . I handed it over and he stuffed it in the leak!
He handed it
back at the end of the day and said it would be fine. It wasn't of course. Brod
grew to be a fine ghillie and a marvellous raconteur. Happy memories.
Best wishes
Mark Maley
Today’s
weather, Wind fresh SSE followed by strong gusts and good cloud cover at times.
Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.1mm, maximum air temperature 14.4°C,
amount of sunshine none.
April 27, 2025. The Currane anglers experienced a quiet day, as evidenced by the reports received through WhatsApple mobile. Today's weather forecast indicates moderate winds from the south-southwest, accompanied by intermittent cloud cover. Yesterday's weather data recorded 2.1mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 14.4°C, and 4 hours of sunshine.
April 26, 2025, There have been no recorded catches of wild Atlantic Salmon by Currane anglers. Regarding the weather today, conditions include gentle to fresh winds from the SSW and significant cloud cover. The weather report for the previous day indicates a rainfall total of 3.8mm, a maximum air temperature of 14.3°C, and a sunshine duration of 4 hours and 9 minutes.
April 24,
2025. We are pleased to report that Currane fly angler Young Dan Dwyer from
Portugal has captured all the attention today with his remarkable achievement.
While fly fishing with his Gillie, Mr. Dominic McGillicuddy of www.fishingwithdom.com Dan caught and released a commendable 10-pound
Salmon on the fly. As evidenced by the accompanying video, the veracity of this
impressive feat is undeniable. Additionally, it is worth noting that Dan had
another catch and release in recent days. Congratulations to Dan on his
exceptional performance. However, for the other anglers at Currane, the day
remained uneventful.
Regarding
the weather, the wind was fresh SSE and later veered South, accompanied by rain
throughout the day. Yesterday's weather included 0.2mm of rainfall, a maximum
air temperature of 13.2°C, and 2 hours and 4 minutes of sunshine.
On April 23, 2025. There was no activity reported from the Currane angler’s rods and reels according to WhatsApple. The weather at Currane included gentle winds from the NNW, which varied to NW, NNW, NW, and WNW with intermittent cloud cover. The previous day's weather recorded 13.4mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 12.9°C, and 1 hour and 6 minutes of sunshine.
April 22, 2025. Reviewing yesterday's details: there were five boats on the water with no reported salmon catches. Weather conditions included 1.4mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 13.3°C, nine hours and one minute of sunshine, and a wind speed of 15 km/h.
As for
today, Currane anglers experienced a quiet day across all activities. Weather
conditions comprised moderate to fresh winds varying between SSW, W, and WNW,
with overcast skies prevailing for most of the day.
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| Pope Francis RIP |
On April 21,
2025. There will no reports tonight from the Waterville Fishery.
In respect of the🙏🌹🕯 Passing of Pope Francis Rest In Peace 🙏🌹🕯
On April 20, 2025. Five Currane boats were out on Easter Sunday; unfortunately, no salmon were caught, which was disappointing for the anglers. Today’s weather included variable light air to moderate winds from the WSW, SSW, and SW, with overcast skies and occasional showers. Yesterday's weather recorded 1.3mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 11.2°C, and no sunshine. Thus, we conclude this report with the perspective of the dedicated mad fishermen on this Easter Sunday.
April 19, 2025. We extend our greetings for a pleasant Easter to everyone. Now proceeding with the weather update: The recorded rainfall yesterday amounted to 29.9 mm. Unfortunately, most of this precipitation was absorbed by the land, as indicated by a local Currane angler who reported the absence of flooding. Consequently, the anglers at Currane exhibited low enthusiasm today, correlating with the reduced water levels. It is evident that their fishing lines were inactive. The weather was windy with a fresh Northeast direction and mostly overcast throughout the day. The recorded rainfall amount is previously stated, with a maximum air temperature of 10.8°C and no sunshine.
On 18th April 2025. The predicted yellow rain warning did not lead to any instances of flooding. The weather report by VCNN was therefore inaccurate. Today, on Good Friday, we embarked on a voyage across the waters of Lough Currane. Regrettably, the anglers experienced little success; while their fishing lines remained inactive, their conversations were lively and engaging. The forecast for today includes a moderate to fresh Northeast wind, with gusts reaching up to 56 km/h and average speeds of 35 km/h. Intermittent light rain throughout the day. Yesterday's weather recorded 3.6mm of rainfall, a maximum temperature of 13.2°C, and 3 hours and 6 minutes of sunshine.
April 17, 2025. The Currane anglers experienced another uneventful day, as their reels remained quiet. According to one of the anglers, the lake is currently very low. They expressed hope that the yellow rain warning proves to be more significant than forecasted, indicating a need for substantial rainfall to improve the situation. Today's weather: Wind variable from ESE to SE, SSE, S, and back to SSE, ranging from light to moderate at times. There was reasonable cloud cover with occasional showers. Yesterday's weather: No recorded rainfall, maximum air temperature 11.8°C and amount of sunshine 12 hours and 3 minutes.
On April 16,
2025. The water levels in Currane are significantly low. Consequently, today's
update remains unchanged. Despite ongoing efforts to monitor the situation,
there have been no significant developments. However, there is potential for
improvement as a yellow rain warning has been issued for Kerry, effective from
11 PM tomorrow until 12 PM on Friday, according to the Currane weather chart by Met.ie. As for today’s
weather, there was variable light wind from the NNE that veered to N, NNW, NW,
and back to NNW. Yesterday recorded a trace amount of rainfall, with a maximum
air temperature of 11.6°C and 12 hours of sunshine. Just for the record the amount of rainfall for
Lough Currane is 31.3 mm, some light at the end of the tunnel, I think we will
be depending on the mountainous rainfall. www.met.ie/weather-forecast/lough-currane-kerry#forecasts
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| Waterville |
On 15th
April 2025. The Irish flag was prominently displayed in Waterville. The
accompanying photograph showcases ideal conditions for sea fishing; however, it
should be noted that the enthusiasm of Currane anglers remains subdued, which
parallels the current water levels of Waterville fisheries. The wind conditions
were moderate to fresh, originating from the North and shifting to NNW, with
clear skies prevailing. The previous day's weather data recorded 1.2mm of
rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 12.2°C, and 9 hours and 4 minutes of
sunshine.
On 14th April 2025. All activities by Currane anglers were notably quiet across all areas of the Currane waters. We will now proceed to monitor the weather conditions at Currane, with wind speeds ranging from gentle to moderate coming from the West. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 2.9mm, maximum air temperature 11.8°C, amount of sunshine 6 hours and 8 minutes.
On April 13, 2025. We bring you updates directly from the Mad Fisherman. The latest instalment of the Mad Fisherman's adventures has just been released. Please enjoy the film.
Now, for
today's angling report: only two boats ventured out, catching a few brown trout
for their efforts.
Weather
forecast: expect moderate to fresh winds at times, accompanied by April
showers. Yesterday's weather included 2.1mm of rainfall, a maximum air
temperature of 12.8°C, and 2 hours and 3 minutes of sunshine.
On April 12th, 2025. Reports from Currane indicate that there were 9 boats on the water, primarily catching brown trout. Regarding the weather conditions, winds ranged from light to fresh and varied from SSW to WSW, SW, W, and WNW, accompanied by good cloud cover and occasional showers. Yesterday's weather recorded no rainfall, with a maximum air temperature of 15.1°C and total sunshine duration of 12 hours and 4 minutes.
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| Calm Currane just about to head out |
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| Gentle currane this evening |
On 11/4/2025.
There were only a few boats on Lough Currane during the day. The photos show
one boat in the evening with no catches reported. Weather: variable winds from
the east to SW, gusts up to 19km/h, clear skies all day. Yesterday’s weather:
no rainfall, maximum temperature 16.1°C, 12 hours and 1 minute of sunshine.
On April 10,
2025, Just the odd boat out fishing on Lough Currane today despite the calm and
bright spring weather, there were no reports of smoked salmon being prepared.
Wind varied light to gentle, shifting from ESE, SE, S, to WSW. Yesterday, there
was no rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 14.7°C, and 12 hours and 1 minute
of sunshine.
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| Valentia Lighthouse In the distance |
On April 9,
2025. there was minimal activity on Lough Currane with only a few boats
present. Reports indicate that no salmon were caught, as the fishing lines
remained slack. The weather exhibited light to gentle variable winds ranging
from ESE to SE, SSE, SSW, SW, WSW, SW, W, and WNW. The skies were sunny and
clear throughout the day. The previous day's weather recorded no rainfall, a
maximum air temperature of 19.6°C, and a total sunshine duration of 11 hours
and 4 minutes.
8th, 2025. Only two boats were observed on Currane Lake during a day of blazing sunshine. According to reports, no catches were made, which is unsurprising given the weather conditions. Regarding the weather, the wind was gentle to moderate and variable, shifting from ESE to SE, SSE, S, and back to SSE, under clear skies. The previous day's weather recorded no rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 19.1°C, and 12 hours of sunshine. Now we head for the Mad Fisherman as he heads for Kerry on part one is it the the Fish that got away ? Enjoy and click https://youtu.be/jvXo9H7eHhw?si=wmf1hBfDzcUjdJOd
On May 5, 2025. We begin with the previous day's observations. There were five boats out, but all lines were slack. Moving to the current day, there were four Currane boats on the water; however, the anglers experienced no activity. The wind was fresh from the ESE, accompanied by reasonable cloud cover. For the weather on the previous day, there was 1.1mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 18.2°C, and 6 hours and 8 minutes of sunshine.
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| Micko Dwyer RIP photo courtesy of Waterville GAA |
On April 4,
2025. We report the sad news of the passing of renowned GAA player, manager,
and businessman Mick O'Dwyer. On behalf of all Currane anglers, the residents
of Waterville, the Kingdom of Kerry, and the Island of Ireland, we extend our Sincere
Sympathies to the O'Dwyer family—especially his wife Geraldine, his sons John,
Karl, and Robert, his stepdaughter Emma Shields, daughters-in-law Geraldine,
Mary, Sandra, and Liz, and his cherished grandchildren Shane, Amy, Lynn,
Pierce, Dylan, Clodagh, Lauren, as well as his step-grandchildren Holly,
Cathal, and Emily.
On a
personal note, Micko was known for his generosity; he would always stop and
offer you a lift if you were on the road. The photos taken just after 4 PM show
the good people of Ireland paying their last respects and offering a heartfelt
farewell to Waterville’s one and only Mick O'Dwyer Rest In Peace
On March 3rd,
2025. The Currane anglers experienced another bright and sunny day. It was
evident that their lines remained inactive due to the challenging conditions,
as mentioned by a fishery officer who noted the significantly low levels. The
wind was variable, shifting from east to ESE, with gusts ranging from moderate
to strong. Yesterday's weather recorded no rainfall, a maximum air temperature
of 16.8°C, and 11 hours and 8 minutes of sunshine.
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| Mr. Paddy Cotter RIP |
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Mr. Paddy Cotter. On behalf of the Currane anglers and all the residents of Waterville and Kerry, we extend our Sincere Condolences to Paddy’s family, especially his children, Martha and Robert, and the entire family.
Paddy moved
to Waterville in the mid-1960s and worked at the Butler Arms Hotel as a
bartender, where he demonstrated exceptional skills and professionalism. Later,
he continued his career at the Waterville Lake Hotel, where his knowledge and
expertise extended beyond serving pints. He confidently prepared complex
drinks, impressing even international patrons. An example of his craftsmanship
occurred when an American guest requested an exotic drink, which Paddy
meticulously prepared with various fruits and sugars over 15 minutes. The guest
praised Paddy for being among the best bartenders he had encountered worldwide.
Just for the record I was there, Rest in peace, Paddy.
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| Sunset at Waterville on the Butler Pool |
On February 2,
2025. Three Currane boats were on Lough Currane, but no Wild Atlantic Salmon
were caught. The weather at Currane was variable with moderate winds from the East,
Southeast, and East-Southeast, occasionally becoming fresh with strong gusts
ranging from 35km/h to 50km/h. The previous day's weather included no rainfall,
a maximum air temperature of 16.2°C, and 12 hours of sunshine.
On April 1,
2025. Four Currane boats navigated the rough waters of Lough Currane under
bright and sunny conditions. Unfortunately, wild Salmon tariffs remain in
effect on this April Fool’s Day. The wind was fresh to strong from the Southeast
with minimal cloud cover. The previous day's weather recorded 0.1mm of
rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 16.5°C, and 10 hours and 6 minutes of
sunshine.
