31/7/2025

 July 31, 2025. Only two Currane boats were active today, with no recorded reports of catch-and-release (C&R) Salmon or Sea Trout. Similarly, there were no reported C&R captures on the River Inny, although a few anglers participated and have chosen not to disclose their results.  

Today's Waterville Fishery weather chart indicates moderate to fresh NNW winds, accompanied by periods of reasonable cloud cover. Yesterday's weather included 5mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 17.7°C, and no recorded sunshine.

 

30/7/2025

July 30, 2025 – There were no reports from Currane anglers regarding catch and release of salmon or sea trout. Observations from an angler raised the question: “I thought the Inny was designated for catch and release this year, Vincent? That does not appear to be the case.” Liam confirmed, stating, “Yes, Liam, you are entirely correct. If this observation is accurate, it is recommended that the angler concerned review the following link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1YqWv59rZJ/.”

Today's weather at Currane featured gentle winds from the WNW, later veering West, with overcast conditions prevailing throughout the day. Yesterday, rainfall measured 2.1 mm, the maximum air temperature reached 18.4°C, and there was one hour and one minute of sunshine.

Additionally, attention now turns to the Mad Fisherman and his videos. The platform is open for your presentation, Mad Fisherman.

 

 

 

 

 

 

29/7/2025

 July 29, 2025. Three Currane boats were present on the lake; however, no catches were reported. Additionally, one angler was observed on the Commeragh and one on the Inny, with no reported activity from either location. Regarding weather conditions at the Waterville fishery, winds were gentle to moderate from the northwest, later veering to North-Northwest, accompanied by substantial cloud cover and occasional sunshine in the late afternoon.

28/7/2025

 July 28, 2025. No reports of C&R Salmon and Seatrout, but if I get a late  report, I will put it up. Wind Nothwest gentle to light followed by good cloud and misty rain at times. Yesterday’s weather, the amount of  rainfall 0.2 mm, maximum air temperature 17.9c, amount of sunshine 1 hour and 3 minutes.

27/7/2025

 

On July 27, 2025, there was one angler on the Currane waters. Details regarding catch and release practices for Salmon and Sea Trout were not disclosed. In other news, The Kingdom of Kerry won the All-Ireland Final against Donegal with a final score of Kerry 1-26, Donegal 0-19.

The weather on Currane featured variable winds, light to gentle, from the north, north-northwest, and northwest, with generally overcast skies and occasional sunshine. The previous day's weather included no recorded rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 18.3°C, and 3 hours and 2 minutes of sunshine.

 

26/6/2025

 On July 26, 2025. Reports indicated that only six Currane boats were active, with all participants experiencing a quiet day for both C&R Salmon and Seatrout fishing. Regarding the day's weather, conditions included gentle to moderate north-westerly winds and considerable cloud cover. The previous day's weather saw 1.1mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 18.3°C, and 3 hours and 5 minutes of sunshine.

25/7/2025

 On July 25, 2025, there were no reported catches or releases of Salmon or Seatrout among Currane anglers. At the Butler Pool, several anglers were observed fly-fishing, but no results have been reported at this time. The weather chart for the Waterville fishery indicated a light, variable northwest wind veering west-northwest throughout the day, with reasonable cloud cover. The previous day's weather included 0.5 mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 19.8°C, and 9 hours of sunshine.          

24/7/2025

 July 24, 2025. Four Currane boats were active today; reports indicate a relatively uneventful morning and afternoon session. Regarding weather conditions for today's anglers: winds were variable from the Southwest, light to gentle in strength, accompanied by periods of moderate cloud cover. Yesterday’s meteorological data recorded 0.1mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 18.3°C, and eight minutes of sunshine.    

23/7/2025

June 23, 2025. The Currane anglers were all quiet in all departments. Wind light to fresh followed by reasonable cloud cover. Yesterday’s weather,, amount of rainfall 1.3mm,  maximum air . temperature 18.0C,  amount of sunshine 2 hours.

22/7/2025

 June 22 , 2025. We start with a  back date . Yesterday, there were 3 C & R Grilse caught, now back to the present, no reports of C&R from   the Currane anglers. I think you could say  they had their Inny C&R hats on ?

Now we head for the Currane weather chart.  Wind light to fresh, followed by reasonable cloud cover. Yesterday’s weather, the amount of rainfall 1.4mm, maximum air temperature 17.1c. amount  of sunshine 1 hour and 7 minutes.

21/7/2025

 June 21, 2025.  The Currane anglers were all quiet in the Salmon department   and just a few Trout caught. There are no reports  on the Inny or the Commeragh.

Wind NW fresh followed by  good cloud cover. Yesterday’s weather,  amount of  rainfall 4.5mm, air maximum temperature 18.3c, amount of sunshine 2 minutes.

20/7/2025

 On June 20, 2025. A small number of trout were caught on Currane. Four anglers fished the C&R River Inny, with no reports of catches. Two additional anglers concluded their efforts around 9:25 pm, also with no catch reports. At the Butler Pool, there was one angler present, with no catch data available. Upstream at the Commeragh River, one angler fished in the morning, and two more participated in the evening; again, no catch information was reported. The Waterville fishery report noted light to moderate winds from the NNE veering north, good cloud cover, and heavy showers. The recorded rainfall for the previous day was 23.2 mm, with a maximum air temperature of 16.9°C and one minute of sunshine.   

19/7/2025

 June 19, 2025. 8 Currane boats out, just a few seatrout and a few brownies. Now we head for the C&R river Inny, at least 1 C&R salmon. Just for the record the Lake is still rising from the last flood and more rain on the way. Now we head for today's anglers weather chart. Wind, SE fresh to gentle, followed by good cloud, rain at times and sun breaking through at times. Yesterday’s weather Rain 0.8 mm,  maximum air temperature 17.6c, amount of sunshine 2 hours and 2 minutes. 

18/7/2025

 July 18, 2025. At least one Grilse was caught while trolling, and a few Trout were caught while drifting. Anglers proceeded to the catch and release (C&R) river Inny, where participation was low and no catches were reported in the designated salmon waters. The weather for today on Currane shows light to gentle winds from the West, later veering WSW, with intermittent reasonable cloud cover. Yesterday’s recorded weather included maximum rainfall of 11.4mm, a highest air temperature of 18.7°C, and 2 hours and 3 minutes of sunshine.

Now we head for the sanctuary for the Donkeys and me. That sounds a bit fishy to me, yes you have it The MadFisherman takes the stage       

 

 

17/7/2025

 June 17, 2025. A few trout were caught on the lake today, with seven boats present. There were several early anglers on the Commeragh this morning as well as some in the evening; at least one salmon was reported caught. The Inny also attracted a number of anglers this afternoon and evening; however, no catches have been reported thus far. The river level was receding steadily after experiencing significant flooding last night.

Regarding angling practices:

Hello Vince, I was under the impression that worm fishing is prohibited on both the Commeragh and Inny rivers. Regards,

Robert.

15/6/2025

 Couple of boats on the lake at least 1 grilse caught on the troll, some anglers on butler pool no reports of anything caught, 2 anglers on commeragh early this morning had at least 1 salmon, and 3 fishing this evening no reports yet, inny had a few anglers today but finished early due to rising river, 2 anglers up there this evening no reports of anything caught yet.

12/7/2025

 June 12, 2025. Only one Currane boat ventured out today, which is unsurprising given the intense heat. Although anglers enjoyed the sunny weather, no catch-and-release Salmon or Sea Trout were reported. In local sports, Kerry faced Tyrone in the semifinal at Croagh Park and secured an impressive victory with a score of 1-20 to 0-17, congratulations to the Kerry team and their supporters. Unfortunately, Currane anglers did not experience similar success.          

Weather conditions around Currane included variable moderate winds, shifting from SSE to S, complemented by light clouds and bright sunshine. Yesterday's weather, there was no recorded rainfall, and the maximum air temperature reached 22.6°C, with 13 hours and 4 minutes of sunshine reported.

11/7/2025

 On June 11, only three Currane boats were active during what was a notably warm day, and no catches have been reported thus far—an outcome likely influenced by the prevailing weather conditions. For reference, today’s weather for Currane anglers included gentle to moderate winds and clear, bright sunshine throughout. Yesterday saw no recorded rainfall, with a maximum air temperature of 21.8°C and a total of 14 hours and 7 minutes of sunshine.         

10/7/2025

 

July 10, 2025. No reports were recorded from Currane anglers on this day, likely due to predominantly clear skies and strong sunlight, accompanied by variable light to gentle winds shifting from SSW to WSW. Weather data for the previous day indicated 0.2mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 18.3°C, and a total of 8 hours and 3 minutes of sunshine. While overall angler activity may be subdued, the Mad Fisherman continues to document his fishing experiences on his YouTube channel. For further insight, viewers are encouraged to visit his channel.        

 

9/7/2025

June 9, 2025. Angling activity on Currane was minimal under bright, humid conditions with light to gentle variable winds shifting from NNW to NW, WNW, and back to NW. Weather observations for the previous day included 1.0 mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 18.4°C, and 4 hours and 4 minutes of sunshine.  

 

8/7/2025

 June 8, 2025: No C&R Salmon or Seatrout were reported, likely due to clear skies and intense sun. Winds were gentle, shifting from WNW to NW and NNW. Rainfall was minimal at 0.4mm, the high temperature reached 17°C, and there were 5 hours and 7 minutes of sunshine. Now, let's turn to the Mad Fisherman's stories.

I remember in the salmon club up the weir stream one spring there was a snag. Everyone got stuck in it and lost their hooks. I eventually got stuck in it. It was a Sunday morning, and nobody was around only one other angler he was a Sargent in the guards. I pulled with all my might. I felt it move. I pulled out the nicest Christmas tree I've ever seen. It was covered in every kind of spinner you could think of Devons Toby’s, you name it. The Sargent asked me could he take one or two of the Toby’s they were his favourite bait. I told him take them all and I'll take everything else. I didn't like the Toby’s. None of the hooks were long enough in the water to go rusty. All baits were in mint condition. I'll never forget that day. We were to young children on Christmas morning

 

7/7/2025

July 16, 2025. Three Currane boats were on the water today, but no catch reports have come in. Downstream at Butler Pool, a few fly anglers tried their luck, with no news yet of success or failure. Weather: gentle to moderate north to NNW winds, good cloud cover. Yesterday saw 1.2mm of rain, a high of 15.9°C, and just over an hour of sunshine.     

 

6/7/2025

 On July 6, 2025, activity among Currane anglers was relatively low. One angler reported catching a Grilse while trolling, with a few Sea Trout also caught on the troll. Fly anglers targeting Sea Trout noted that only occasional catch-and-release Sea Trout were taken while drifting. Weather conditions included a cold north-northwest wind, which may have contributed to the reduced catch rates. No reports were received from the catch-and-release river Inny or the Commeragh. The day's weather included a moderate to fresh NNW wind and substantial cloud cover. For the previous day, recorded rainfall was 3.4mm, maximum air temperature was 16.0°C, and there was 1 minute of sunshine.  

 

 

5/6/2025

 June 5, 2025. The day began early on the Commeragh River, with the first angling efforts commencing just before 6 a.m. As of this report, there have been no confirmed catches or releases from the Commeragh. Turning to Currane, anglers experienced some success: one notable catch-and-release of an 8 lbs salmon on the fly was recorded, along with two grilse taken while trolling. Additionally, several sea trout were caught on the fly. On the C&R River Inny, two anglers were observed fishing; however, no results have been reported.         

Regarding weather conditions on Currane and Inny, the wind was moderate from the west, accompanied by substantial cloud cover and occasional misty rain throughout the morning. For reference, yesterday’s weather included 9.1 mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 17.7°C, and four minutes of sunshine.

 

4/6/2025

 June 4, 2025. To provide a comprehensive overview, we will begin with recent developments on the Commeragh, where anglers have been honing their worm fishing techniques; however, there are currently no reports regarding their effectiveness. Moving downstream to Lough Currane, Mr. Jason Rayner demonstrated notable proficiency, successfully landing a 5lb grilse on fly today. Congratulations are extended to Mr. Rayner for this achievement and for joining the ranks of distinguished Currane fly fishers. Regarding the sea trout, only a few were caught and released for record purposes.   

Weather conditions at Currane were characterised by predominantly fresh west-southwest winds throughout the day, along with significant rainfall in the afternoon that persisted into the evening. These circumstances may encourage worm and Inny catch-and-release anglers to begin their activities earlier tomorrow. Yesterday's recorded weather included a trace amount of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 18.1°C, and 6 hours of sunshine.

 

 

3/7/2025

 June 3, 2025. One angler, Mr. Jason Rayner, achieved notable success during his day on Lough Currane. Accompanied by his gillie on his first visit to Ireland, Mr. Rayner caught an impressive 6 lb. salmon—an auspicious start, with hopes for many more. No additional catches were reported among other Currane anglers.                      

Turning to the weather conditions: today featured westerly winds at moderate strength, with intervals of cloud cover, sunshine, and occasional light showers. Yesterday's weather included 0.2 mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 16.9°C, and a total of 12 hours and 7 minutes of sunshine.

2/6/2025

July 2, 2025. Mr. Simon Wishart caught a 5 lb salmon on Currane, marking his first catch of this size. There were five boats on Currane, with only occasional trout reported. Moving downstream to the Butler Pool near www.watervillegolflinks.ie a salmon was caught today. On the Commeragh River, one angler fished without any reports of catches. At the C&R river Inny, a couple of fly anglers were present, but no catches were reported. Today's weather for the Waterville fishery featured gentle to moderate WNW winds, mostly sunny conditions, and occasional showers. Recorded rainfall was minimal, maximum air temperature reached 16.8°C, and there were 8 hours and 6 minutes of sunshine.                

1/7/2025

 July 1, 2025. Following last night's significant rainfall, we proceeded directly to the Currane anglers for today's activities. Initially, Lough Currane was somewhat murky as two boats departed early this morning. Soon after, three more boats joined, making a total of five. Given the lake's rising water levels and turbid conditions, it was not surprising that the anglers reported little success. Once the lake clears up, however, there should be increased opportunities for catch and release.     

Next, we moved upstream to the Commeragh river, where several anglers were practicing their techniques. However, based on their communications, there remains room for improvement in their skills. On the River Inny, there was one confirmed catch and release of a salmon by a local Inny farmer. He also suggested that there might have been additional catches, although this cannot be confirmed.

Regarding the weather, the wind varied from moderate to fresh, shifting between North, NNE, N, and NNW. Yesterday's weather recorded a rainfall amount of 10.6mm, a maximum air temperature of 18.0°C, and one hour of sunshine.