30/9/2025

September 30th, 2025. Marked the conclusion of the C&R Salmon 2025 season, with no Salmon or Trout recorded on the final day. The fishing conditions were challenging due to persistent heavy rainfall and a fresh south-southwest wind. Weather data from the preceding day indicated 3.7mm of precipitation, a maximum air temperature of 17.1°C, and 1 hour and 6 minutes of sunshine. With the closure of the Salmon season, twelve days remain dedicated to C&R Trout fishing.             

29/9/025

September 29, 2025: Five Currane boats were on the water, with no reported catch and release Salmon landed by fly or trolling. A few Trout were caught while drifting. The weather was SSW wind, gentle to moderate, with reasonable cloud cover and occasional light showers. September 30 marks the last day of the 2025 Salmon season. Weather data for the previous day: trace rainfall, maximum air temperature 15.7°C, and total sunshine duration of 9 hours and 2 minutes.            

18/9/2025

 

Ballinskelligs Bay

On August 28, 2025, Some Currane anglers reported activity, including at least one salmon caught by trolling and several trout caught while drifting. Regarding today's Currane weather, as depicted in the photograph taken this morning, anglers experienced clear and sunny conditions throughout the day with a light to gentle north-westerly wind. Yesterday, rainfall measured 1.4 mm, with a maximum air temperature of 15.0°C and a total rainfall duration of 7 hours and 2 minutes.             

27/9/2025

September 27, 2025. Eleven C&R Salmon and Trout Currane boats were out, with a small number of trout caught. There were no reports from the C&R river Inny, despite rainfall late last night. The weather included North-Westerly winds at gentle to moderate strength, clear skies, and sunshine during the day. Previous day's weather data: rainfall amounted to 12.9mm, maximum air temperature reached 15.4°C, and sunshine duration was two minutes.          

26/9/2025

 September 26, 2025: There were only a few boats on Currane due to rough weather conditions. Some Trout were reported, with the largest around 2 lbs. Today's weather at Currane included South winds at speeds ranging from 35 km/h to 41 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 59 km/h. Yesterday's weather recorded no rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 16.3°C, and five hours of sunshine.     

25/9/2025

September 25, 2025: Currane anglers experienced productive conditions today, with successful fly and trolling activities resulting in few salmon caught, the largest weighing approximately 8 lbs. In the sea trout category, notable catch-and-release were reported, with the largest reaching around 3 lbs, accompanied by several respectable brown trout. Weather at Currane featured a cold, moderate to fresh South to Southeasterly wind over the lake. Meteorological data from the previous day included no recorded rainfall (0.0 mm), a maximum air temperature of 16.1°C, and a total sunshine duration of five hours and seven minutes.   

24/9/2025

September 24, 2025: To provide a brief retrospective update, several fish were reported caught on the Commeragh River yesterday. As the Commeragh is a classified river, further specific details are withheld. Today, fishing activity moved downstream to Lough Currane, where anglers experienced successful trout fishing while drifting, with numerous trout rising to the fly. Although no salmon were landed during trolling, one salmon was lost near the net. A total of six boats participated, with the most productive fly-fishing located along the south side and near Church Island. Conditions included a cold, gentle to moderate southerly wind and reasonable cloud cover. The previous day's weather recorded no rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 15.8°C, and 7 hours and 7 minutes of sunshine.   

23/9/2025

Ronan RIP

September 23: 2025. I start today’s notes on the sad news that Currane C&R fly angler Mr. Ronan Grady, RIP of Lismorris. Lissycassey of Co Clare sadly passed away yesterday to the Heavenly clear waters as the fish run freely, as Ronan and his fellow Heavenly fly anglers catch and release their heavenly fish. May Ronan Rest In Peace. Ronan was a regular angler to the Waterville fishery and on behalf of the Currane anglers and the good people of Waterville and Kerry we send our Sincere Sympathies to all his family and friends, and he will be deeply missed by the fishing community.

Now head out on to Lough Currane and here are the facts of the day. There were 6 boats out, two Salmon were reported caught on the troll and few trout caught and released on the drift. Now to today’s Currane weather conditions wind variable gentle to moderate ESE veered SE, SSE, S, followed by reasonable cloud cover at times. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 0.0mm, maximum air temperature 15,0°C, amount of sunshine 10 minutes 2 minutes.    

22/9/2025

Ballinskelligs Bay.

September 22, 2025: There were no reports of catch-and-release salmon or sea trout from Currane anglers today, and similarly, no activity was noted on the catch-and-release river Inny. Regarding today's weather at the Waterville fishery, winds ranged from light to gentle and were variable, shifting between east, east-southeast, south, west-southwest, west, and west-northwest. The day was characterised by bright sunshine with hardly a cloud visible over Lough Currane and Ballinskelligs Bay. Yesterday’s weather included 1.2mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 13.5°C, and a total of 5 hours and 2 minutes of sunshine.       

21/9/2025

September 21, 2025: Trout catches on the drift were limited. Currane fly anglers faced challenging conditions due to a moderate north-northeast to northeast wind, despite reasonable cloud cover. Regarding the Inny, few anglers were present and no session reports were received. Weather data for yesterday includes 8.3mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 15.1°C, and 1 hour and 3 minutes of sunshine.      

20/9/2025

September 20, 2025: There was notable activity on the Waterville fishery today. The day began on the Commeragh River, where two anglers were observed, although no official reports of their fishing outcomes have been received. Moving downstream to the Currane area, a variety of trout were successfully caught while drifting. Regarding the Inny, one catch-and-release (C&R) salmon was recorded by two C&R anglers. As for today's weather conditions at the Waterville fishery, winds varied from calm to light, gentle, fresh, and variable, with directions shifting from southeast through east-southeast, east-northeast, northeast, north-northeast, to north. Yesterday’s weather, amount of rainfall 1.1 mm, maximum air temperature 15.5°C. amount of sunshine 1 minute.

19/9/2025

September 19, 2025: Following yesterday's rainfall, the water level at Lough Currane continues to rise. Despite these conditions, at least one angler caught or released a fine salmon, other Currane anglers had several brown trout and sea trout, some of which were caught via drifting and trolling techniques. Moving on to the River Inny, an Inny farmer reported that several anglers landed notable fish on the lower section of the river during today's catch and release activities. The Waterville Fishery weather today featured variable light to gentle winds mainly from the WSW, occasionally veering SW, WSW, W, and WNW, with substantial cloud cover. Yesterday’s recorded rainfall totalled 11.6 mm, the maximum air temperature reached 17.3°C, and there was no sunshine observed.

      

18/9/2025

September 18, 2025: There was only one boat operating on the southern side, which encountered notable trout activity before concluding operations due to challenging weather conditions. Winds from the SSW reached fresh to strong levels, with gusts up to 65 km/h, prompting an early end to the day. It is likely that anglers moved to the catch-and-release section of the River Inny, where, according to the Inny Farmer’s report, both the upper and lower stretches experienced productive fishing. Weather at the Waterville fishery included sustained strong winds accompanied by heavy cloud cover and frequent showers throughout the day. The previous day recorded 1.6 mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 16.8°C, and 1 hour 9 minutes of sunshine.      

17/9/2025

 September 17, 2025: Currane anglers experienced a satisfactory day, with at least one salmon caught via trolling, along with several catch-and-release trout. Reports from the Inny indicate that one angler had a successful outing on the lower section of the river. Regarding today’s weather, there were fresh southwesterly winds accompanied by significant cloud cover. The previous day recorded 24.0 mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 16.5°C, and only 0.2 minutes of sunshine.

16/9/2025

 September 16, 2025: Currane anglers reported some great fishing activity. The lake level is higher than it was during the winter, with more rain forecasted and rain currently ongoing. There were five Currane boats on the water, resulting in at least one salmon caught, one lost at the net, and several brown and sea trout caught; one boat recorded 12 trout, the largest weighing 2 lbs. On the C&R river Inny, reports indicate that one angler on the lower Inny experienced successful fishing, with all fish released safely. For the Waterville fishery forecast, wind was variable from moderate to fresh, shifting through West, WSW, SW, SSW, and S, with good cloud cover. Yesterday’s weather included 0.9 mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 15.5°C, and 4 hours and 9 minutes of sunshine.

15/9/2025

 September 15, 2025: Despite challenging conditions on Currane, one salmon was successfully caught by trolling, with several trout also taken while drifting. On the River Inny, catch and release (C&R) efforts proved fruitful; yesterday, a single angler released two fine salmon, and today the same angler returned to release three additional salmon. The Inny has consistently produced strong results over the past few weeks, including the successful release of juvenile trout. Today's Waterville fishery weather report states that winds were strong from the WNW, reaching gusts up to 69 km/h, accompanied by heavy showers. Yesterday's recorded rainfall totalled 25.6 mm, with a maximum air temperature of 17.5°C and two hours of sunshine.

14/9/2025

 September 14, 2025: There were no reported catches of C&R Salmon or Seatrout from Currane anglers. Weather conditions were variable with strong winds at times: wind at 9am was SE 41 km/h with gusts of 56 km/h; by 10am, SW at 30 km/h with gusts of 50 km/h; 11am, SW at 37 km/h with gusts of 57 km/h; 12pm, SW with gusts of 50 km/h; 1pm, 39 km/h with gusts of 56 km/h; 2pm, 41 km/h with gusts of 52 km/h; 3pm, 39 km/h with gusts of 61 km/h; 4pm, WSW at 46 km/h with gusts of 63 km/h; 5pm, 44 km/h with gusts of 63 km/h; and 6pm, WSW at 46 km/h with gusts of 70 km/h. The day featured frequent heavy showers and was mostly cloudy. Regarding the C&R Inny, a few anglers were present, but no reports were available. The previous day's weather included 4.3 mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 15.4°C, and 5 hours of sunshine.

13/9/2025

 September 13, 2025: There were no reported catches of salmon or seatrout by Currane anglers. Given the recorded rainfall of 19.2mm yesterday evening and the recent catch-and-release (C&R) Inny salmon, it is likely that many Currane anglers opted to fish on the C&R River Inny, where no catch data was reported.Today's Waterville fishery report notes that winds were WNW, veering west, with fresh to moderate strength. Yesterday's weather included the aforementioned rainfall a maximum air temperature of 14.2°C, and 1 hour and 7 minutes of sunshine.

12/9/2025

 September 12, 2025: Three Currane boats operated under challenging conditions, with gusts reaching up to 54 km/h and average wind speeds recorded at 30, 28, 31, 33, 31, 37, 41, and 37 km/h, accompanied by frequent heavy showers. No catch-and-release salmon or sea trout were reported by the Currane anglers. In contrast, a report from the Inny farmer indicated that at least four catch-and-release salmon were landed today, the largest estimated at approximately 8 lbs. The day's wind shifted from WNW to W and WSW, with speeds as previously noted. Weather observations from the previous day included 6.9 mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 15.1°C, and 5 hours and 3 minutes of sunshine.

11/9/2025

 September 11, 2025: Challenging conditions were reported for Currane anglers due to strong westerly-northwesterly gusts reaching up to 57 km/h, with sustained wind speeds of 39, 37, 43, 41, and 44 km/h recorded throughout the day. As a result, many anglers opted to fish on the C&R River Inny. While angling activity was present, there were no significant catch reports submitted. Notably, heavy hail occurred early in the morning, followed by persistent showers during the day. Recorded rainfall for the previous day totalled 7.8 mm, excluding any precipitation in mountainous areas. The maximum air temperature reached 16.1°C, with four hours of sunshine observed. We now welcome comments from Currane anglers regarding these observations. The floor is yours, Sy. Sad world and Vincent’s right the seas are over fished! Is it 20 Countries can fish Irish waters every day?? On another note, with 60 km winds the only way you possible could fish the inny would be worming and with a 3/4 oz wt.! Imagine trying to fly fish in that!   

 

 

     

 

  

10/9/2025

 September 10, 2025: Lough Currane experienced challenging conditions, with an average wind speed of 39 km/h and gusts reaching up to 61 km/h. This prompted anglers to move to the catch-and-release (C&R) River Inny, where 12mm of rainfall contributed to favourable conditions for fishing. The weather at Waterville fishery featured strong west-northwest winds and occasional showers.Yesterday's recorded weather included 12.0 mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 17.9°C, and three hours and three minutes of sunshine. Additionally, local perspectives were shared by both farmers and anglers, offering a comprehensive view of coastal Ireland. The account was complemented by observations from a seagull’s vantage point and insights from seasoned fishermen regarding mackerel activity.

 

9/9/2025

 September 8, 2025: There were no recorded instances of catch-and-release (C&R) of Salmon or Sea Trout by Currane anglers, nor were there any reports from Inny anglers. Notably, the Inny area experienced an additional 10.9mm of rainfall, contributing to a total precipitation of 35.8mm over the past eight days; this figure does not include rainfall in mountainous regions. Today's weather in Waterville featured variable winds ranging from light to gentle, predominantly from the WSW, shifting through SW and SSW directions, accompanied by occasional showers. Yesterday's conditions included 10.9mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 16.6°C, and 6 hours and 8 minutes of sunshine.

 

8/9/2025

 September 8, 2025: Several boats were active on Currane, with anglers employing both flyfishing and trolling techniques. No catch-and-release salmon or sea trout were reported; however, it is worth noting that water levels continue to rise following Saturday's significant flood event. On the catch-and-release River Inny, there were also no reports from anglers, despite several being present and participating discreetly in salmon fishing.  Today's Waterville fishery weather report indicates gentle to moderate westerly winds veering southwest, accompanied by substantial cloud cover and occasional light showers. Yesterday, Waterville experienced 6.0 mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 17.2°C, and 2 hours and 7 minutes of sunshine.

7/9/2025

 September 7, 2025. During the night, there was 24 mm of rainfall, which influenced anglers at Currane to focus on catch-and-release (C&R) activities, particularly on the Inny River. According to a local report, at least four salmon were caught and released, with the possibility that more salmon were handled in the same manner. Details from other areas are not available. For today’s Waterville fishery weather: winds were moderate from the west-northwest, with reasonable cloud cover and occasional showers. Yesterday saw 24 mm of rain, a maximum air temperature of 17.6°C, and no recorded sunshine.

     

6/9/2025

 September 6, 2025: No reports of Salmon or Seatrout catches were recorded by Currane anglers. Adverse weather conditions included strong SSE winds with gusts up to 74 km/h and an average wind speed of 46 km/h, making fishing unfeasible for the day. Additionally, there was heavy cloud cover and rainfall. The previous day's recorded rainfall measured 0.1 mm, the maximum air temperature reached 16.7°C, and there was one hour of sunshine.   

5/9/2025

 September 5, 2025: There were no recorded catch-and-release reports of salmon or seatrout from Currane anglers, nor from catch-and-release river Inny anglers. The weather for the Waterville fishery included light to moderate south-westerly winds veering to south-southwest. Yesterday’s weather saw 1.8 mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 17.3°C, and 7 hours of sunshine.      

 

4/9/2025

August 4, 2025: No catch and release reports for Salmon or Seatrout, including the river Inny. Today's Currane anglers weather report: moderate northwest wind, with periods of reasonable cloud cover and occasional showers. Yesterday’s weather amount rainfall 8.2mm, maximum air temperature 16.7°C, amount of sunshine 6 hours 4 minutes. New regulations for the 2026 season have just been received. Latest news today, the board of IFI have recommended to minister Dooley that all salmon fisheries, private and state will be on a catch and release basis from the 1st of January. Last smolts will be released next spring and hatchery closes. They want all hatchery fish returning to cong to be trapped and killed and dumped. Sorry state of affairs. Just for the record I haven’t had this confirmed by Inland fisheries Ireland.

 

  

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

3/9/2025

August 3, 2025: No Salmon or Seatrout catch-and-release was reported by Currane anglers, possibly due to discretion. Weather saw variable, moderate winds from WNW veering to NW, with reasonable cloud cover. Rainfall measured 6.2mm, air temperature peaked at 14.9°C, and there was just one minute of sunshine. Today's report concludes with another somber video from the Salmon Blackwater.    

2/9/2025

August 2, 2025: A mix of catch-and-release sea trout and brown trout were landed while drifting, with five Currane boats participating. The weather for Currane featured variable gentle to moderate south-southeast winds, veering southwest, west-southwest, southwest, and south-southwest, accompanied by showers throughout the day. Recorded rainfall for yesterday was 4.8 mm, the maximum air temperature reached 16.9°C, and sunshine totalled 3 hours and 7 minutes. A recent photograph illustrates the decline of Currane sea trout populations, underscoring concerns regarding government response and attention to salmon and sea trout conservation issues.   

 

 

3/9/2025

September 1, 2025: Only one Currane boat was on the water today, with no reported catches or releases of salmon or sea trout. On the River Inny, several anglers practiced catch and release, but there were no reported results. The Waterville fishery weather chart recorded fresh WNW winds and cloudy conditions, occasional sunshine, and some heavy showers. Yesterday's weather included 20.5mm of rainfall, a maximum air temperature of 17.0°C, and 1 hour and 1 minute of sunshine. Now we head for a Cork anglers View on Pollution on great salmon and trout rivers The stage is yours. You have a bard on your hook sir. I don’t remove the three of them. Well sir you must have missed one your going to court sir. Can I see your licence sir? It's in the car. Sorry sir your going to court sir and we're taking your gear off you sir. Yes all your gear sir you will probably never see it again sir especially this very expensive rod sir this will go for a song on ebay. Hello sir you have just poisoned the river sir killing thousands of salmon trout wildlife. The river will never be the same again sir. The poor otters will have to move to another river if they don't die from eating poisoned fish or die of starvation. King fishers with nest nearby will all die eating poisoned fish. Cows horse’s sheep all animals drinking from the river will get sick and some might die. Fishing Hotels will go out of business because no anglers will come to fish for a populated river sir. But we will cover up saying its the temperature of the river sir. WHY THANKS SIR FOR THIS BIG BROWN ENVELOPES SIR ENVELOPES SIR I'LL SHARE THEM AROUND TO ALL CONCERNED SIR.