THE majority of anglers and service providers on Lough Corrib last week described the fishing as “patchy” – and that includes those fortunate to catch a fish. According to fisheries officer Declan Gibbons the main reason for the downturn was due to rising lake levels and changeable wind directions. John Somerville jnr guided 83-year-old John Watson and Colm Murphy, and together, they caught three good trout on silver dabblers. (This is John’s 50th year to fish Corrib and guided by a third generation of the Somerville family.) Ted Wherry of Mayfly Lodge with his magnificent 5lb trout on a Dry Sedge on Lough CorribIn the Oughterard area, Basil Shields of Ardnasillagh Lodge (091 552 550) said it was a tough week for fishing.

Source: The Irish Times September 13, 2020 22:52 UTC