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Weekly Report

 [19 July 2008]


Angling Report - Friday 18th July

Saturday
19.07.2008

River Mourne 

Visiting anglers to the Mourne continue to do well with good numbers of Grilse reported.  Some of the names are Lex va Welij, (Netherlands) who banked a fresh run 3¼ lb Grilse, Hyppo Wanders (Netherlands) who caught a 4lb Grilse (released), John Russell (Hungerford, UK) landed a 4lb Grilse and the Hazleton family banked  3 Grilse, the largest weighed in at 4lbs.

River Finn

Reports today are of high water conditions and water may remain high over the next few days if the rain continues.

Rivers Strule & Derg

The Derg and Strule look in good condition today and should fish well over the coming weekend.   I have received reports today of Grilse caught from the upper sections of both these rivers and things are looking promising with growing numbers of fish entering the system.

Carlingford Lough

Reports from Carlingford Lough is that fishing in general is picking up as the weather settles slightly with Mackerel still not as plentiful as we would expect this time of year.  Tope fishing is now going well in the bay also good reports of good size Gurnard.

 

Moyagh Trout Fishery

Kevin Burke from Claudy landed 2 Trout using Buzzers the largest a cracking fully 12lbs, Conrad O'Kane (Dungiven) caught 4 Trout on worms, Kevin McCullough (Donemana) landed 2 on Buzzers fished under Indicator, Mark Doherty took 1 on Bubble & Fly and  Steve Young 4 on worms. 

Moyagh Fishery is now available for bookings weekdays.
Further information Tel Stephen 07817079946

Carlingford Saltwater Fishing Festival

Saturday 9th August

Event:  Bass Fishing Workshops
Time:  10am - 4pm
Location:  Greenore Point (marquee tent)
Suitable for: Adults and juniors (a parent or guardian must accompany juniors)
Entry Fee: Nil (must pre-book)

Workshops include:
o Beach casting tuition
o Fly casting tuition
o Fly tying tuition
o Bass diet, dissection and life cycle.

Sunday 10th August

Event:  Bass Shore Fishing Competition
Time:  10am - 3.30pm
Location:  Greenore Point
Suitable for: Adults and juniors (a parent or guardian must accompany juniors)
Entry fee: ?10 Adult  ?5 junior

Top prizes for junior and adult winners.
All competitors must pre-register before 1st August 2008. 
Entry fee includes a free prize draw. 

To register by e-mail send your: name, address, telephone number to
basscompetition@loughs-agency.org.  Please indicate if you are attending the workshops and/or the competition. Alternatively, telephone +44 (0)28 7134 2100

Loughs Agency Pike Festival will take place at Baronscourt Co Tyrone Sat 20th and Sun 21st Sept 08, again we will publish further information soon.


Prohibition of the Sale of Rod Caught Salmon and Sea Trout

This regulation prohibits the sale, within the Foyle and Carlingford areas, of Salmon and Sea Trout caught by rod and line.  This legislation brings the Loughs Agency areas into line with Central and Regional Fisheries Boards, who introduced a similar regime in 2001. 

The Agency believes the introduction of the Regulation will inhibit the opportunities for the disposal of illegally caught salmon and sea trout for gain, and will encourage conservation of the stocks by legitimate anglers.

This regulation will be effective from 1st August 2008.

Level 3  NOCN Angling Guides Program

The Loughs Agency are currently looking for details of individuals wishing to enrol onto a Level 3 NOCN Shore Fishing Guiding program.  Any one that is interested should contact the Loughs Agency at the address below and register their details.

Places on the Guides Program are not guaranteed. Individuals registering an interest in taking part will be contacted by the Loughs Agency within the next few weeks. 

Riverwatch

Riverwatch is a great tourist attraction located just outside Derry City centre (opposite the Everglades Hotel) and with FREE admission it's a must do for families and visitors.  Visitors can see and learn all about our local wildlife and there are free activity packs to keep the kids entertained.  We have lobster, crabs, starfish, coalfish, blenny's and lots of other marine and freshwater fish and shellfish. 

We are scheduling feeding times during the summer (July and August) for every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 3pm so visitors can plan their trip around this frantic event.  We are also continually changing our livestock so it's always worth another trip! All indoors, it's a great wet weather option too! 

Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm during July and August.
www.loughs-agency.org
Tel: 02871 342100

 





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