SRT director Thomas Mernagh hightlights how the installation of a fish pass has alleviated the impact of a water extraction weir on the Boro which had completely blocked access to the several miles of spawning grounds.
The Trust was notified last week by anglers of an effluent discharge from the new Bunclody sewrage plant on 17 March. They took a number of photos showing the discharge and its spread down the river. On an earlier vist they … Continued
The river level continues to fall and we need water to get the fish into the river and up stream. Fish are being caught but in very small numbers – the site has only heard of 3 since Wednesday all … Continued
There are a few fresh fish spread along the lower beats. With very limited reporting at least 3 more fish are known to have been caught in the first 2 days – two on Moyadie and one further down stream. A number … Continued
Overnight rain brought the river up 2″ but it is still only at 1ft on the SRT gauage – typical May fly height. Although not many fish were seen a number of sealiced fish were caught including Virginia Webb’s 8lb … Continued
The Farmleigh Fishery has fishing available for the 2012 season. For further information contact Carmel Gormley on 087 2539474
Anyone interested in the type of scientific work being done on our salmon stocks could do worse than having a quick look at recent IFI research carried out on the genetic make up of the salmon stocks of the three sisters estuary. The … Continued
We understand that there are a small number of rods available on prime water below Bunclody. If any other Fishery has rods available we would be happy to put it up on the site.
With just 9 days to go the opening of the river the Trust is awaiting confirmation from clubs and fishery owners as to the availability of rods and Day tickets. As soon as we know the Fishing section of the … Continued
A recent IFI successful case against a Kilkenny farmer for a silage pollution incident on a tributary of the Nore reminds us all the need to be vigilant for pollution incidents. If you see any pollution you should call IFI’s 24 … Continued