2 Finny River

2 Finny River Species & Season

Methods & Regulations

Permission

Brown Trout: March 1st to August 31st

Size Limits: 13 inches (33cm) Daily bag limit of 4 trout per angler per day

Fishing is generally regarded as free, landowner permission should be requested for parking and access through private land.

Fishery Description

The Finny River is a short (3km) stretch of river connecting Lough Mask to Lough Nafooey, that forms the border between counties Galway and Mayo for its entire length. The river flows through moorland and rough pasture, and access is relatively easy. There is a small stock of resident trout, although it gets a large run of trout from Lough Mask on their way upstream on summer floods. Fishing is best in late summer (July-August), and nymphing and wet fly are most effective. As the river is a spawning and nursery habitat, catch and release is encouraged, and fishing is not permitted in September.