7 Owenglin

Species & Season

Salmon: February 1st to September 30th Sea Trout: June 1st to September 30th Brown Trout: February 15th to October 12th Methods & Regulations All legal methods

Permission

Permits from Clifden Angling Association, available from John Stanley, Stanley’s Shop, Clifden. A salmon licence is also required. Tel. +353 (0)95 21039

Fishery Description

The Owenglin River flows into the sea at Clifden, and drains a large area of mountain and bogland to the east of here. The river offers fishing over approximately 10km of spate river, with salmon entering in June and July, and sea trout running from July onwards. Being a spate river, the best fishing is on a flood and as water is dropping back. Access in the lower stretches is relatively easy, if undeveloped. Check www.fishinginireland.info for current regulations. At the time of writing, the river is open on a catch and release basis.