6 Ballinakill Loughs

6 Ballinakill Loughs Species & Season

Brown Trout: February 15th to October 12th

Methods & Regulations All legal methods Permission See below

Fishery Description

There are a number of loughs in this area, many of which provide good sport for mostly small trout.

Garraunbaun

This lough, in Moyard, has a good stock of trout averaging 0.5lbs, with some up to 1lb. Bank fishing only, with the best fishing on the north shore. Access through private land is by landowner permission.

Ballinakill

One of the largest loughs in the area, and has a prolific stock of trout averaging 0.5lbs, with some fish up to 2lbs. A shallow lough with weed growth restricting fishing from July onwards. Bank fishing not allowed. Can be hit or miss but when it’s fishing well it can be excellent.

Boat hire from Patrick O’Toole, Cartron, Moyard. Tel. +353 (0)95 41080

Anillaun

This small lough just east of the beach at Cleggan holds a stock of brown trout and gets a run of sea trout. Bank fishing only. Permission: Hugh Musgrave, Cleggan Farm, Cleggan. Tel. +353 (0)95 44658