10 Ballinahinch

10 Ballinahinch

Species & Season

Salmon: February 1st to September 30th Sea Trout: June 1st to September 30th Brown Trout: February 1st to October 12th Methods & Regulations Flyfishing only

Permission

Ballynahinch Castle, Ballynahinch, Connemara, Co. Galway Tel: +353 (0)95 31006 Web: www.ballynahinch-castle.com

Fishery Description

The Ballynahinch system is one of the largest and most complex catchments in Connemara, with many lakes and short connecting rivers providing a multitude of fishing opportunities. The system gets spring salmon from April, with grilse running from June. It previously had a very prolific sea trout run, and in some years now still gets a very good run, but these days most are finnock and when the salmon farms in the bay are in full swing the run can be badly affected. The first fishery on the system upstream from the sea is Ballynahinch Castle, which has a number of beats on the Owenmore River. The fishing here is easily accessible, with fishing piers and paths providing easy access. Fishing for salmon can be reasonably good throughout the season provided water levels are good. Sea trout fishing peaks in July, with very good evening fishing on the river, when most anglers have headed off for dinner. Most of the lakes upstream are privately owned and little fished, except for Lough Inagh.