Dedicated to the protection of wild atlantic salmon and seatrout.

Lough Currane sits only a few feet above sea-level, with a beautiful backdrop of mountains and spruce forests. Measuring four miles by 2 miles (at the widest point), it is by far the largest ‘pool’ on the Cummeragh River. Big spring salmon and vast numbers of seatrout have to run only a short 500 yard length of river to reach the lough. Although all legitimate methods may be used, fly-fishing is the norm and some trolling for early season sport. Patient boatmen (ghillies) will hold the boat close to underwater rocks, islands and headlands, which jut out into the lough, while anglers fly fish. For spring fishing hook sizes 6-10 are sensible and 8-10 are recommended for summer fishing.

Succesful patterns include: Hairy Mary, Blue Charm, Thunder & Lightning, Logie, Black Silver, Blue Doctor, Shrimp Fly, Stoats Tail and Garry Dog.

Seatrout can be found all over the Lough and often the most successful anglers are those who experiment with new drifts and try something different. In sizes 8-14, the Bibio is regarded as the most essential seatrout pattern. Other good flies include : Claret Bumble, Claret & Jay, Claret & Blue, Mallard & Claret, Fiery Brown, Black Pennel, Wickham’s Fancy, Watson’s Fancy, Connemara Black, Goldin Olive, Peter Ross, Alexander, Bog Fly, Straw Grouse,  Bloody Butcher and Golden Olive Bumble.

Lough Isknagahiny (Capal Lake) :

Located on the South-East, the short Capal River (1.5 miles) connects Lough Isknagahiny to Lough Currane. Isknagahiny is a small lake, barely 1 mile in length and less than half a mile wide. However, it is capable of producing spring salmon and seatrout over 6 pounds. It has many small rocky fish-holding islands and the most scenic backdrop of the Coomcallee mountain is magnificant. Use the same fly patterns as for Lough Currane.

Lough Derriana :

Derriana is the top lough on the Currane system and is West Kerry’s brown trout ‘jewel’, containing trout of a higher than average size for non-limestone lakes. The lough also holds good heads of salmon and large seatrout from as early as April. The lough is two miles long and sits amidst stunning mountain scenery.

Lough Namona :

A short distance up the Currane / Cummeragh system, the lough produces many of the very large seatrout for which the area is famous. The lough also contains many free-rising brown trout, sized 6-12 Oz.

Lough Cloonaghlin :

Neighbouring Namona, Cloonaghlin sits on the same Cummeragh tributary which eventually flows into Lough Currane. Although noted for the occasional salmon, it is best known as a seatrout and brown trout fishery.

Hill Loughs :

For the adventurous angler, there are dozens of hill loughs on the Waterville system. All contain unique strains of free-rising brown trout and some, connected to the main upper lakes, can hold large seatrout. It is recommended that anglers intending to visit the area consult ordnance survey (Map No. 83, Discovery Series, 1:50,000) and Peter O’ Reilley’s famous books “Loughs of Ireland - A Fly Fisherman’s Guide” & “Rivers Of Ireland - A Fly Fishers Guide.”

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