ilen river anglers club

Salmon: Spring Salmon begin to move into the river during March. The main runs of Salmon occur in April, May, June. In August and September the Autumn Salmon appear. Salmon average about 8-10 Ibs (4 kgs) and grilse 4-5 Ibs (2 kgs). As with sea-trout, the best runs on fishing is when the river is in spate and the Spring tides are on. Sea-Trout: Runs of sea trout into this river have remained steady over recent years. They begin to move into the lower beats during March. During April, May and June there are runs of fish averaging about 2 Ibs (1 kg) with some up to 4 Ibs (1.8 kgs). July, August, and September sees the run of 'juniors' as they are known locally, fish averaging about 1 Ib (.4 kg) with superb fighting qualities. Methods: For Salmon and Grilse, spinning and worming is favoured by local anglers. On some stretches and following a spate, the fly can be very effective. The use of prawn and shrimp is not permitted. Worm fishing begins on March 1st until September 30th. During the day, sea-trout are taken on light tackle with worm and small spinners. The fly is most effective on a windy day. However, the cream of sea-trout fishing is with the fly from dusk onwards. There is a great variety of suitable pools and no restrictions as to night fishing are imposed on visitors.

State licences, club permits, maps, club angling regulations, information about the river and angling methods and other fishing in the area is available from Tony Kelly. The sports shop is not open on Sundays. Anglers expecting to arrive late on a Saturday are advised to purchase the State licence and club permit in advance by post from Fallons Sport Shop.

The season for Salmon & Sea Trout opens on February 15th and closes on September 30th for Salmon and on October 12th for Sea Trout. STATE LICENCES AND CLUB TICKETS Both are required to fish salmon and sea trout. There is no brown trout fishing on the river