Finally a new trip to Ireland has been agreed upon. A bit early in the season perhaps, but since spring seems earlier and earlier as the years pass, we might be lucky. Arriving on 6th of April for 10 full days. Last year fished Inagh , Kylemore, Carra and Corrib with very little success I must add. Seems like was a bad week, I heard from a group of English fly fishers staying at the lodge. Will definately be fishing Inagh again ... Our eyes however fell on a cottage, we'd probably rent, on the shore of Lough Muck. Very little info on Muck and Fee on the net, but seems to hold Brownies, Sea trout and Salmon. Would be like fishing out of the garden really. Has anyone fished it? Any onfo would be most welcomed. Inagh and Muck aren't as daunting as Corrib or Mask. And are in terms of size, what we are used to. Or can anyone suggest any other lough fishing in that area. Boat is a must though. No stocked rainbow lakes please ... have that all year round. Brownies are the target (all to be released) but a seatrout or salmon ... who would say no to that have never caught a salmon yet. I thank you all in advance.
Best Reagrds,
J.J.

Hi J.J,

It is a pity you couldn’t put your trip off until late in April.. Last year the mayfly were early and I believe we had our best fishing on Corrib in late April with lots of trout between 3 and 4lb.
This is very early for Inagh. I fish Inagh fairly regularly. They had a great year this year for Salmon. Brown trout and sea trout catches were not great.

I have fished Muck and Fee, but I am afraid I have fairly limited information on them. I know that they do have a run of salmon, but probably a little later than early April.

Jackie Coyne would be the best man to contact regarding Muck and Fee. His telephone no is +353 (0)87 2668194. He works as a guide, so I’m sure he will be ok with me publishing his number.

Best of luck, and give me a bell if you are interested in a day on Corrib. I might have a place in the boat for a day…

Cheers
JJ

Thanks for that JJ ... I know it's early ... kids, holidays ... you know. I read all the Inagh fishing reports Colin pounds out to Salmon & Trout magazine. My guess would be that if salmon reports for Inagh or any other fishery for that matter are good ... all fishermen concentrate on them and the brownies less caught . I will give the guide you suggest a call indeed. Our plans (for fishing) aren't all brewed up yet ... and if reports on Inagh are bad (and so for Myck and Fee) ... We might effectively return to Corrib. In which case I will obviously contact you ... thing is though, as always in Ireland, you never know what happens ... till you get there and talk to the people with a glass of the black stuff, which is where and when it is probably the best time to decide what to do ... if I remember in the morning what was said . Is it possible to float tube Muck, you think? Best Regards,
J.J.