A very Merry Christmas from all at the Drowes Fishery.

The first salmon of the 2023 season from the river Drowes was landed at noon today by Ronnie Mc Morris. The sea liced fish, estimated at 10lbs took an Ally’s variant at Briney’s Pool and was released. Conditions are mild and water levels are just over 0.6 metres.

Another fish caught and released on fly this afternoon, estimated at 9lbs from the Lower Blackwater. Water level is 0.564 metres.

Nice C&R from Red Roof yesterday evening. Thanks to Jonny and Julian Ciconte for the video. Another 9lbs fish from Sea Pool this morning. Water has risen to 0.536 metres following heavy showers yesterday.

Very saddened to learn of the passing of Drowes regular, ghillie and fly tyer John O’ Neill. John was always ready with a smile, helpful advice, tips and flies and was a popular figure on the banks of the river. Sincere sympathy to his wife Geraldine, family and many friends.

The 2023 fishing season has drawn to a close. Thanks to all those who wetted a line at the fishery this year. The season was marked by extremes of both drought and flood and poor runs, especially of grilse. The 2022 salmon statistics are available here fisheriesireland.ie/sites/default/…

A very Merry Christmas from all at the Drowes Fishery.

Happy and healthy New Year and Tight Lines for the new season. Big water for opening day tomorrow.

The first Drowes salmon of the 2024 season was landed shortly after 10am this morning from the high Bank. Well known angler Colin Gardiner landed the 8lbs fish in very stormy conditions on a yellow flying c. Water level is 0.69m and rising. Weather remains wet and windy.

Peter Mc Sharry April 1943 - July 2024 Neighbour Fisherman Friend

The sun has set on the 2024 salmon fishing season. Thanks to all you wetted a line or stayed at the fishery during the season. Best wishes to all for the closed season. We look forward to seeing you again in 2025.

A Very Merry Christmas from all at the Drowes Fishery

The first salmon of the 2025 season has been landed from the river Drowes. The 10lbs fish was taken on worm from the Mill Pool at 11am this morning. Water levels rose following storm Éowyn, which caused extensive damage in the area. Power returned yesterday and we are now open.

Eddie Roulston with his fresh fish estimated around 8lbs, caught and released this morning from Lennox’s Bridge. Water level is low for mid February at 0.514 metres. Rain forecast for the end of the week.

The 2025 fishing season has drawn to a close. Thanks to all those who wetted a line at the fishery this year. It was a difficult season with consistently low water for much of the year and poor runs of fish. We hope for a better season in 2026. Bíonn súil leis an bhfarraige