- Ecology: Unknown
- Chemical: Unknown
- Free fishing
- Fly only
A southeasterly has held for 6 hours at much the same temperature as the 16°C water. No thermal steer either way, but the drift still stacks food against the north-western end — the bank it is blowing into — so start there. This reads the upper water, though — a bottom bait at range feels it far less than a floater or a fish in the margins. Treat it as a tiebreaker between good swims rather than an override — features and angling pressure usually count for more.
Start with Floating Fry (8-10) on a Fish as a single fly. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses. If that does not produce, switch depth or speed before changing the pattern entirely.
A fry-imitating pattern stripped through the margins can save a blank in autumn.
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Strong wind — fish sheltered bank spots near lee shores or tree cover.
Hatch predictions
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
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Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
- Day tickets €25–€40 depending on season
- Boats €40–€60 extra
- Season pass available
- Fly-only venue
- On-site tuition available for beginners.
A reasonable day here, though wind isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Terrain map
- Wind conditions (strong) are not ideal for this water.
- Temperature (moderate) is in the sweet spot for autumn fishing.
- Terrestrials are in their seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
- Trout 1 January → 31 December
Annamoe Trout Fishery
A southeasterly has held for 6 hours at much the same temperature as the 16°C water. No thermal steer either way, but the drift still stacks food against the north-western end — the bank it is blowing into — so start there. This reads the upper water, though — a bottom bait at range feels it far less than a floater or a fish in the margins. Treat it as a tiebreaker between good swims rather than an override — features and angling pressure usually count for more.
Start with Floating Fry (8-10) on a Fish as a single fly. Rainbows respond to more active retrieves — try short strips between pauses. If that does not produce, switch depth or speed before changing the pattern entirely.
A fry-imitating pattern stripped through the margins can save a blank in autumn.
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Strong wind — fish sheltered bank spots near lee shores or tree cover.
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 4 guilds as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 5 as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
- Day tickets €25–€40 depending on season
- Boats €40–€60 extra
- Season pass available
- Fly-only venue
- On-site tuition available for beginners.
A reasonable day here, though wind isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Terrain map
- Ecology: Unknown
- Chemical: Unknown
- Wind conditions (strong) are not ideal for this water.
- Temperature (moderate) is in the sweet spot for autumn fishing.
- Terrestrials are in their seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
- Trout 1 January → 31 December