Stoneflies
Caddisflies
- Ecology: Good
- Chemical: Unknown
EPA (Ireland) · IESW_22F030700
Rules at a glance
- Free fishing
- Fly only
Water temperature for Atlantic Salmon
Warm — slow16.5°Cideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
How to fish it · for Atlantic Salmon
When
Spring fish from late February; grilse from late May; main run summer. The Laune drains Lough Leane — fish the lower river on the drop after rain.
Where
Beats from Beaufort through Killorglin down to the Castlemaine harbour tidal limit. Heads, tails, and named lies.
Method
Small doubles 10 to 12 across-and-down on a floating line; small tubes on a sink-tip in spring water. Catch-and-release encouraged across most Irish salmon water.
Kit
10 ft #7 single-hander on the smaller spate rivers; 11 ft switch where the river opens out. Floating line plus light sink-tip. 10 to 12 lb fluoro tippet.
Why this works
The signs are strong. Water starting to fall after a rise — early stages of coming into shape. Still coloured but fining — improving conditions. 16.5°C — close to ideal for autumn salmon. Conditions are moving in the right direction and should be fishable soon if not already.
Likely species
Caddisflies
- Net-spinning caddisMost likelyLower confidenceNearest relative#12–14–16 · PupaWidespread riffle net-spinner; evening emergence.
- CapererAlso possibleLower confidence#10–12 · AdultBig autumn sedge; fish dry at last light.
Hatch timeline · todayPeak at 11 Uhr
Hatch predictions
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Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
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Evidence
Survey-backed · regionalHigh confidence
Backed by regional invertebrate surveys; no sampling on this exact reach yet.
Through the year
0–3 scale · September highlighted
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Trout seasonSeason
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March BrownHatch
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CapererHatch
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Heather FlyHatch
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Autumn DunHatch
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Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Atlantic Salmon
Beats · 7
Beat 1 (IFI) · ~300 mIFI permit
Short state beat at the very top of the river, where the Laune leaves Lough Leane — best chance of a spring fish as early salmon run straight through into the lake.
Beat detail
State-managed by Inland Fisheries Ireland (S.W. River Basin District). Day, weekly and season permits.
Upstream: Lough Leane outflow (~300 m upstream of Laune Bridge).
Downstream: Laune Bridge.
Access: left bank upstream to the lake from Laune Bridge; also ~150 m on the right bank from Laune Bridge and an ~80 m section at the lake outflow (reached via the farmer's passage in Tomies East — permit signs on the gate).
Beat 2 (IFI) · ~2.5 kmIFI permit
The main state beat, running down from Laune Bridge towards Beaufort Bridge — long, comfortable fly water that fishes best as a moderate flood falls away.
Beat detail
State-managed by Inland Fisheries Ireland. Right bank only downstream of Laune Bridge; left bank upstream from Beaufort Bridge.
Upstream: Laune Bridge.
Downstream: Beaufort Bridge.
Access restricted: bank erosion ~500 m downstream of Laune Bridge means there is currently no bank access to the remainder of Beat 2 from that point. Access to Beat 2 from Beaufort Bridge, and Beat 1 from Laune Bridge, is unaffected. Heed IFI warning notices.
Beat 3 (Laune S&TAA) · ~2 milesClub water
The uppermost association beat — right bank only, from Beaufort Bridge down to the townland of Lahard. Day tickets from a shop at Beaufort Bridge.
Beat detail
Managed by the Laune Salmon & Trout Anglers' Association. Permits from local outlets (O'Sullivans Foodstore, Beaufort; O'Neills, Killarney; Landers, Tralee).
Upstream: Beaufort Bridge (right bank only).
Downstream: Townland of Lahard (~2 miles down).
Beaufort House FisheryPrivate
Private water around Beaufort managed by Beaufort House — permits by arrangement with the owners.
Beat detail
Private fishery. Permits from Beaufort House, Beaufort, Killarney.
Mangan's FisheryPrivate
Private beat let through JMM Killorglin — book ahead in the July–September grilse and autumn-fish window.
Beat detail
Private fishery. Permits from JMM Killorglin (Ardlahas, Killorglin).
Johnson's FisheryPrivate
A well-known private fishery on the lower/middle river — a popular stretch when fish are moving through.
Beat detail
Private fishery on the River Laune.
Laune S&TAA association water · Beaufort–KillorglinClub water
The association's remaining beats run down the right bank (parallel to the N72) from Beaufort towards Killorglin. The lower river, from the Castle Pool down to Killorglin, is the prime sea-trout water — main run late June to early September.
Beat detail
Managed by the Laune Salmon & Trout Anglers' Association. Day and weekly permits from Killarney/Tralee tackle outlets; August–September availability can be capped by demand.
Sea trout: best fishing from the Castle Pool (roughly mid-system) down to Killorglin. Early fish (to 3 lb) March–May; the main run arrives late June to early September (average ~1 lb).
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- The Laune drains the Killarney lakes
- Mixed access — some club water, some private
- State rod licence required.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 4
The River Laune, Killorglin 
River Laune at Killorglin 
River Laune from the railway viaduct Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
The full read · show the working · for Atlantic Salmon · confidence 75%
How the river scores — hydrology factors
Water heightHigh But Manageable+0.9
Recent riseSmall Recent Rise+2.8
Falling after liftFalling Slightly After Lift+3.4
Water temperatureWarm-3.0
Time in seasonLate Season+0.3
ClarityClearing+2.4
Hydrology base6.8
Rules that fired
High But Dropping Into Shape Bonus+0.75
Clearing After Spate Bonus+1
Will they take?Willingcaps the band
Fish should be willing to take — clearing, stained water.
Can you trust it?
Water temperaturelive gauge readinggauge
Level / flowon-river gaugeobserved
What would change the calculation
No prolonged stable spell before the current rise.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Salmon 17 January → 30 September
- Trout 15 February → 12 October
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts
Permits & access
Clubs & associations
- Laune S&TAAPrimary club for this water · Permit required · Laune Salmon and Trout Anglers Association waters · Check current permit route with the association or state fishery booking channel.
Laune
Water temperature for Atlantic Salmon
Warm — slow16.5°Cideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
How to fish it · for Atlantic Salmon
When
Spring fish from late February; grilse from late May; main run summer. The Laune drains Lough Leane — fish the lower river on the drop after rain.
Where
Beats from Beaufort through Killorglin down to the Castlemaine harbour tidal limit. Heads, tails, and named lies.
Method
Small doubles 10 to 12 across-and-down on a floating line; small tubes on a sink-tip in spring water. Catch-and-release encouraged across most Irish salmon water.
Kit
10 ft #7 single-hander on the smaller spate rivers; 11 ft switch where the river opens out. Floating line plus light sink-tip. 10 to 12 lb fluoro tippet.
Why this works
The signs are strong. Water starting to fall after a rise — early stages of coming into shape. Still coloured but fining — improving conditions. 16.5°C — close to ideal for autumn salmon. Conditions are moving in the right direction and should be fishable soon if not already.
Likely species
Caddisflies
- Net-spinning caddisMost likelyLower confidenceNearest relative#12–14–16 · PupaWidespread riffle net-spinner; evening emergence.
- CapererAlso possibleLower confidence#10–12 · AdultBig autumn sedge; fish dry at last light.
Hatch timeline · todayPeak at 11 Uhr
Hatch predictions
Today's headline hatch shown — see all 12 active hatches hour by hour as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 2 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 3 as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Evidence
Survey-backed · regionalHigh confidence
Backed by regional invertebrate surveys; no sampling on this exact reach yet.
Through the year
0–3 scale · September highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Salmon runRun
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
March BrownHatch
2
3
2
CapererHatch
2
3
3
2
Heather FlyHatch
2
2
Autumn DunHatch
2
3
2
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Atlantic Salmon
Beats · 7
Beat 1 (IFI) · ~300 mIFI permit
Short state beat at the very top of the river, where the Laune leaves Lough Leane — best chance of a spring fish as early salmon run straight through into the lake.
Beat detail
State-managed by Inland Fisheries Ireland (S.W. River Basin District). Day, weekly and season permits.
Upstream: Lough Leane outflow (~300 m upstream of Laune Bridge).
Downstream: Laune Bridge.
Access: left bank upstream to the lake from Laune Bridge; also ~150 m on the right bank from Laune Bridge and an ~80 m section at the lake outflow (reached via the farmer's passage in Tomies East — permit signs on the gate).
Beat 2 (IFI) · ~2.5 kmIFI permit
The main state beat, running down from Laune Bridge towards Beaufort Bridge — long, comfortable fly water that fishes best as a moderate flood falls away.
Beat detail
State-managed by Inland Fisheries Ireland. Right bank only downstream of Laune Bridge; left bank upstream from Beaufort Bridge.
Upstream: Laune Bridge.
Downstream: Beaufort Bridge.
Access restricted: bank erosion ~500 m downstream of Laune Bridge means there is currently no bank access to the remainder of Beat 2 from that point. Access to Beat 2 from Beaufort Bridge, and Beat 1 from Laune Bridge, is unaffected. Heed IFI warning notices.
Beat 3 (Laune S&TAA) · ~2 milesClub water
The uppermost association beat — right bank only, from Beaufort Bridge down to the townland of Lahard. Day tickets from a shop at Beaufort Bridge.
Beat detail
Managed by the Laune Salmon & Trout Anglers' Association. Permits from local outlets (O'Sullivans Foodstore, Beaufort; O'Neills, Killarney; Landers, Tralee).
Upstream: Beaufort Bridge (right bank only).
Downstream: Townland of Lahard (~2 miles down).
Beaufort House FisheryPrivate
Private water around Beaufort managed by Beaufort House — permits by arrangement with the owners.
Beat detail
Private fishery. Permits from Beaufort House, Beaufort, Killarney.
Mangan's FisheryPrivate
Private beat let through JMM Killorglin — book ahead in the July–September grilse and autumn-fish window.
Beat detail
Private fishery. Permits from JMM Killorglin (Ardlahas, Killorglin).
Johnson's FisheryPrivate
A well-known private fishery on the lower/middle river — a popular stretch when fish are moving through.
Beat detail
Private fishery on the River Laune.
Laune S&TAA association water · Beaufort–KillorglinClub water
The association's remaining beats run down the right bank (parallel to the N72) from Beaufort towards Killorglin. The lower river, from the Castle Pool down to Killorglin, is the prime sea-trout water — main run late June to early September.
Beat detail
Managed by the Laune Salmon & Trout Anglers' Association. Day and weekly permits from Killarney/Tralee tackle outlets; August–September availability can be capped by demand.
Sea trout: best fishing from the Castle Pool (roughly mid-system) down to Killorglin. Early fish (to 3 lb) March–May; the main run arrives late June to early September (average ~1 lb).
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- The Laune drains the Killarney lakes
- Mixed access — some club water, some private
- State rod licence required.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 4
The River Laune, Killorglin River Laune at Killorglin River Laune from the railway viaduct Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Good
- Chemical: Unknown
EPA (Ireland) · IESW_22F030700
The full read · show the working · for Atlantic Salmon · confidence 75%
How the river scores — hydrology factors
Water heightHigh But Manageable+0.9
Recent riseSmall Recent Rise+2.8
Falling after liftFalling Slightly After Lift+3.4
Water temperatureWarm-3.0
Time in seasonLate Season+0.3
ClarityClearing+2.4
Hydrology base6.8
Rules that fired
High But Dropping Into Shape Bonus+0.75
Clearing After Spate Bonus+1
Will they take?Willingcaps the band
Fish should be willing to take — clearing, stained water.
Can you trust it?
Water temperaturelive gauge readinggauge
Level / flowon-river gaugeobserved
What would change the calculation
No prolonged stable spell before the current rise.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Salmon 17 January → 30 September
- Trout 15 February → 12 October
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts
Permits & access
Clubs & associations
- Laune S&TAAPrimary club for this water · Permit required · Laune Salmon and Trout Anglers Association waters · Check current permit route with the association or state fishery booking channel.