- Ecology: Unknown
- Chemical: Unknown
Rules at a glance
- Free fishing
- Walk-up OK
- No wading
Stale water· No rain in 48h
Little recent rain — fresh fish runs unlikely. Focus on resident fish and established lies.
Head to
Wind driftW wind
Eastern end
A westerly has held for 9 hours at much the same temperature as the 14°C water. No thermal steer either way, but the drift still stacks food against the eastern 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.
How to fish it · for Pike
When
May–September; mayfly peak late May–June
Where
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Muddler Minnow on the bob and Perch Fry on the point.
The plan
Plan A
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Muddler Minnow on the bob and Perch Fry on the point.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Daddy Longlegs may strengthen through the middle of the day as conditions warm.
Boat — drift
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 4 guilds as a supporter.
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 5 as a supporter.
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Through the year
0–3 scale · September highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Reservoir BuzzerHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Daphnia SwarmHatch
2
3
3
3
2
Lake OliveHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Pike
Permits & access
Free state water
State rod licence required for trout / salmon as applicable.
- Permit/ticket required; confirm operator dates.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
74%
Cloud100%
Wind65%
Temp60%
A good match for Lough Allua — most conditions are close to what it fishes best in.
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
Lough Allua, Ballingeary - geograph.org.uk - 483752 Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
Why this score
- Cloud cover (cloud) suits the fishery well.
- Daddy Longlegs are in their seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 15 February → 30 September
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts
Permits & access
Lough Allua
Stale water· No rain in 48h
Little recent rain — fresh fish runs unlikely. Focus on resident fish and established lies.
Head to
Wind driftW wind
Eastern end
A westerly has held for 9 hours at much the same temperature as the 14°C water. No thermal steer either way, but the drift still stacks food against the eastern 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.
How to fish it · for Pike
When
May–September; mayfly peak late May–June
Where
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Muddler Minnow on the bob and Perch Fry on the point.
The plan
Plan A
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Muddler Minnow on the bob and Perch Fry on the point.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Daddy Longlegs may strengthen through the middle of the day as conditions warm.
Boat — drift
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
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.
Through the year
0–3 scale · September highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Reservoir BuzzerHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Daphnia SwarmHatch
2
3
3
3
2
Lake OliveHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Pike
Permits & access
Free state water
State rod licence required for trout / salmon as applicable.
- Permit/ticket required; confirm operator dates.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
74%
Cloud100%
Wind65%
Temp60%
A good match for Lough Allua — most conditions are close to what it fishes best in.
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
Lough Allua, Ballingeary - geograph.org.uk - 483752 Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Unknown
- Chemical: Unknown
Why this score
- Cloud cover (cloud) suits the fishery well.
- Daddy Longlegs are in their seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 15 February → 30 September
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts
Permits & access