- Ecology: Unknown
- Chemical: Unknown
- Free fishing
- Fly only
Moderate rainfall (6mm) may bring some water movement. Watch for fish moving to new lies as water rises slightly.
A southeasterly has held for 7 hours, running warmer than the water (14°C air against 12°C water). Expect fish at the north-western end — the bank it is blowing into — where the drift piles food, colour and warmth together. 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.
Fish Muddler Minnow as your primary pattern.
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.
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Windy conditions suit anchoring in productive areas rather than open-water drifting.
Hatch predictions
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
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- Fishery-managed water
- Day access €30–40.
A reasonable day here, though wind isn't quite in the sweet spot.
- Wind conditions (windy) are not ideal for this water.
- Temperature (cool) is in the sweet spot for autumn fishing.
- Lake Olive is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
- Trout 1 June → 30 September
Redman's Lough
Moderate rainfall (6mm) may bring some water movement. Watch for fish moving to new lies as water rises slightly.
A southeasterly has held for 7 hours, running warmer than the water (14°C air against 12°C water). Expect fish at the north-western end — the bank it is blowing into — where the drift piles food, colour and warmth together. 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.
Fish Muddler Minnow as your primary pattern.
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.
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Windy conditions suit anchoring in productive areas rather than open-water drifting.
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 3 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.
- Fishery-managed water
- Day access €30–40.
A reasonable day here, though wind isn't quite in the sweet spot.
- Ecology: Unknown
- Chemical: Unknown
- Wind conditions (windy) are not ideal for this water.
- Temperature (cool) is in the sweet spot for autumn fishing.
- Lake Olive is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
- Trout 1 June → 30 September