Marine Institute research fishery near Newport, Mayo — one of the most studied salmon and sea trout rivers in Europe. Fish traps at Loughs Furnace and Feeagh count every migrating fish, providing critical data on wild salmon stocks. A short river between lakes with immediate responsibility to science. Grilse from June; sea trout from May. Fish it methodically understanding its research purpose. The Newport House beats offer historic sport. Salmon angling here is closed for 2026 under the conservation regulations; check Inland Fisheries Ireland for the current status. Atlantic salmon and sea trout are managed under IFI's Wild Salmon & Sea Trout Tagging Scheme — many rivers are catch-and-release and harvest is allowed only where a confirmed surplus exists, so check the river's current status before fishing.
EPA monitoring of the Burrishoole's Srahmore reach records mayflies (Serratella ignita), stoneflies (Leuctra), caddis (Limnephilidae), chironomids and gammarus present. The record is sparse and presence-only from kick sampling, with no indication of emergence timing or a visible hatch.
- Lough system
- Granite