Stoneflies
Gammarids
- Ecology: Unknown
- Chemical: Unknown
Rules at a glance
- Free fishing
- Fly only
Water temperature for Atlantic Salmon
Ideal11°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
How to fish it · for Atlantic Salmon
When
Morning into early afternoon.
Where
Pool tails, steadier runs, and any water with pace.
Method
Fish a sensible line-and-fly combination for the height and pace of water.
Kit
13 ft #8/9 double-hander in spate, 10 ft #8 single in low water. Floating line plus a fast-sink tip. 12–15 lb fluoro tippet.
Likely species
Hatch timeline · tomorrowPeak at 13h
12h(now) — Iron Blue
Stage: On emergersApproach: Emerger or dryActivity: 34%
Also:Autumn Needle Fly33%
Weather boost4 food groups active
Peak activity at 13h — Iron Blue (Iron Blue, Weather boost)
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 3 guilds as a supporter.
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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 · October highlighted
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
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Salmon runRun
1
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
10–14 doubles · Salmon fly
Traditional Irish salmon fly with long local history. Popular on the Munster rivers; the black/yellow combination has worked reliably for grilse fishing throughout the summer.
Permits & access
Free state water
State rod licence required for trout / salmon as applicable.
- Kerry Fishery District
- 2026 catch-and-release only for salmon and sea trout, zero quota
- State rod licence required for migratory fish
- Boats hired locally near Tuosist
- Confirm access and current rules before fishing.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
Cloonee Loughs on the Beara Peninsula, County Kerry. Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
Why this score · for Atlantic Salmon
- Temperature10030% weight
- Flow6025% weight
- Clarity1520% weight
- Feeding Time1015% weight
- Pressure8510% weight
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Salmon 15 March → 30 SeptemberC&R
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts
Cloonee Loughs
Water temperature for Atlantic Salmon
Ideal11°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
How to fish it · for Atlantic Salmon
When
Morning into early afternoon.
Where
Pool tails, steadier runs, and any water with pace.
Method
Fish a sensible line-and-fly combination for the height and pace of water.
Kit
13 ft #8/9 double-hander in spate, 10 ft #8 single in low water. Floating line plus a fast-sink tip. 12–15 lb fluoro tippet.
Likely species
Hatch timeline · tomorrowPeak at 13h
12h(now) — Iron Blue
Stage: On emergersApproach: Emerger or dryActivity: 34%
Also:Autumn Needle Fly33%
Weather boost4 food groups active
Peak activity at 13h — Iron Blue (Iron Blue, Weather boost)
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 3 guilds 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 · October highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Salmon runRun
1
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
10–14 doubles · Salmon fly
Traditional Irish salmon fly with long local history. Popular on the Munster rivers; the black/yellow combination has worked reliably for grilse fishing throughout the summer.
Permits & access
Free state water
State rod licence required for trout / salmon as applicable.
- Kerry Fishery District
- 2026 catch-and-release only for salmon and sea trout, zero quota
- State rod licence required for migratory fish
- Boats hired locally near Tuosist
- Confirm access and current rules before fishing.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
Cloonee Loughs on the Beara Peninsula, County Kerry. Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Unknown
- Chemical: Unknown
Why this score · for Atlantic Salmon
- Temperature10030% weight
- Flow6025% weight
- Clarity1520% weight
- Feeding Time1015% weight
- Pressure8510% weight
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Salmon 15 March → 30 SeptemberC&R
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts