Stoneflies
Caddisflies
Chironomids
Gammarids
- Ecology: Unknown
- Chemical: Unknown
Rules at a glance
- Permit required
- Barbless
- C&R only
Water temperature for Atlantic Salmon
Warm — slow17°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
How to fish it · for Atlantic Salmon
When
All day — lough fishing is best in a good wave. Early morning and evening can produce in calm conditions.
Where
Work the drift lanes from the upwind shore across the productive zones. Cover bay edges, underwater reefs, and any areas where the bottom shoals.
Method
Fish a sensible line-and-fly combination for the height and pace of water.
Kit
10 ft #7/8 single-hander, floating line, 10–12 lb fluoro leader. Boat seat and waterproofs for the drift.
Likely species
Caddisflies
- CapererMost likelyLower confidence#10–12 · AdultBig autumn sedge; fish dry at last light.
- Net-spinning caddisAlso possibleLower confidenceNearest relative#12–14–16 · PupaWidespread riffle net-spinner; evening emergence.
- Large sedgesAlso possibleNearest relative#8–10 · AdultBig waked sedge in the last light and after dark.
Hatch timeline · todayPeak at 6h
Hatch predictions
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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
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
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Salmon runRun
1
2
2
2
2
1
Sea trout runRun
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Heather FlyHatch
2
2
Daddy Long LegsHatch
2
3
2
Claret DunHatch
2
3
2
Murrough (Great Red Sedge)Hatch
2
3
2
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Atlantic Salmon
Permits & access
Free state water
State rod licence required for trout / salmon as applicable.
- Eske Fishery managed
- Boats, ghillies, and day permits available.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
Why this score · for Atlantic Salmon
- Temperature5130% weight
- Flow6025% weight
- Clarity9520% weight
- Feeding Time9015% weight
- Pressure8510% weight
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Salmon 1 April → 30 SeptemberC&R
- Sea trout 1 March → 30 September
Sea trout: Variable seasonal (2026) — Lough Eske (Donegal) — managed migratory lough with documented runs but the Donegal cluster operates at regional rather than national-flagship scale. Boatman knowledge essential; runs vary year to year.
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Lough Eske
Water temperature for Atlantic Salmon
Warm — slow17°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
How to fish it · for Atlantic Salmon
When
All day — lough fishing is best in a good wave. Early morning and evening can produce in calm conditions.
Where
Work the drift lanes from the upwind shore across the productive zones. Cover bay edges, underwater reefs, and any areas where the bottom shoals.
Method
Fish a sensible line-and-fly combination for the height and pace of water.
Kit
10 ft #7/8 single-hander, floating line, 10–12 lb fluoro leader. Boat seat and waterproofs for the drift.
Likely species
Caddisflies
- CapererMost likelyLower confidence#10–12 · AdultBig autumn sedge; fish dry at last light.
- Net-spinning caddisAlso possibleLower confidenceNearest relative#12–14–16 · PupaWidespread riffle net-spinner; evening emergence.
- Large sedgesAlso possibleNearest relative#8–10 · AdultBig waked sedge in the last light and after dark.
Hatch timeline · todayPeak at 6h
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.
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.
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
1
Sea trout runRun
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Heather FlyHatch
2
2
Daddy Long LegsHatch
2
3
2
Claret DunHatch
2
3
2
Murrough (Great Red Sedge)Hatch
2
3
2
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Atlantic Salmon
Permits & access
Free state water
State rod licence required for trout / salmon as applicable.
- Eske Fishery managed
- Boats, ghillies, and day permits available.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Unknown
- Chemical: Unknown
Why this score · for Atlantic Salmon
- Temperature5130% weight
- Flow6025% weight
- Clarity9520% weight
- Feeding Time9015% weight
- Pressure8510% weight
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Salmon 1 April → 30 SeptemberC&R
- Sea trout 1 March → 30 September
Sea trout: Variable seasonal (2026) — Lough Eske (Donegal) — managed migratory lough with documented runs but the Donegal cluster operates at regional rather than national-flagship scale. Boatman knowledge essential; runs vary year to year.
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts