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Situated as it is at the end of Lough Melvin and beside the famous Duff and Drowes salmon rivers, Glenade Lake and Donegal Bay, Kinlough is truly an angler's paradise.
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The Drowes, which runs from Lough Melvin to the sea, is one of Ireland's best-known salmon rivers. For most of its course it also forms the boundary between counties Leitrim and Donegal. It is a placid, meandering river with many pools and holes where mighty salmon lurk. The fishing season opens on 1st January, and the river regularly returns the first Irish fish of the year. It is popular both with Irish and continental anglers. Further information and permits available from Lareen Sporting Estate (Tel. + 353 - 72 - 41208).
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For part of its course the Duff (from the Irish "Black River") forms the boundary between counties Leitrim and Sligo. It is a beautiful river, with pools, waterfalls and spectacular scenery. It is a popular salmon river. The season opens on 1st May, and permits may be had by contacting All Cash Stores, Bunduff Bridge).
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Nestling in Glenade (from the Irish "Glen of Jealousy") valley, half way between Kinlough and Manorhamilton, Glenade Lake, though small, offers good coarse fishing amid spectacular scenery. All around are the towering peaks of the Dartry range of mountains. In its waters are char and perch which will challenge any angler. The lake has its own monster legend. A poem tells the story of the Dobharcu (pronounced "Dowarcoo") which, with its mate, emerged from the depths centuries ago to bring tragedy to the area. We know of no recent sightings, but who knows what might emerge from the lake's placid waters one day!!!!
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The most important salmon and trout lake in the North-West of Ireland, Lough Melvin has four species of trout - brown, sonaghan, gilaroo, ferox. Because there has been no re-stocking of the lake the trout here are wily and fierce fighters. Spring salmon are taken on the fly in March and April in Rossinver Bay, while the grilse run, which begins in June, takes place all over the lake. Competitions are held regularly from May to the end of September.
Boat Hire: Hugh FergusTel. +353 72 41621; Lareen Sporting Estate Tel. +353 72 41208
Competition Details: Thomas Kelly Tel. +353 72 41497
Tackle and Bait: Terry McGloin Tel +353 72 41416; Lareen Sporting Estate Tel. +353 72 41208
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Shore angling is available at Tullaghan (2 miles) and Bundoran (2.5 miles). Boat trips from Mullaghmore and Bundoran to Donegal Bay can be organised by contacting:
Rodney Lomax, Mullaghmore Tel. +353
71 66124; Brendan Merrifield, Mullaghmore Tel. +353 72 52960; Sea Leisure
Centre, Bundoran Tel. +353 72 41526.
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| Drowes Contacts | http://www.thecia.ie/patricks/newpage9.htm |
| Duncarbery Lodge | http://www.duncarberylodge.com/fishing.htm |
| Lough Melvin | http://www.infowing.ie/Fishing/Trout/Mv12.htm |
| Where to Fish | http://www.where-to-fish.com/docs/4b008002.html |
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