Stillwater · Peat · West / Galway (Connemara)

Lough Annillaun

Lough Annillaun terrain map
Fair · Sea Trout
Silver Dabbler · 10-12
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Green Peter evening rise expected on Lough Annillaun
Good wave on — drift country. Cover the water thoroughly and be patient.
55% confidence

Lough Annillaun is often best in spring through autumn.

What moved it
  • WindNW 20 km/hModerate breeze
Today's fly
Silver Dabbler
Silver Dabbler10-12
On open water the wave and wind lane matter as much as the pattern. Watch where the light catches the surface, drift the likely ground, and keep the bob fly working. The take on a lough comes from anywhere — stay ready.
Conditions on the water
Live gauge
Wind
Moderate breeze
NW 20 km/h
N
NW
from the north-west
Wave40 cm chop
Water temp
Air temp18°C
CloudBroken
Pressure1022 hPa
Rain · recent0.0 mm

Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.

Stale water· No rain in 48h

Little recent rain — fresh fish runs unlikely. Focus on resident fish and established lies.

How to fish it · for Sea Trout
When
July–August (peak)
Where
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Peter Ross Dabbler on the bob and Silver Dabbler on the point.
The plan
Plan A

Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Peter Ross Dabbler on the bob and Silver Dabbler on the point.

Plan B

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.

Watch for

Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.

Boat — drift

A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.

Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface

Hatch predictions

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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey

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Through the year
0–3 scale · August highlighted
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Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
1
Daddy Long LegsHatch
2
3
2
Murrough (Great Red Sedge)Hatch
2
3
2
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Lake OliveHatch
1
2
2
2
2
2
1

Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.

Ranked for today
Sea Trout fly box
Permits & access
Free state water
State rod licence required for trout / salmon as applicable.
  • Fishery-managed
  • Day tickets €30–40.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
86%
Cloud100%
Wind65%
Temp100%

Conditions are ideal for Lough Annillaun — wind, cloud and temperature all line up.

Other water nearby · 5
Water quality (WFD)
  • EcologyUnknown
  • ChemicalUnknown
Why this score
  • Cloud cover (cloud) suits the fishery well.
  • Temperature (cool) is in the sweet spot for summer fishing.
  • Green Peter is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
Directions
Seasons & zones
  • Trout 1 June30 September
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