A 14-acre IFI put-and-take rainbow trout lake 3 miles from Sneem and 11 miles south-west of Kenmare, in South Kerry. Stocked with triploid rainbows. Day permits and season tickets; popular with visiting anglers on the Ring of Kerry.
- Lough
- Sandstone
Rules at a glance
- Free fishing
- Fly only
How to fish it · for Rainbow
When
March–September; peak April–June
Where
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point. Keep a sedge-style dry or emerger on a short leader for the evening rise.
The plan
Plan A
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point. Keep a sedge-style dry or emerger on a short leader for the evening rise.
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
Sedge should come on through the afternoon as the water warms.
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
Top nymph shown — see all 2 guilds with Pro.
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey
Hatch predictions
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Through the year
0–3 scale · August highlighted
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Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
1
Daphnia SwarmHatch
2
3
3
3
2
Daddy Long LegsHatch
2
3
2
Lake OliveHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Rainbow fly box
8–10 · Damsel
Slow figure-of-eight through weed margins in summer.
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Day tickets €15–25
- 4-fish limit
- Boats available.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
71%
Cloud50%
Wind65%
Temp100%
A good match for Lough Fadda (Sneem) — most conditions are close to what it fishes best in.
Other water nearby · 5
About this water
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Unknown
- Chemical: Unknown
Why this score
- Temperature (cool) is in the sweet spot for summer fishing.
- Buzzer is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 1 May → 30 September
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts
Lough Fadda (Sneem)
A 14-acre IFI put-and-take rainbow trout lake 3 miles from Sneem and 11 miles south-west of Kenmare, in South Kerry.
How to fish it · for Rainbow
When
March–September; peak April–June
Where
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point. Keep a sedge-style dry or emerger on a short leader for the evening rise.
The plan
Plan A
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point. Keep a sedge-style dry or emerger on a short leader for the evening rise.
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
Sedge should come on through the afternoon as the water warms.
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
Top nymph shown — see all 2 guilds with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 5 with Pro.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Through the year
0–3 scale · August highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
1
Daphnia SwarmHatch
2
3
3
3
2
Daddy Long LegsHatch
2
3
2
Lake OliveHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Rainbow fly box
8–10 · Damsel
Slow figure-of-eight through weed margins in summer.
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Day tickets €15–25
- 4-fish limit
- Boats available.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
71%
Cloud50%
Wind65%
Temp100%
A good match for Lough Fadda (Sneem) — most conditions are close to what it fishes best in.
Other water nearby · 5
About this water
A 14-acre IFI put-and-take rainbow trout lake 3 miles from Sneem and 11 miles south-west of Kenmare, in South Kerry. Stocked with triploid rainbows. Day permits and season tickets; popular with visiting anglers on the Ring of Kerry.
- Lough
- Sandstone
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Unknown
- Chemical: Unknown
Why this score
- Temperature (cool) is in the sweet spot for summer fishing.
- Buzzer is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 1 May → 30 September
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts