Mourne and Derg Reports 20th May
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Mourne Low water continued throughout the week. A spell of rain on Tuesday night brought no significant change to the Mourne or Derg although water and air temperatures have improved with the winds moving to the milder south/south west. Small quantities of fish, mostly grilse continue to be caught at Lifford Bridge and upstream in Sion Mills, evidence of fish coming off the tides and slipping through the lower Mourne. Congratulations must go to local man Patsy McHugh who had the good fortune to land the fish of a life time at Lifford Bridge on Tuesday evening, a thirty three and a half pound springer. This enormous fish is the largest known rod caught fish on the Foyle system. A note of caution! There is evidence of a number of diseased fish in the river; the Loughs Agency are keen to get a carcass of any fish showing signs of disease.
Patsy McHugh's 33.5 lb spring salmon
Derg Conditions on the Derg remain unchanged, no water and no fish.
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