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Pontoon couldn't be better situated for fishing. It sits on a narrow band of land between Lough Conn and Lough Cullin and in easy reach of the river Moy.

Fishing on Lough Conn-Cullin

from the
Pontoon Bridge Hotel, Pontoon
County Mayo, Ireland

Trout Fishing Season

The season opens from 15 February to 10 October.

Lough Conn-Cullin

The River Moy drains Lough Conn - a beautiful lake of some 12,000 acres with many

bays and Islands and noted for its free rising trout. Surveys have shown that

it holds a stock of 500,000 wild trout. Conn enjoys a good run of spring

salmon and an excellent run of Grilse. The main run of spring salmon enters

the lake in mid-March and continues until early May. The Grilse run from

May until the end of July early August.Lough Conn joins Lough Cullin

at lovely Pontoon, which is famous for its salmon pool at the Pontoon Bridge.

Tucked away under the shadow of Nephin Mountain and surrounded by

forests and sandy beaches and bays. Lough Conn extends nine miles from north

to south and varies in width from two to four miles. It is a fisherman's paradise

without doubt. Estimates show that Lough Conn produces 400-500 salmon and

8,000-10,000 trout each year.

Tackle/Flies

Trout fishing is mainly on wet flies, the best results from Olives, Mayflies and Sedges. However, dry fishing is becoming more and more effective and many of the hotel ghillies advocate this type of fly fishing when conditions are suitable. On the lakes the first action takes place in late March with the first hatch of Chironomides (locally called Duck Fly). Fish are normally caught by the wet fly angling from a drifting boat. Angling continues to improve through April and May culminating in the Mayfly hatch which usually occurs from early/mid May onwards until mid June.

Wet fly tactics can get results when conditions are right throughout the summer and become increasingly effective again through September. A method peculiar to Irish ‘lough-style’ angling called “dapping” where natural insects like grass-hopper and "Daddy-Long-Legs" are used as bait can be very effective particularly in August when many terrestrial insects get blown on to the water. The Lough can yield trout of 10kg.

Irish Anglers normally use a floating line and three wet flies size 10 to 12 generally, two of which are attached to the leader by means of dropper (blood knot or water knot) and the third fished on the tail or at the point. As mentioned, dry fly angling is also successful on the loughs. Local tied flies trout and salmon flies from the ‘Donegal Fly Company’ (formerly Rogans) are available for purchase at the Hotel reception.

To fish for Brown Trout a permit is not required on Lough Conn or Cullen. It is better to check with Hotel re: the minimum size limit. Currently it is 10 inches, but more and more anglers are practicing “catch and release” and this is to be commended. Trolling and spinning ar



Pontoon in Mayo in the West of Ireland Pontoon is primarily recognised as a haven for fishermen with select angling facilities on Loughs Conn and Cullin and the nearby River Moy. It is a central and ideal base for touring all corners of County Mayo, and is only an hour's drive from the cities of Galway and Sligo.
The annual end of season Pontoon Bridge Hotel fishing competition/gathering will take place on Saturday 22^nd September 2007 . It is over twenty years since the last end of season hotel competition, which was a major event on Lough Conn in the 1970s and 1980s. For one reason or another, the idea was parked and now we are dusting down the old trophies and cups in time for this September's event! Although we are calling it a competition, it is really an excuse to bring old and new fishing friends together but there will be prizes! The event is by invitation only and fishing will be from 10am till 5.30pm on the 22^nd. There will be two anglers to a boat plus a ghillie. Cost is €60 per person, payable directly to the boatman. A limited amount of accommodation is available on the 21 ^st and 22^nd at a special rate. The fishing dinner with presentations and craic will be the highlight on the Saturday night in Twin Lakes Restaurant. For further information email John Geary at jvgeary@gmail.com Tour Groups We cater for all tour groups wishing to stay the night or just passing through. Wether it’s a private dinner your after or just a soup, sandwich to catch the view. Activities Onsite Boating Fishing Bbq Archery Target Shooting Painting cookery Horse riding

Location of Pontoon in Mayo in the West of Ireland Pontoon is central and ideal base for touring all corners of County Mayo. Click on the small map of County Mayo to get a larger map for printing out. Useful Directions To Ballina - approx 9miles R318 to Foxford and N26. To Castlebar - approx 10miles R310. To Foxford - approx 5miles R318. To Knock Airport - approx 20miles (41km) R318 to Foxford, then N26 to Swinford, N5 to Charlestown and R376. To Enniscrone - approx 18miles R318 to Foxford, then N26 to Ballina and R297.

Leisure Activities in Pontoon in Mayo in the West of Ireland Summer Schools You don't have to stay in Pontoon to participate in the summer schools: School of Cookery School of Fly Fishing School of Landscape Painting Fishing Pontoon couldn't be better situated for fishing. It sits on a narrow band of land between Lough Conn and Lough Cullin and in easy reach of the river Moy. *Fishing on Lough Conn-Cullin* from the Pontoon Bridge Hotel, Pontoon County Mayo, Ireland Trout Fishing Season The season opens from 15 February to 10 October. Lough Conn-Cullin The River Moy drains Lough Conn - a beautiful lake of some 12,000 acres with many bays and Islands and noted for its free rising trout. Surveys have shown that it holds a stock of 500,000 wild trout. Conn enjoys a good run of spring salmon and an excellent run of Grilse. The main run of spring salmon enters the lake in mid-March and continues until early May. The Grilse run from May until the end of July early August.Lough Conn joins Lough Cullin at lovely Pontoon, which is famous for its salmon pool at the Pontoon Bridge. Tucked away under the shadow of Nephin Mountain and surrounded by forests and sandy beaches and bays. Lough Conn extends nine miles from north to south and varies in width from two to four miles. It is a fisherman's paradise without doubt. Estimates show that Lough Conn produces 400-500 salmon and 8,000-10,000 trout each year. Tackle/Flies Trout fishing is mainly on wet flies, the best results from Olives, Mayflies and Sedges. However, dry fishing is becoming more and more effective and many of the hotel ghillies advocate this type of fly fishing when conditions are suitable. On the lakes the first action takes place in late March with the first hatch of Chironomides (locally called Duck Fly). Fish are normally caught by the wet fly angling from a drifting boat. Angling continues to improve through April and May culminating in the Mayfly hatch which usually occurs from early/mid May onwards until mid June. Wet fly tactics can get results when conditions are right throughout the summer and become increasingly effective again through September. A method peculiar to Irish ‘lough-style’ angling called “dapping” where natural insects like grass-hopper and "Daddy-Long-Legs" are used as bait can be very effective particularly in August when many terrestrial insects get blown on to the water. The Lough can yield trout of 10kg. Irish Anglers normally use a floating line and three wet flies size 10 to 12 generally, two of which are attached to the leader by means of dropper (blood knot or water knot) and the third fished on the tail or at the point. As mentioned, dry fly angling is also successful on the loughs. Local tied flies trout and salmon flies from the ‘Donegal Fly Company’ (formerly Rogans) are available for purchase at the Hotel reception. To fish for Brown Trout a permit is not required on Lough Conn or Cullen. It is better to check with Hotel re: the minimum size limit. Currently it is 10 inches, but more and more anglers are practicing “catch and release” and this is to be commended. Trolling and spinning ar You can find out more about Fishing on Lough Conn-Cullin or fishing from Pontoon.
	Bernie and Noel canavan Knockmore, Ballina Co.Mayo Tel:(094)9258240 Fax:(094)9258240	Click there to look at the other towns in the county!!!!!

Pontoon

in Mayo in the West of Ireland

Location of Pontoon

in Mayo in the West of Ireland

Useful Directions

Leisure Activities in Pontoon

in Mayo in the West of Ireland

Fishing