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Over the last five years the Upper Caragh River has seen a yearly catch of between 280 and 300 salmon
– not to mention the many impressive trout and even a few sea trout. The average caught salmon weighed
between seven and eight pounds.

The entire river and lake system has been in private ownership over the last 200 years and is kept under
regular surveillance, both day and night. February through April are the best months to catch spring fish;
between May and August the catch consists mainly of grils. A wide range of methods may be used flies,
worms, spinners and shrimps are allowed.