Parklake Angling Notes

Dungannon Park Lake Angling Notes 21.3.08

Definitely some better weather lately, even though the wind hasn’t seemed to go away the rain has died down a fraction and temperatures have risen slightly. All these signs and changes in weather can only mean the feeding habits of trout will also change. At this stage though the fish are still quite deep in the water and require a sinking line to reach, but a long leader with a sinking fly will suffice. There are some fish rising on occasion and the more skilled angler may wish to change over to a floating line with a dry fly or a line of emerging buzzers to entice these more adventurous fish.
This week we held our “Shamrock Bag” promotion, and the event proved to be very popular with 26 anglers in all taking part. The aim of the promotion was to land the heaviest bag of 3 fish to lift the 1st prize of £100 angling voucher, and there can only be one winner of course, and that was Sean Armstrong of Newry with a great bag of 3 fish for a weight of 11lb 9oz. Next week will be the results of the “Easter Monday” angling competition.

Portadown angler, Nigel McKinney had a great day landing 3 fish for a decent weight of 7 ½ lb. Armagh man, David Bradley managed to catch 3 fish for a weight of 6 ½ lb. B. Martin from Lurgan landed 3 good fish for a weight of 7 ¼ lb. Lurgan fisherman, Matthew Duff caught 2 fish for a weight of 5 ½ lb. Park lake regular, Bob Pinkerton from Lurgan Landed 3 fish for 7lb and on his return visit he caught 2 good sized fish for 8lb. G. Wilson of Lurgan had a good session landing 3 fish for 8 ¼ lb.

Young Omagh angler, Terence Molloy caught 2 good fish for a weight of 5 ½ lb. Thomas Armstrong from Newry caught 3 fish for a weight of 7lb 7oz. Park Lake regular, Jimmy Brown from Newry landed 3 fish for a decent weight of 8lb. John Chambers, also from Newry landed 3 fish for 9 ¼ lb. Regular, Alan Brown from Glenanne caught 3 fish for a weight of 8lb 9oz. John McGookin from Carrick caught 3 fish for a weight of 6lb 4oz. Finally, S. Trainer from Co. Meath landed 1 fish for 2 ½ lb.

The Park Lake Fishery continues to be stocked on a weekly basis. For further information and bookings please contact staff on 028 87 728690 or e-mail us at dpreception@dungannon.gov.uk