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The Isle of Man has a stunning coastline and it is inhabited by a dazzling array of marine life, with a myriad of small, clear, fast flowing streams, the Isle of Man offers a unique opportunity to fish across the island. Salmon and sea trout are both native to the island and Manx rivers hold surprisingly good stocks of migratory fish. The main streams frequented by migratory fish are the Sulby River in the northern half of the island and the Neb, which flows into the sea at Peel on the West coast. However sea trout can be found in some of the larger pools in the smaller streams.
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The island has eight Water Authority reservoirs, which can provide some challenging stillwater trout fishing, whilst wild brown trout can be found in all of these reservoirs, six of them are also stocked on a regular basis with rainbow and brown trout reared at the Government's fish hatchery at Cornaa.
Seasons are different for the reservoirs and streams on the island. Fishing on reservoirs opens in March and goes through to the end of October. The season on the streams begins in April and for brown trout continues until the end of September. After this, there is another month's fishing for migratory fish only
Licence is required to fish all of the Water Authority reservoirs and a separate licence can be purchased to fish elsewhere (e.g rivers). These licences are available from the majority of post offices and from Government Offices. Licences can be purchased for a day, a week or a season, and there are reductions for junior anglers. However, during the month of October, the most productive for migratory fish, only a season ticket is available.
Fishing in the Isle of Man is, quite simply, unique. The most obvious advantage is the size of the Island. Measuring 33 miles long by 13 miles wide (approximately 50km by 20km wide) there's never far to travel to reach either a river, reservoir or stretch of quiet coastline to enjoy a day's peaceful fishing whilst savouring the tranquility of the Island. In addition, access to most rivers, reservoirs and Shorelines is extremely easy.
There is an active angling fraternity on the Isle of Man, with a number of clubs happy to welcome new members. The Island also plays host to two major angling events each year when there's usually a good run of tope, and the Mannin Angling Club Angling Festival in Port St Mary. This is a large Boat fishing festival catering for both charter Boats and small Boats alike, fishing in Shore reefs around Port St Mary and the Calf of Man. The festival also includes two Shore competitions - both from Port St Mary.
Mannin Angling Club, PO Box 6, Port St Mary, IM99 7PP:
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Inland Fisheries Development Manager 01624 686044 Freshwater Fisheries Manager 01624 812224
By: Shabina Sanad GOWEALTHY.COM © 2006 For comments: editor@gowealthy.com |
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