Barrier numbers as of September 30th

Again last week there were very few new fish at the Northwest and Dungarvon Barriers. With an increase though in the numbers of fish being caught at the traps we look forward to bigger increases to come.

Five new fish moved in at  the Northwest Barrier giving a total of 294 compared to 980 (up 28) the same time last year . Brook trout numbers are still down as well. Totals as of September 30th are shown below.

  Grilse  (to 63 cm) Small Salmon (64-84 cm)  Large Salmon (>84 cm)   Total Small &  Large    All  Atlantic Salmon Brook Trout
2012 Total to Date     164       73     57     130     294   779
Previous Year     745      156     79     235     980   1261

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The Dungarvon Barrier had two new fish arrive at the barrier this past week. Numbers now total 244compared to 829 (up 15 over the week) the same time last year. Brook trout numbers rose slightly with 70 arriving to date compared to 39 in 2011.

  Grilse  (to 63 cm) Small Salmon (64-84 cm)  Large Salmon (>84 cm)   Total Small &  Large    All  Atlantic Salmon Brook Trout
2012 Total to Date
    137      37      70     107      244    70
Previous Year     577      82      170     252      829    39

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