Barrier Numbers August 20th – 26th, 2012
Barrier numbers are still low in comparison to the same time last year at both the Northwest and the Dungarvon Barriers.
Salmon and grilse now total 269 (up 11 from last week) at the Northwest Barrier compared to 810 the same time last year. Brook trout numbers are down as well. Totals as of August 26th 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 | 143 | 70 | 56 | 126 | 269 | 759 |
| Previous Year | 603 | 138 | 69 | 207 | 810 | 1215 |
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The Dungarvon Barrier had only 2 new fish arrive at the barrier this past week. Numbers now total 239 compared to 721 the same time last year. Brook trout numbers are unchanged again this week with 63 arriving to date compared to 28 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 |
132 | 37 | 70 | 107 | 239 | 63 |
| Previous Year | 509 | 70 | 142 | 212 | 721 | 28 |
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