Algae bloom

Mon Aug 10, 2020 10:02 am

Hey folks,

Is Courtmac full of algae at the moment ?

Re: Algae bloom

Mon Aug 10, 2020 11:20 am

I believe so. There is also a problem in Union Hall. Cork Harbour has been suffering a while now.

Re: Algae bloom

Mon Aug 10, 2020 12:05 pm

Am I right in assuming this kills off all types of lure fishing

Re: Algae bloom

Wed Aug 12, 2020 12:23 pm

I suppose it must as viz is seriously curtailed.... for humans anyway :) Certainly effects the bass in the harbour down this way.

Re: Algae bloom

Wed Aug 12, 2020 3:29 pm

JimC wrote:I suppose it must as viz is seriously curtailed.... for humans anyway :) Certainly effects the bass in the harbour down this way.


Dont say that, I was going for bass lol, high viz lures all the way. So this algea must be in all parts of the water coloum. Do it wash out on the ebb? I will have to draw up a plan B and C if it doesn't.

Re: Algae bloom

Thu Aug 13, 2020 1:08 pm

it certainly does not wash out in areas of Cork Harbour. You might be OK in outer areas. You'll see straight away if the place is afflicted.

Re: Algae bloom

Thu Aug 13, 2020 1:40 pm

Its pretty bad I was there for 4 days and went around fishing in different marks and everywhere I go the algae is a pest. It was a challenge but it might be flushed out by the flush of water after this strong rains forecasted.