The Drowes is one of the best Salmon Fishing Rivers in the world. Although only 4.5 miles long the river takes in a catchment area of 103 miles. The river flows into Lough Melvin.

The River Drowes is the best Salmon river in ireland, the season begins on the 1st of January

The river is five miles (8 km) in length from Lough Melvin the Atlantic Ocean. All legitimate methods of fishing are allowed, although some of it’s pools are designated Fly only. March and April are the best months for Spring Salmon, from May onwards the Grilse run and it fishes best early the morning and before dusk.

The Drowes is located in the small village of Kinlough in Co. Leitrim, Southern Ireland on the banks of Lough Melvin and runs south of Bundoran and is only 5 minutes walk from crest of the wave holiday homes.