Lough Ree Lanesborough Angling Hub National & International Coarse Fishing Competition
May June 2015 Bank Holiday weekend (Rep of Ireland)
2 day event on 60 pegs
Entry fee: 25 Euro per person (Approx 20 Pounds Sterling)
Taking place from 11am to 4pm on Saturday May 30th & Sunday May 31st
Registration 8am to 9am Saturday May 30th
Draw for pegs at 9am
Fishing 11am to 4pm each day
Presentation of prizes Sunday May 31st 6.30pm
Competition Entries close Friday May 8th, 2015 – 12 noon
Prize Fund of 3000 Euro Sponsored by Waterways Ireland
Distributed as follows:
1st – €1500 (approx 1100 Pounds Sterling)
2nd – €500 (approx 350 Pounds Sterling)
3rd – €200 (approx 140 Pounds Sterling)
3 fishing sections each day (A, B & C) Alternating sections each day. Rotational basis for anglers over 2 days
Section winners each day:
1st – €75 (approx 50 Pounds Sterling)
2nd – €50 (approx 35 Pounds Sterling)
Grand total = €2950 (15 cash prizes)
Result determined on points,
1 for section win each day.
2 for 2nd
3 for 3rd
4 for 4th etc
Angler with lowest number of points wins. Angler who wins overall prize cannot win section cash prize. Prize goes to next lowest points competitor in section.
Bio security will be in place
Apply now for Application form and match rules to :
Lough Ree & Lanesborough New Fish Comp 15 Applic
Entries to : Paul Waghorne 087 9419988
‘Our world renowned coarse fishery is OPEN FOR BUSINESS in 2015′
Lanesborough, and it’s famous ESB hot water stretch on the Longford-Roscommon border has long been considered the jewel in the crown of Ireland’s coarse angling sector. Within 95 minutes of Dublin, the central location provides easy accessibility for anglers of all levels. There are now two wheelchair friendly areas, and parking is not a problem. Close by, a kids play area and duck pond means the whole family can enjoy a day at this idyllic venue.
Since the 1950’s tourists have experienced bumper catches and many specimen weights have been recorded on all species. The Lanesborough-Ballyleague area is renowned for giant tench and for a very long time, the national record was held here.
It is well documented about the demise of the once prolific bream shoals throughout the 32 counties, and sadly Lanesborough too has suffered, but with such a vast area that is Lough Ree, and the almost un-fished area up-stream of the Shannon to Tarmonbarry, there is little doubt that some shoals remain uncaught. September is the month when bream often make an appearance, most notably on the Roscommon bank.
2014 saw the discovery of the Asian Clam, and as a result, angling was suspended temporarily until bio-security measures were enforced. All visitors are requested to dip their landing nets and footwear in the disinfectant tanks on leaving the fishery but it is important to note that Lanesborough-Ballyleague is OPEN for all fishing in 2015
Away from the water the area has a variety of places to eat and drink . Other local facilities are only a short walk away. For further information, see www.loughree.ie or www.lanesboroughangling.ie
