Coarse fishing on the River Shannon, Lakes and Tributaries

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Corofin

Co. Clare

Ballycullinan Lake, Atedaun Lake, Dromore Lake, Rinroe Lake

Good general coarse fishing with some specimen fish particularly tench and bream in Ballycullinan and nearby lakes on the River Fergus system. Fishing on many of the lakes is from boat or boat stands in beautiful surroundings. All fishing methods combined with a wide range of baits work here. Night fishing can be very successful for the bigger specimens. Find out more about coarse fishing around Corofin.

Tulla and Broadford

Co. Clare

Cullaun Lakes, Doon Lake, Bridget’s Lake, Kilgory Lake

Very good general coarse fishing with some specimen fish particularly tench and bream. Excellent network of small to medium sized lakes providing a huge variety of fishing which is mainly from good banks and stands using all methods and baits. Find out more about coarse fishing around Tulla and Broadford.

O’Brienbridge

Co. Clare

River Shannon, Paddy McNamara’s Lake

Very good general coarse fishing with some specimen fish (carp and bream) in Paddy Mac’s Lake. The river section is excellent for good catches of big bream. All methods can be used here with prebaiting leading to some excellent results. Find out more about coarse fishing around O’Briensbridge.

Killaloe

Co. Clare

River Shannon, Lough Derg

Very good general coarse fishing particularly at Two Mile Gate outside Killaloe. Fine shore fishing for bream in several areas of this huge lake from the shore. The local tackle shop is a great source of information ad advice. Find out more about coarse fishing around Killaloe.

Find out more about coarse fishing around Dromineer.

Portumna

Co. Galway

River Shannon, Upper Lough Derg

Very good general coarse fishing and fine competition stretches with several successful festivals held annually. Anglers using boats on the upper half of the lake and who have put in a bit of reconnaissance and prebaiting can locate large shoals of bream in sheltered bays. Some of Ireland’s biggest catches of bream are reported here annually with some bags of over 200 lbs (100 Kg). Find out more about coarse angling around Portumna.

Banagher

Co. Offaly

River Shannon

Very good general coarse fishing withs some excellent from the numerous backwaters near the town. Popular coarse fish festival held here annually. This area fishes very well in the May June period when many of the backwaters are full of bream and tench. Find out more about coarse angling around Banagher.

Shannonbridge

Co. Offaly

River Shannon, River Suck, Grand Canal, Boora Lakes

Fishing is free on the River Shannon but a permit is required for the River Suck. This can be bought online. The hot water section below the town produces some wonderful big tench along with good catches of bream. The backwaters at Cappeleitra, Mickie’s Pond and Clonfert can provide excellent fishing in quiet surroundings. Find out more about coarse angling around Banagher.

Ballinasloe

Co. Galway

River Suck

Good general coarse fishing. Permit required for the river. Fine bream and tench fishing around Correen ford. The marina in the town produces good catches of roach and is particularly productive during the winter months. A permit is required for the River Suck. This can be bought online. Find out more about coarse angling around Ballinasloe.

Ballygar
(Athleague& Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon)Co. GalwayRiver Suck, Hollygrove Lake, (Disabled angling stretch at Donamon) Stoneham’s Lake, Lough Loung

Good general coarse fishing with catches of bream now at Ballyforan, Ballygar and at Athleague. Excellent developed angling stretch at Donamon for disabled anglers. There is tench and hybrid fishing on Hollygrove lake from the stand and from the island. Good car parking and huge network of walk way and stands including disabled angling positions at Stoneham’s Lake and Donamon. Permit required , can be bought online. Find out more about coarse angling around Ballygar, Athleague and Castlecoote.

Athlone

Co. Westmeath

River Shannon, Lough Ree

Good general coarse fishing in the famous “Meadows” stretch of the river. Advice should be sought from B & B or tackle shops for best locations on Lough Ree. Excellent fishing in the Inny Bay area of the lake particularly in the late spring. Free fishing. Find out more about coarse angling around Athlone.

Lanesboro

Co. Longford

River Shannon, Lough Ree

Good general coarse fishing with some specimen bream and tench particularly in the hot water section. Night fishing on this stretch can be productive for big bream and tench. All angling methods work from this well developed area. Free fishing. Find out more about coarse angling around Lanesboro.

Tarmonbarry

Co. Roscommon

River Shannon

Good general coarse fishing. Excellent roach fishing around the weir below the town. Huge network of river swims and backwaters which can contain shoals of bream and hybrids and some big tench particularly in late spring. Boats can be hired and are necessary for getting to some of the more productive swims. Free fishing. Find out more about coarse angling around Tarmonbarry.

Rooskey

Co. Roscommon

River Shannon, Lakelands Fisheries

Good general coarse fishing. The fishing has improved in the river in recent years as has the fishing on nearby lakes. Excellent private coarse fishery nearby for all species including carp. Free fishing. Find out more about coarse angling around Rooskey.

Strokestown
(including Tulsk)Co. RoscommonKilglass Lake, Lough Na Blahy, Annaghmore Lake and many other smaller lakes

Very good general coarse fishing with some specimen fish. Huge network of lakes containing Roach, Bream, Hybrids, Rudd and Tench. Excellent all round coarse fishing with careful prebaiting essential. Plenty of stands and walk ways on many of the lakes in this area. Free fishing. Find out more about coarse angling around Strokestown.

Find out more about coarse angling around Tulsk.

Mohill

Co. Leitrim

Lough Rinn, Lough Mc Hugh and other small lakes

Very good general coarse fishing with some specimen fish. Excellent all round coarse fishing with a good network of lakes with stands and good access. Free fishing. Find out more about coarse angling around Mohill and Dromod.

Carrick-on-Shannon

Co. Leitrim

River Shannon, Hill St. Lakes, Cloonahee Lake, Lough Boderg

Good general coarse fishing on river swims both upstream and downstream of the town particularly at the mudflats. Very good fishing on nearby lakes. Excellent advice is available on productive swims at the local tackle shop and in some of the specialist B & B’s. Excellent annual festival held here. Free fishing. Find out more about coarse angling around Carrick on Shannon.

Boyle

Co. Roscommon

River Shannon, Lough Key, Boyle River, Lough Gara

Good general coarse fishing. Excellent bream fishing on Lough Key as well as on swims on the main river and in the Boyle River. The River Lung entering Lough Gara can also produce some good fishing. All angling methods. Free fishing. Find out more about coarse angling around Boyle.

Drumshanbo

Co. Leitrim

River Shannon, Lough Allen, Shannon Erne Waterway

Good general coarse fishing. Excellent fishing in the bays in the north eastern end of Lough Allen. The Shannon Erne waterway provides some fine fishing often quite close to locks. Free fishing. Find out more about coarse angling around Drumshanbo.

Mullingar

Co. Westmeath

River Inny, Lough Derravaragh, Lough Kinale, Ballinafid Lake, Gaulmoylestown Lake, Royal Canal

Good general coarse fishing with some specimen fish. Very good tench, rudd, and some fine carp in many stretches of the Canal around the town. Good information on productive swims can be obtained from the tackle shop in the town. Excellent roach and hybrid fishing on the River Inny and Lough Derravarragh where a permit is required and can be purchased online.

Good carp fishing available at Ballinafid Lake and Gaulmoylestown Lake.