Pike fishing at Corofin Angling Centre

Corofin is located in Co Clare at the top of the River Fergus system, 11 kms from Ennis and approx 27 kms from Shannon Airport. This guide covers the River Fergus and many lakes as set out in the fisheries guides below.

Fishing Rated: excellent ****; very good ***; good ** ;fair * ; present P; not present -.

Ballycullinan Lake

Ballycullinan is a good Pike fishery and is regarded as the best coarse fishery in the Corofin district. It is located 2 kms from the scenic village of Corofin and is beside the main Corofin/Ennis road. This 70 acre lake holds very good stocks of all the main species of coarse fish except Roach. It is a rich limestone water and consequently has the capacity to produce quality fish.

FACILITIES AND ACCESS: There is a car park, Slipway and boat jetty. There are 3 timber fishing stands located around the centre of the lake but these are only accessible by boat. Coarse fishing is possible from the shore but due to the nature of the difficult terrain a boat is necessary. For boat hire contact Inland fisheires Ireland [email protected] or +353 61 300238

TO GET THERE: Take the Ennis road from Corofin for about 2 kms and the lake is visible and signposted from the road.

Ballyalla Lake

This 60 acre lake is located outside the town of Ennis. The River Fergus flows through the lake. It is primarily a Pike Fishery but does have a fair stock of Tench, Rudd, Perch as well as Trout and Salmon in season.

FACILITIES AND ACCESS: Boats can be launched from a Slipway opposite the local food/convenience store.

TO GET THERE: From Corofin village take the road to Ruan village and continue in the direction of Ennis. The lake is visible to the right of this road.

Dromore Lakes

This Lakes system is locally referred to as the  Dromore Lakes and are located about 10 kms from Ennis and Corofin. They include Black Lake and Ballyline Lake. The River Fergus flows through Ballyline and by passes the Black Lake and Dromore. There are approx 400 acres of water in the system. This is a rich and productive limestone water and produces good quality fish. This is an ideal lake for the Pike angler. There is great scope for the angler interested in trolling or spinning, in either the wide part of the River Fergus or any of lakes.

FACILITIES AND ACCESS: The system is surrounded by 1,000 acres of woodland and access is via a tarred road through the nature reserve. Shore fishing is limited. There is a car park and Slipway at the end of the access road. For best results boats are essential. Access via barrier to the nature reserve is closed each evening – enquire locally. To arrange a key and boat hire contact Inland fisheires Ireland [email protected] or +353 61 300238

TO GET THERE: From Corofin take the Ruan road and follow the signposts. From Ennis take the Ruan road.

Lough Cullaun

THE FISHERY: Lough Cullaun a 60 acre lake is located 4 kms from Corofin on the Tubber road. It is primarily a Pike Fishery. It is a rich and productive limestone water and produces quality fish. Water clarity is excellent as it flows from the Burren area.

FACILITIES AND ACCESS: There is a car park and Slipway. It is generally difficult to fish from the shore and a boat is essential to exploit this water fully. For boat hire contact Inland fisheires Ireland [email protected] or +353 61 300238

TO GET THERE: Take the Tubber road from Corofin for about 4 kms, turn left at the T junction and follow the signposts.

Atedaun Lake

THE FISHERY: This 50 acre lake is located on the outskirts of Corofin village. This is a relatively shallow lake with most of it less than 6 ft deep. Nonetheless it is a rich and productive water, especially for Pike and Rudd.  It is virtually impossible to fish the lake from the shore. Boats are available and can be arranged from Inland fisheires Ireland [email protected] or +353 61 300238

FACILITIES AND ACCESS: There is a car park, slipway and boat jetty. Access is adequate.

TO GET THERE: From Corofin/Tubber road – follow the signposts. It’s only 1km from the village of Corofin.

Inchiquin Lake

THE FISHERY: In addition to this being a good trout fishery – Inchiquin holds a good stock of Pike.  It is about 260 acres with depths up to 25 meters. It’s located on the top end of the River Fergus system.

FACILITIES AND ACCESS: There is a car park, Slipway and boat jetty. There are a number of stiles along the southern shore. For boat hire contact O’Callaghan’s shop, main Street, Corofin. Tel: 00353 65 6827047. Local 065 6827047.

TO GET THERE: Located 2 kilometers from Corofin village.  It’s easy to locate.

Tullymacken Lake

This is a sizeable body of water with a limestone base and holds Tench, Rudd, Perch but is known primarily as a Pike Fishery.

FACILITIES AND ACCESS: There is a car park and space for launching boats.

TO GET THERE: The lake is located 10 kms from Corofin on the Tubber road.

Inchcronin Lake

This large limestone lake is located in Mid Clare adjacent to the village of Crusheen close to Ennis. It is a long narrow lake and regarded primarily as a Pike Fishery but also holds a fair stock of Rudd and Perch. A boat is essential to fish for Pike on this fishery.

FACILITIES AND ACCESS: Facilities and access are poor, no angling structures. Anglers should seek permission for access from the local land owners.

Ballyteigue Lake

This is a 40 acre limestone lake located a few kilometres from the village of Ruan and 6 kms from Corofin village. It is primarily a Pike Fishery and a boat is essential to fish this water. Boat hire can be arranged locally.

FACILITIES AND ACCESS: .Access is difficult but possible by walking along the inflowing River Fergus bank.

TO GET THERE: From Corofin drive to Ruan village, turn left in the village, continue through next cross roads and take the next right and continue as far as the Fergus River. Park your car here and walk downstream with the river on your left hand side.