Angling Centre: Mountshannon, Co Clare

General Fishery Area: Lough Derg Western Shores & close to East Clare Lakes

Photo:  FRENCH ANGLER  PASCAL  GRILLOT - PUREFISHING EUROPE ( BERKLEY-ABU GARCIA-MITCHELL-SPIDER -FENWICK) ON LOUGH DERG IN 2003

RATING SYSTEM

Pike Fishing Rated - excellent **** very good *** good ** fair * . N/P Species not present P - Species present

Coarse Fishing Rated - excellent **** very good *** good ** fair * . N/P - species not present - P - Species Present

LOCATION

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Mountshannon is located on the western shores of Lough Derg about 35 kms from Limerick City and approx 53 kms from Shannon Airport. It is very easy to find being on the lakeshore route. Winner of the Tidy Towns Award over 10 years ago, this scenic village is a perfect location for the angler who wants to explore the mighty Lough Derg. There is a modern Marina where cruisers are serviced and many lake users overnight here.

WHERE TO FISH 

This is a good base for the Pike and Coarse Angler. Excellent Pike fishing around the shores locally is possible and boats are available for hire. Mountshannon is also within easy access of the East Clare Lakes and other shore venues along the western shores of the lake, Mountshannon and Killaloe. 

While other coarse fish are present, it is not regarded strictly as a coarse fishing location due to lack of shore facilities. For those who have contacts to local landowners,  private access may be possible and in these cases some good coarse angling may be had, particularly for bream where 100lb+ bags are very possible. Lakeland Holidays who offer Irish Tourist Board Approved Caravan & Camping & Mobile Holmes Accommodation also provide private access to their guests of 1 km of shoreline. Contact Tel: +353 61 927225 Fax: +353 61 927336 or Email to lakesidecamping@eircom.net Website: www.lakesideireland.com  Mountshannon, Co Clare

ANGLING CONTRIBUTION RECEIVED

Name: Nik Daniels

Nationality: British, Email Address  nd001b1193@blueyonder.co.uk Date: July 10th, 2001

Contribution Received:  Great place to fish. Masses of water.  A boat is a must. Lots of quiet reed lined bays where you can see the fish you are after. The Lough is massive but you do not have to look hard to find the  fish in summer. Winter is a bit more difficult, and a lot colder.

OPEN SEASON

There is no close season for Coarse and Pike fishing  but there are best times for individual species. SEE MORE INFO ON INDIVIDUAL COARSE FISH SPECIES

FISHING ADVICE

To facilitate anglers, particularly those of you who are less experienced or those coming to Ireland for the first time, we recommend you review and follow tips and advice on COARSE AND PIKE FISHING IN IRELAND

FISHING REPORTS

We feature weekly fishing reports for the region during the main part of the season. In addition we archive all our past fishing reports. To view our  CURRENT FISHING REPORT. You can become a reporter to add value to these reports every week, we would like  to hear from you and don't forget to send us a photo which we will feature as well. If interested complete our FISHING REPORT SUBMISSION FORM or simply email us with your report and contact particulars to info@shannon-fishery-board.ie

ANGLING FEES

HOW WE RATE THE FISHING

The Shannon Regional Fisheries Board has undertaken extensive research over recent years to bring you these guides. We endeavour to rate angling according to importance of the target angling species present, facilities and access on a fishery by fishery basis.  While we use certain fisheries and angling criteria to assess each fishery, the rating system only purports to be a guideline designed to assist anglers  in planning a fishing trip to the region and is constantly under review. More Info

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Regional  Map
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Local Contacts

BROWSE AND SELECT NEAREST LISTED ACCOMMODATION 2004

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• Riverview Self Catering Scariff

• Lig do Scith B&B Scariff

• River View & River Bank Cottages, Scariff

• Lakeside Holiday and Watersports Park, Mountshannon

• Kincora House B&B Killaloe

• Aillebaun Self Catering Town House, Killaloe

 LISTED  ANGLING & GENERAL SERVICES

• John Collin Boats and Guiding Service, Whitegate Lough Derg . 

• Lakeside Holiday and Watersports Park, Mountshannon,

• Shannon Castle Line Cruisers

Support - Shannon Regional Fisheries Board  contact Assistant Fisheries Inspector Michael Cleary, Corofin, Co Clare Tel: Outside Ireland +353 65 6837675. Inside Ireland; 065 6837675 Fax:: Outside Ireland +353 65 6837299 Inside Ireland 065 6837299 OR Email to Brian Mc Manus at the Angling Section   info@shannon-fishery-board.ie  Tel: +353 509 21777 Fax: +353 509 21756