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Angling Centre:
Ballaghadereen, Co Roscommon
General Fishery Area: River Lung Valley - Upper Shannon Region
Photo: Bodo Funke
ANGLING SERVICES IRELAND holding this 24lb
pike for captor and angling guest Finbarr
Stewart from Derbyshire, England, the fish was caught on the River Lung, Co Roscommon,
wobbling dead bait in October 2003
 LOCATION
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map to display a larger local map
Ballaghadereen is
a coarse angling centre located in North Co Roscommon, one mile from the Lung
River in the west of Ireland on the national primary route, the N5, 15 miles
from Knock Airport, 30 miles from Sligo and 50 miles from Galway.
WHERE TO FISH
The Lung river is 18 miles long
with 6 major connecting lakes rising in Cloonaugh, Urlaur, Errit, Cloonaholly,
Loughglynn and drains into Lough Gara, north of Ballaghadereen town. The size of
these lakes varies from 500 - 2000 acres.
The Lung system is a tributary to
the Shannon and it's sister river the Breedoge, Frenchpark. The system is one of
the important angling centres in the region and has plenty of fishing to offer.
LINKS TO LOCAL FISHERIES
GUIDES & CHARTS - RIVER LUNG VALLEY
Note: Below is a list of the main angling
venues/hotspots in the area. If you wish to review how we rate each fishery in
terms of target angling species, please click the link below.
TO VIEW FULL SPECIES RATING CHARTS TO FISHERIES LINKED
BELOW CLICK HERE
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Fishing Guide to
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WHO TO CONTACT
You can browse and
book local angling services and accommodation
in advance of your trip to this area - see right column. If you feel
you need further assistance, contact the Angling Section Tel: 0509 21777 or
email Brian Mc Manus
info@shannon-fishery-board.ie
Ballaghadereen & District Angling Club -
Competition Fixtures 2004: Official club fixtures for 2004 have
been decided. For a timetable contact Jimmy Cogan Ballaghadereen &
District Angling Club Tel: Outside
Ireland +353 0907 60077 or 60173 or 60067 Inside Ireland 0907 60077 or 60173 or
60067. Other Officers Steve Glover 0907 61301
(Summer League info) Tommy Maree 0907 61463 or Joe Madden Mob: 086 2565302.
For further
information on competitions see Competition Zone
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. 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
There is no rod licence for coarse and pike fishing
on the River Shannon. Check with the local angling club regarding any local
fees.
Share Certificates: A Share Certificate payable to the North
Shannon Development Co-Operative Society is required to fish the
Upper Shannon and tributaries located upstream of Banagher Bridge on the
Shannon in Co Offaly. Please contact the Co -Operative Society for up
to date information on rates and distributors as the Shannon Regional
Fisheries Board do not issue Share Certificates. Contact Mr Martin Mc Enroe
Athlone Telephone Number: 0902 94800
COARSE AND PIKE FISHING REGULATIONS AND COUNTRY CODE CLICK HERE
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