Angling Centre: Ballymahon, Co Longford & Westmeath

General Fishery Area: Lower River Inny & Royal Canal

LOCATION

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Ballymahon is located  in the midland's of Ireland and lies about 110  kms to the west from Dublin airport.  It is situated on the lower River Inny Catchment, an important coarse angling system.  The River Inny flows out of  Lough Sheelin on the borders of Cavan and Westmeath and follows a south westerly  route  through Ballymahon to enter Lough Ree 5 miles (8 kms) downstream. 

WHERE TO FISH

There are a number of stretches along its course which are renowned for coarse angling. The section of river described on this guide extends from Ballynacarrow bridge upstream of Ballymahon,  downstream to the Inny mouth at Lough Ree. This guide identifies, describes and rates each fishing location in some detail. We hope you find this informative and helpful while planning your fishing holiday to the area. 

In association with the Central Fisheries Board, the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board conducted a stock assessment survey of the Inny to sections downstream of  Ballymahon in 1998. The results of the survey from a coarse angling perspective indicated that there was a very large head of roach in many locations, some good pockets of large bream and large pike were also evident. The survey team encountered lots of large bream, particularly prevalent  at Houlihan's Hole downstream of the meat factory in Ballymahon.  

LINKS TO LOCAL FISHERIES GUIDES - BALLYMAHON AREA

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. Fisheries marked * are in the ShRFB group of managed waters and anglers require a fishing permit, see Angling Fees section below

TO VIEW FULL SPECIES RATING CHARTS TO  FISHERIES LINKED BELOW CLICK HERE

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   

Competitions & Local Info: The Inny Festival is held each year in the locality and attracts large numbers of visiting anglers,  mainly from the UK. Contact Mr Paul Holdroyd, Ratharney House, Abbeyshrule, Co Longford, Ireland. Tel from UK 00 353 44 57739 In Ireland 044 57739 Mob: 086 8585036:

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

Fisheries listed in this guide with the exception of the Royal Canal are in the River Inny Catchment and part of the MIDLAND FISHERIES GROUP  of  Shannon Regional Fisheries Board waters. A Fishing permit is required to fish the River Inny and lakes. The rates are Adult Annual €35.00; Pensioner/Disability Annual €18.00;. Juvenile Annual €12.00 Juvenile 1 Day €2.00 Day Permit €10.00 Visitors 21 Day: €18.00. If you wish to fish these fisheries you can  BUY YOUR FISHING PERMIT ONLINE  which will be processed within three working days -  please get your credit or laser card ready MORE INFO SEE COARSE ANGLING ROD FEES SECTION

Nearest Fishing Permit Distributors are:

• Teresa Heery, Shannon Regional Fisheries Board Mullingar Office, Tudenham Lodge, Mullingar Tel: 044 48769e

• Edward Denniston, Centenary Square, Longford Tel: 043 46435 

• Scully Guns & Tackle, 3 Pearce Court, Athlone Co Westmeath Tel: 0902 92486 

• Strand Fishing Tackle, The Strand, Athlone Co Westmeath Tel: 0902 79277

• David Mc Bride, Southside Angling Centre, 80 Lower Clanbrassil St, Dublin 8 Tel: 01 4530266 or 01 4737847. Fax: 01 4737839

Other Fees: 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 todate information on applicable rates and distributors as the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board do not issue Share Certificates. Contact Mr Martin Mc Enroe Athlone Telephone Number: 090 64 94800

Regional  Map
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