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ANGLING CENTRES: Corofin
& Ennis, Co Clare
FISHERY AREA:
River Fergus & Lakes System
Photo: Nick Parry Angling correspondent Sun newspaper on
Ballycullinan Lake Co Clare in July 2003 with this super bream of almost
8lbs, photo courtesy of the captor
 LOCATION
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Corofin is located to the southwest of the region in Co Clare, is 11 kms
from Ennis and approx 27 kms from Shannon Airport. Both Corofin and Ennis are the
coarse angling centres for the River Fergus Catchment which includes the River
Fergus and about 12 lakes.
WHERE TO FISH
This guide covers the River Fergus and many lakes as set out in the fisheries
guides below. This is a relatively new coarse angling area and boasts the Irish
record Tench. These rich
limestone waters have the capacity to produce good quality Pike
fishing also. Some of the fisheries are easily accessible with
fairly good facilities while some are poor and only accessible by
boat. Boat hire is readily available through local service
providers. Development and maintenance work is carried out on an ongoing basis
by the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board to improve access and facilities in a number of
locations in the catchment .
In recent years two lakes - Ballycullinan Lake and
Ballyeighter Lake produced several specimen Bream and Tench respectively which
were verified by the Irish Specimen Fish Committee. Of course other fisheries
produce specimen size coarse fish also which never get news coverage or
are officially verified.
LINKS TO LOCAL FISHERIES
GUIDES & CHARTS - ENNIS & COROFIN 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.
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
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
There is no rod licence required for coarse and pike fishing
on the River Shannon.
However, as this part of the region lies south of Banagher
Bridge and is in the Lower Shannon Region, a voluntary fee in the form of a
Share Certificate is available to fish the area, payable to the Lower Shannon
Trout & Coarse Fisheries Development Society.
COARSE AND PIKE FISHING REGULATIONS AND COUNTRY CODE CLICK HERE
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Regional Map
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indicates relative location
BROWSE AND SELECT LISTED ACCOMMODATION
2004
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LOCAL HOTEL ACCOMMODATION DIRECT BOOKING FACILITY
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LISTED ANGLING
SERVICES
Support - Shannon Regional
Fisheries Board contact Area Inspector Michael Cleary, Tel:
Outside Ireland +353 65 6837675. Fax: +353 65 6837299 Inside Ireland;
Tel: 065 6837675 Fax: 065 6837299 Email to
mcleary.ennis@eircom.net
OR
Email to Brian Mc Manus at
the Angling
Section info@shannon-fishery-board.ie
Tel: +353 509 21777 Fax: +353 509 21756 |
