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ANGLING CENTRE: Rooskey, Co
Roscommon
FISHERY AREA: Upper River Shannon & Lakes
LOCATION
Rooskey is a small village located on the Upper
River Shannon
between Leitrim and Roscommon - about 12 miles from Carrick on Shannon and 90 miles approximately from Dublin. See Thumbnail
map top right
WHERE TO FISH
There are a few prime angling hotspots
on the Upper River Shannon and nearby on Lough Forbes which are described on
this guide. There are also neighbouring centres offering lots of prime waters to fish -
both lake and river (See DROMOD and MOHILL and
CARRICK ON SHANNON Guides)
A recent survey conducted in 2003 published in
April 2004 indicates that the area of the River Shannon from Drumsna to Rooskey
supports a large and healthy stock of coarse fish dominated by Roach / Bream
hybrids, Roach, Perch and Bream in that order. Relatively small numbers of
Tench, Pike, Rudd and trout were recorded. A copy of the report Entitled:
"Status of fish stocks on the River Shannon between Roosky and Drumsna" can be
requested in hard copy by emailing the angling section to
info@shannon-fishery-board.ie
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
LOCAL FISHING GUIDE
SUMMARY RATING
CHART TO LOCAL FISHERIES
Click on the links in the table below for
detailed info on each Fishery, Facilities & Access and How to get there
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 - C/G
- See Canal Guide
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Select Fishery
Click Below |
Bream |
Roach |
Tench |
Rudd |
Hybrids |
Perch |
Eels |
Carp |
Pike |
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Lough Forbes |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
N/P |
* |
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R Shannon |
* |
** |
P |
P |
*** |
* |
P |
N/P |
* |
OPEN SEASON
There is no close season for Coarse and Pike
fishing but there
are best times for individual species. More Info
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 report click here.
You can become a reporter to add value to these reports every week, we would
love to hear from you and don't forget to send us a photo which we will feature
as well. If interested complete our report
submission form or simply email us with your report and contact particulars.
ANGLING FEES
There is no rod licence for coarse and pike fishing
on the River Shannon.
However, 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 applicable rates
and distributors as the Shannon Regional
Fisheries Board do not issue or administer Share Certificates. Contact Mr Martin Mc Enroe
Athlone Telephone Number: 090 64 94800
COARSE AND PIKE FISHING REGULATIONS AND COUNTRY CODE CLICK HERE
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Regional Map
Circle
indicates relative location
BOOK YOUR LOCAL
SERVICE HERE
BROWSE & SELECT LISTED ACCOMMODATION 2004
click on providers name below
to launch a new window, close window once viewed and printed, to
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LISTED ANGLING
SERVICES
Support - Shannon Regional
Fisheries Board contact Assistant Fisheries Inspector Mr Fergus Lynch,
Drumsna Co Leitrim. For further information Tel/Fax Outside
Ireland +353 71 9624218 Inside Ireland 071 9624218 Mob Internal 087
2250471 Email:
holywellhouse@eircom.net or Email to Brian Mc Manus at
the Angling
Section info@shannon-fishery-board.ie
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