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ANGLING CENTRE: Athlone,
Co Westmeath
FISHERY AREA: Mid Shannon Athlone to Clonmacnoise, Inny Bay & Lough Ree south of
Lanesboro.
Photo: Regular to Athlone Kevin Clarke from
Norfolk with a typical large Lough Ree bream - off Barrymore point
 LOCATION
Athlone is a busy and important angling
centre located in the heart of Ireland's midlands on the River Shannon, Co
Westmeath and lies immediately south of Lough Ree, a large lake
of 10,500 hectares. Lough Ree is 26 kms long by 10 kms at its
widest point, and is 120 feet at its deepest, but averages about 20
feet. It is approximately equidistant from Dublin and Shannon
Airports, an approximate distance of 135 kms.
WHERE TO FISH
You can fish in a number of locations on the River
Shannon, Lough Ree and the lower stretches of the River Inny of which Athlone
serves well as a base. Lough Ree offers a wide choice of fishing
bays. The shoreline on the lake is generally rocky and sometimes
uneven. Anglers opting for shore fishing on the lake should come suitably
prepared with levelling platforms for your comfort and ease. Also do consider
your own safety, avoid shore fishing in adverse weather conditions. Where public access
to some shores on the lake are limited by road or are through private property,
a boat will be essential to gain access. This can be arranged locally. The River Shannon
down stream of Athlone offers a number of fishing hot spots as
far as Clonmacnoise, about 12 kms away.
LINKS TO LOCAL FISHERIES
GUIDES & CHARTS - ATHLONE 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 LISTED BELOW CLICK HERE
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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. Email:
info@shannon-fishery-board.ie
Useful Local Web Resources
Competitions & General Info: For fishing guide and
bait stockist in the area contact Mr Mark Egan Tel Outside Ireland: +353 902
94773. Inside Ireland 0902 94773
WEBPAGE .
For further
information. See COMPETITION ZONE and
also local tackle dealers which are listed
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 or pike fishing
on the River Shannon or Lough Ree.
Fisheries listed in this guide mostly cover the
River Shannon and Lough Ree. However, the lower River Inny Catchment is described and is part of our
MIDLAND FISHERIES GROUP of waters which are in the direct control
of the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board. A Fishing permit is required to fish
here. The rates for 2005 season 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
ORDER YOUR FISHING PERMIT ONLINE
NOW - which will be processed
within three to five days - please get your credit or laser card ready
MORE INFO SEE COARSE ANGLING ROD FEES SECTION
Nearest Fishing Permit Distributors are:
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Teresa Heery, Shannon Regional Fisheries
Board Mullingar Office, Tudenham Lodge, Mullingar Tel: 044 48769e
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Edward Denniston,
Centenary Square, Longford Tel: 043 46435
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Scully Guns & Tackle, 3 Pearce Court,
Athlone Co Westmeath Tel: 090 64 92486
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Strand
Fishing Tackle, The Strand, Athlone Co Westmeath Tel: 090 64 79277
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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
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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