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Angling Centre: Carrick
on Shannon, Co Leitrim
General Fishery Area: Upper Shannon Region & many Coarse Angling Lakes
 LOCATION
Carrick on Shannon located in the Upper Shannon
Region in Co Leitrim is a major angling centre which is very well serviced with
quality and specialist accommodation and tackle stores.
WHERE TO FISH
This is a very extensive coarse angling area with
an abundance of fishing hotspots available both on the main River Shannon and
the many lakes in the system. The Shannon Regional Fisheries Board has angling
structures on many of these waters to facilitate anglers, including some wheelchair friendly
access and facilities. Certain waters are on private land and we ask you to
seek permission to access these fisheries. The area is very well serviced
and caters well for visiting anglers with specialist accommodation providers and
tackle shops etc
LOCAL FISHERIES GUIDES &
CHARTS -
CARRICK ON SHANNON 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. Lake and River
Fisheries links are tabulated separately to provide ease of navigation.
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
info@shannon-fishery-board.ie
LOCAL COARSE ANGLING COMPETITIONS 2005
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CARRICK ON SHANNON COARSE FISHING FESTIVAL 2005:
- exact dates in September '05 to be announced.
To book contact
Charlotte Fearon, Aisleigh Guest House, Carrick on Shannon Tel
Outside Ireland: +353 71 96 20313 Inside Ireland 071 96 20313 Email:
ashleigh@eircom.net
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 for coarse or pike fishing
on the River Shannon in this area.
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
BROWSE AND SELECT FROM LOCAL LISTED
ACCOMMODATION 2005
click on providers name below
to launch a new window, close window once viewed and printed, to
return to this page
LISTED ANGLING
SERVICES
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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 Email:
holywellhouse@eircom.net or Email to Brian Mc Manus at
the Angling
Section Tel: 0509 21777 Fax: 0509 21777 info@shannon-fishery-board.ie
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