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ANGLING CENTRE:
Strokestown, Co Roscommon
FISHERY AREA: Numerous Coarse Fishing Lakes known collectively as the
"Strokestown Lakes"
Photo: Steve Wilson of Middlesbrough with 160lb bag in the
Strokestown area in 2003. Angling guest photo courtesy of
TARMON
GUESTHOUSE, Tarmonbarry.
 LOCATION
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Strokestown is located in the Irish Midlands, 95 miles west of Dublin,
Strokestown is the traditional stop off point on the journey to Ballina. It is
reputed to have the widest street in Ireland, Strokestown Park House, has
historic significance, its famine museum and gardens are open to the public. You
can also visit the St Johns heritage and genealogy center.
WHERE TO FISH
There are 14 lakes described on this guide
collectively known as the Strokestown Lakes. Many of these lakes have very good
access and facilities provided by the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board which
includes fishing
stands, disabled angling facilities, access roads and car parks etc. Some offer excellent
fishing while others less
known but worth exploring and experimenting. Neighbouring angling centres
describe a myriad of other lake fisheries and hotspots on the River Shannon See fishing guides
LINKS TO LOCAL FISHERIES
GUIDES & CHARTS - STROKESTOWN 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 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 todate 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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BOOK YOUR LOCAL SERVICES HERE
BROWSE AND SELECT FROM LISTED LOCAL ACCOMMODATION
2005
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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 Email:
holywellhouse@eircom.net or Email to Brian Mc Manus at
the Angling
Section Tel: 0509 21777 Fax: 0509 21777
Email: info@shannon-fishery-board.ie
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