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ANGLING CENTRE:
Scariff,
Co Clare
FISHERY AREA: Lough Derg
Western Shores & close to East Clare Lakes & Lower River Shannon
PASCAL GRILLOT
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PUREFISHING EUROPE ( BERKLEY-ABU GARCIA-MITCHELL-SPIDER -FENWICK) on
Lough Derg
 LOCATION
Click on local area thumbnail map to display a larger map
Scariff village is on the scenic route of Lough
Derg Co Clare (western shore) and lies about 35 kms from
Limerick City and approx 48 kms from Shannon Airport.
WHERE TO FISH
Scariff is ideally located as a base
for the angler interested in fishing for Pike on
the western shores of Lough Derg or coarse fishing locally on the Scariff River
which can be very productive especially early in the year (April/May). It is
also within easy access of the EAST CLARE LAKES and other shore venues along the
western shores of the lake, MOUNTSHANNON and
KILLALOE. There is masses of
water on Lough Derg. For those more adventurous anglers, it is worth
hiring a boat and exploring the remote shores for large shoals of bream.
Or for those who have contacts to local landowners, private access
may be possible in a few places. Lakeland Holidays who offer Irish Tourist Board
Approved Caravan & Camping & Mobile Homes Accommodation nearby also
provide private access to their guests
to 1 km of shoreline at Mountshannon. Contact Tel: +353 61 927225 Fax: +353 61 927336 or Email
to
lakesidecamping@eircom.net
Website:
www.lakesideireland.com Mountshannon,
Co Clare. Private fishing is also available
on a stretch of the Scariff River opposite the harbour called the Island.
Permission from Geraldine Moloney who provides this facility to guests using her
Bridge View (3 star) and Riverbank (4 star ) Cottages The Scariff
River meanders along in front of the cottages. The mouth of the Scariff river
which flows into Lough Derg frequently produces good catches of Bream, Roach,
Hybrids, Pike and Trout. All this is within walking distance of 13 pubs !. Scariff is a friendly place with all necessary amenities such as shops, pubs,
restaurants, bank etc. Boats can be hired locally. Bait and tackle is
also available.
RATING CHART
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
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Bream |
Roach |
Tench |
Rudd |
Hybrids |
Perch |
Eels |
Carp |
Pike |
Access |
Facilities |
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*** |
*** |
P |
P |
** |
P |
P |
N/P |
*** |
V. Good |
Open Shore & Boat
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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: 057 9121777 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 or Lough Derg.
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.
HOW WE RATE THE FISHING
The Shannon Regional Fisheries Board has undertaken
extensive research over recent years to bring you these guides. We endeavour to
rate angling according to importance of the target angling
species present, facilities and access on a fishery by fishery basis.
While we use certain fisheries and angling criteria to assess each fishery, the
rating system only purports to be a guideline designed to assist anglers
in planning a fishing trip to the region.
MORE INFO
COARSE & PIKE ANGLING
BYE LAWS 2006
In August 2006, the Department of
Communications, Marine and Natural Resources published Bye Laws No: 806 and 809
covering Coarse and Pike fishing respectively. Click link below for further
information.
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 2006
click on providers name below
LISTED
ANGLING & GENERAL SERVICES
Support - Shannon Regional
Fisheries Board contact Assistant Fisheries Inspector Michael Cleary,
Corofin, Co Clare Tel: Outside Ireland +353 65 6837675. Inside Ireland; 065
6837675 Fax:: Outside Ireland +353 65 6837299 Inside Ireland 065
6837299
Angling Support: If you are
planning a fishing trip to our region and need assistance please
contact Brian Mc Manus,
Angling Section Tel 057 9121777 Fax: 057 9121756 or email
info@shannon-fishery-board.ie
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