Angling Centres: Kilcormac, Co Offaly

Fishery & Location:  Loch an Dochais, Lough Boora Parklands

Rating system

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

The Fishery

Loch an Dochais is derived from Irish, meaning ‘Lake of Hope’ was first developed in 1995 as an experimental coarse fishery and is just under a hectare in size. It has a maximum depth of two metres. The lake holds good stocks of tench and from catch returns received by the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board over the past few years, tench to 3lbs+ are well within the scope of the angler and have been reported. The lake also holds a stock of small perch. The use of maggots, worms or sweet corn is recommended and pre-baiting is advised. Although there is no close season best results are achieved between April and October.

Loch an Dochais has been developed to facilitate anglers with disabilities. It hosts an annual All Ireland Trout Fishing Match for anglers with disabilities in May every year. First prize is the Mary Robinson Perpetual Trophy.

The lake is an ideal site for supervised children to fish in safety and a number of trout matches are held for junior anglers each year. In addition, the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board provide angling tuition and related educational initiatives here in August every year, please enquire. 

Access and Facilities

This lake has a spacious car park, nine fishing stands specially designed for wheelchairs with stops and raised sides, connecting a lining concrete pathway, with protective kerbing, serving approximately one third of the shoreline.  Shrubs, trees and grasses have been planted which adds to the natural beauty and gives shelter to the venue. It is immediately alongside the country road about 8 kms from Kilcormac. There is an information notice board on site. 

To get there

The lake is located to the right (west) of the Cycle Path road when travelling south from the R357 towards Kilcormac.
 

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Regional  Map
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 Lough Boora Parklands: For further information on the Lough Boora Parkland's Projects contact Teach Lea, Leabeg, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Ireland  Tel: 0506 45885 Int Tel: +353 506 45885 Fax: 0506 45886 Int fax: +353 506 45886 Website: Boora Parkland Project

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Support - Shannon Regional Fisheries Board  Email to Brian Mc Manus at the Angling Section   info@shannon-fishery-board.ie  Tel: +353 509 21777 Fax: +353 509 21777