Angling Centre: Ballymahon, Co Longford

Fishery & Location: River Inny Lower, Abbeyshrule Bridge

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

The Fishery

Abbeyshrule Bridge is located downstream of  Ballnacarrow Bridge described in this guide. There is a fast streamy section of water near the bridge but is not a particularly productive water. There are some decent swims upstream,  but are difficult to access. Recently the canal has been repaired and refilled with water. There are good numbers of roach starting to congregate here which is positive news for anglers. Travelling on the road to Abbeyshrule from Tenelick Bridge, continue past the sign for White's Garage. There is a big sweeping bend on the river here, situated on your left hand side. It tends to be an early year section, best April to May,  as excessive weed growth becomes a problem in high summer. 

There are other ' hot spots' Go through Abbeyshrule. There is  a bad double bend over the Canal bridge, turn right at the second bend in the direction of the airfield. The Canal crosses the river at this point. Either side of the Aquaduct, fish a waggler down the middle of the river for goods nets of roach. There is a good head of pike in this section, which can produce occasional fish to 20lbs+. Alongside and upstram of the airfield is a good area for pike and roach, but bring your hiking boots !. The river at this point runs through a peat bog and has deep slow moving areas. The top three bags of pike came from this area in a recent Pike Federation qualifying event. 

Facilities and Access

Access is at the Road Bridge.

LINKS TO LOCAL FISHERIES GUIDES - BALLYMAHON 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

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BROWSE AND SELECT  LISTED LOCAL ACCOMMODATION 2006

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• Lough Ree House Self Catering Glasson Lough Ree Athlone

• Inny Bay  B&B, Inny Mouth

• Shannon Side Guest House Athlone

LISTED ANGLING SERVICES

• Lough Ree Cruisers & Lake Boat Hire with accommodation

• Tom Foxe Inny Bay Boat Hire

• Strand  Tackle Athlone

• Scully Guns & Tackle Athlone

• Irish Angling Services Ballyconnell, Cavan,  Ireland

Shannon Regional Fisheries Board contact Area Assistant Fisheries Inspector Mr Dermot Broughan ,  Tudenham Lodge, Mullingar. For further information Tel: 044 48769 morning time only or Mobile No: 087 2595286. Email: dbroughan@shrfb.com Fax: 044 44644

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