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REVISED SALMON ROD LICENCE RATES 2007 

                 LICENCE TYPE                                                     LICENCE FEES                                           TOTAL PRICE 

• A: All Districts Annual                                 €64.00, Conservation stamp add €64.00                €128.00

• B: District only (Shannon Region only)       €30.00, Conservation stamp add €30.00                 €60.00

• R: All Districts21 day                                  €24.00, Conservation stamp add €24.00                 €48.00

• P: All District Annual – Juvenile                 €10.00   (under 18 years) add €10.00                      €20.00

• S: All Districts – 1 day                                €17.00   (adult/juvenile) add €17.00                         €34.00

You can ORDER AND PAY FOR YOUR SALMON LICENCE ONLINE using  your credit or laser card

FISHERY PERMIT CHARGE (ticket charge) 2007

FOR  

SHANNON REGIONAL FISHERIES BOARD MIDLAND FISHERIES GROUP OF WATERS

A Shannon Board Permit is required to fish the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board Midland Fisheries Group of controlled waters.

          What waters are included?

Within the Shannon Fisheries Region there are hundreds of Lakes and hundreds of miles of River whose fishing rights are owned or controlled by various individuals, Angling clubs and State bodies. The Shannon Board has some of these fishing rights which it promotes under the brand name  “Midland Fisheries” group. We have 5 main catchments  in this group SEE MAP OF CATCHMENTS IN THE  MIDLAND FISHERIES GROUP, which should not be confused with the rest of the Shannon Region where the Board does not have fishing rights.

While a number of waters in the “Midland Fisheries” group are better known as Trout and Salmon waters, others are renowned for the high quality of Coarse and Pike angling they offer.

Why a permit charge (Ticket charge)?

The Board has had a Permit charge (Ticket charge) on the “Midland Fisheries”  for Trout Angling for many years.  In reviewing its’ management and the fees charged for its Fisheries in 2002, the Board agreed that it was unfair to charge one angler to fish for one species while another angler fishing for a different species, on the same water, was not charged. The cost of managing the “Midland Fisheries”  has also greatly increased over the years and the Board felt that Coarse anglers who utilise our fisheries  should contribute to this cost

It should be noted that while a permit charge is in existence on the “Midland Fisheries”  no charge is made on the main  River Shannon or other fisheries whose fishing rights are NOT under the control of the Shannon Board.

What does it cost?

The cost of an annual permit is €35 for which an angler can fish for any species on all 27 waters within the regulations of those fisheries.  A tourist angler will only pay €18 for a 21 day permit which is excellent value. In Europe and the UK an angler would pay this and more for only one days fishing. 

Why purchase a permit?

By purchasing a Board Permit, an angler not only benefits from fishing on Board waters but also contributes to the conservation and development of the fish and their habitats.

Where does the money go?

All the permit income is reinvested in the conservation and management of the “Midland Fisheries” with the additional funds raised from the coarse extension going to coarse fish conservation and management.

•  In the Midland Fisheries, the Board has taken action to prevent and eliminate water pollution and environmental damage, the greatest threat to all fish stocks.

• The Board also provides a maintenance and development service in these fisheries, which has led to the maintenance and development of angling access and angling structures over many years. As a result, many fine angling venues both for Coarse fish and Trout have been developed

• The Board, both in its own right and working with the various groups in these fisheries, is also active in the promotion of the Midland Fisheries as angling venues.

The rates are set below.

The bearer ( name and address ) of a permit holder as entered on a permit authorises that person to fish for brown/rainbow trout and coarse fish in the Central Fisheries Board leased fisheries during the period specified on the permit and are subject to the regulations pertaining on that fishery. Set out below is a list of such fisheries where a permit applies.

SEE LIST OF FISHERIES IN EACH CATCHMENT IN THE  MIDLAND FISHERIES GROUP OF WATERS

• All angling waters have there own regulations and anglers are advised to use the information provided on the relevant web pages describing those fisheries. Anglers should acquaint themselves with these regulations and any Bye Laws which pertain

• When fishing avoid breaking down fences, walking through crops and leaving litter on banks.

• Wear a life jacket on or near water

• Be courteous and considerate to fisheries Board staff. Remember they are doing the job which you expect from them, looking after your interests and protecting the water you are fishing.

• Report any pollution and illegal activity to your local officer or report to the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board at 061 455171 / 455305

• The Board reserves the right to refuse or revoke a Permit to anyone violating Fishery Regulations

You can ORDER AND PAY FOR YOUR FISHING PERMIT ONLINE using  your credit or laser card

SHARE CERTIFICATES

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