Angling Centre: Athlone, Co Westmeath

Fishery Location: Lough Ree (Barrymore Point Roscommon Shore)

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

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The lake at Barrymore point is deep and is quite snaggy in places. It holds a good head of bream, roach. and hybrids. To avoid the snags it is advisable to fish about 40 meters out. Pre-baiting is essential for best results.

FACILITIES AND ACCESS

Access is very good, requiring very little walking. The fishing area is very rocky and a levelling platform is recommended for your comfort. There are three stone jetties opposite the 'Dutch House' where fishing is possible. A boat is necessary to fish some of the more inaccessible 'hidden' areas, and can be hired locally

TO GET THERE

Take the N 61 North out of Athlone for about 5 kms, following the sign posts for Roscommon. Take the first right after the Texaco Garage and follow the road to the point and car park.

LINKS TO LOCAL FISHERIES GUIDES & CHARTS - ATHLONE 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,

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BROWSE AND SELECT  NEAREST ACCOMMODATION LISTINGS  2010

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• Ganly's Self Catering Cottage, Glasson, Athlone

• Lough Ree House Self Catering Glasson Lough Ree Athlone

• Inny Bay  B&B, Lough Ree and Inny Mouth

• Shannon Side Guest House Athlone

LISTED ANGLING SERVICES

• Lough Ree Cruisers & Lake Boat Hire with accommodation

• Tom Foxe Inny Bay Boat Hire with accommodation

• Irish Bait & Tackle Services Ballyconnell, Cavan,  Ireland

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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