Angling Centre: Athlone, Co Westmeath

Fishery Location: River Shannon (Clonoun, Long Shed, Calf Island, 3 stretches all downstream of Athlone and close by each other)

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

FISHING STRETCHES

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There are three recognised angling stretches located between 6 kms and 10 kms downstream of Athlone. The first of these stretches is near Clonoun village, the next stretch known as Calf Island is located a couple of kilometres downstream of this and finally the Long Shed opposite Clonmacnoise is another couple of kilometres downstream of Calf Island. (See map)

Clonoun Stretch: This well known stretch lies about 6 kms downstream of Athlone on the west bank. You will be fishing into deep water here, with depths ranging from 20 ft to 25 ft at normal water levels. This is a very good venue for nearly all species of coarse fish, and is particularly noted for it's quality rudd. You will also get some tench fishing, as well as other species including bream and roach. Access is through a gravel road on a land commission site.

Calf Island: This is another good stretch about 2 kms further downstream from Clonoun village described above. There is a back water here where you can catch Tench up to 5lbs or 6lbs. It frequently returns very good bags to visiting anglers when conditions are favourable. Access to the river is through private land the property of Mr John Ward. Please seek permission from Mr Ward or make alternative arrangements with your guide or accommodation provider.

Long Shed: There is a stretch locally known as the 'Long Shed'. This is at the most southern point of the fishing stretches described in this guide under Athlone Angling Centre and is located opposite the old Monastic settlement at Clonmacnoise on the west bank. This is a deep stretch of river and is a scenic venue where you can expect to get good bream, roach and rudd fishing. This is also a good venue for pike fishing.

TO GET THERE

Clonoun Stretch - From the bridge in Athlone take the left exit off the rounabout, continue up the to the top Connaught St, turn left over the bridge and continue on this road until you come to Clonoun village crossroads, an approximate distance of 6 kms. Turn left at Clonoun crossroads and continue for approx 300 meters. There is a laneway situated to the right here. Continue down the lane until you meet a gateway on your left with a timber seat adjacent to it. Go through the gates and down to the river. Fishing is both left and right.

Calf Island. At Clonoun village continue to the next T junction, turn left and continue for approx 2 kms. Mr Wards farm is located on the left hand side. Seek permission here to fish the stretch.

Long Shed: From Calf Island continue until you meet a long green shed on your right hand side, there is a track located about 200 to 300 meters on the left hand side, which will bring you down to the bankside. The fishing stretch is located to the right hand side facing downstream.

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