Angling Centre: Athlone, Co Westmeath

Fishery Location: Lough Ree (Gailey Bay - north western shore Co Roscommon)

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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You will encounter most coarse fish, especially bream, roach and hybrids. High summer would be the best time using waggler or feeder. Depths average about 10 feet. For best results pre-baiting is recommended . This is also a noted Pike Fishing Bay and has the potential to produce large fish to 20lbs+ 

FACILITIES AND ACCESS

Access is good. The shore is rocky and a levelling platform is recommended for comfort. Boats can be hired from the owner of Gailey Bay Caravan and Camping which will be of particular interest for the Pike angler wishing to troll this bay. He also offers Caravan and Camping for those interested Contact Mr Pat Naughton, Gailey Bay Caravan & Camping Park, Gailey Bay, Knockcrokery, Co Roscommon. See our Service Providers and select Co Roscommon for further advertisement details

TO GET THERE

From Athlone take the N61 Roscommon road north to the Athlone side of the village of Knockcrokery, and then take the right turn immediately before the 'level railway crossing'. Continue down this narrow road to a cross-roads and turn right. This will lead you past the camping site to the lake. The pegs are situated in front of the old derelict castle located there.

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