Angling Centre: Athlone, Co Westmeath

Fishery Location: Lough Ree (Coosan Point and Inner Lakes on South Eastern 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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These lakes contain all the main species of coarse fish and is particularly noted for its large Tench on Coosan Lough. The Inner Lakes are also noted for Rudd as well as most other coarse fish species. Shore fishing from Coosan point can be excellent and has good access. The channel between the main Lough and Coosan Lough is deep (20 - 30 feet) and holds a good head of Bream. For best results pre-baiting is recommended. This is a very good area for Pike fishing from a boat which can be hired locally. There is a boat launching slipway available.

FACILITIES AND ACCESS

The inner lakes are best fished from a boat which can be hired locally. See right hand column  for advertised listings.

TO GET THERE

Coosan Point: Coming into the town turn right at the traffic lights before the main bridge in Athlone, follow the sign post for Coosan. This will lead you right in to the fishing point.

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