Angling Centre: Athlone, Co Westmeath

Fishery Location: River Shannon (Long Island & Nally's Farm downstream of Athlone)

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

About these Fishing Stretches 

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Long Island and Nally's Farm stretch are opposite each other. The Long Island stretch is on the west bank downstream of Athlone and can be reached by crossing a causeway to the island. From here it requires a walk of about 200 to 300 meters to reach the bank side. You have a choice of fishing in the main flow or the backwater. It's a good venue for anglers interested in mixed fishing for species such as large bream, roach and hybrids. The shelf is generally fairly close in and a pole to hand at 8 or 9 meters should get good results. For the Pike angler this is a renowned section of river where the Pike Angling Federation hold competitions.

On the opposite (East) bank is Nally's Farm. Access to the river is on the opposite bank through private property and permission should be sought by calling at the farm house on route to the venue. The river here is deep and narrow. In dry weather you can drive to the bank side. The shelf is 5 to 6 meters out, but the river rapidly shelves off thereafter into very deep water of 20ft + . You should get good mixed fishing for most coarse fish here. It is renowned for its large 'Shannon' bream should you encounter a shoal. Roach and hybrids are also plentiful. Feeder or sliding waggler is recommended. Pre-baiting should be considered prior to your visit, otherwise introduce a lot of grounbait at the start of your session and constantly feed throughout the session.

TO GET THERE

Long Island: From the main bridge over the Shannon in Athlone, take the left exit at the rounabout and continue to the top of Connaught St. Turn left over the bridge and continue on this road for approx 3kms. You will note some mushroom tunnels on your left hand side and a group of houses on both sides of the road. Take a left in-betwwen the houses through a red gate. This leads directly to the island. Care should be taken while driving along this track.

Nally's Farm. From the bridge in Athlone take the Dublin road out to the next roundabout. Take the second exit off the rounabout, down by the Golden Island Shopping Centre, then take the first left at the Texaco Garage and continue on this road for about 3 kms. Mr Nally's two story house is located at the T Junction. The fishing stretch is situated to the right of the Cul de Sac.

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