Angling Centre: Athlone, Co Westmeath

Fishery Location: Lough Ree (Portrunny Bay & Lower River Hind 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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All main coarse fish species are present here, but fishes best during May and June. Boats can be launched from the shore. Pike fishing can be very good producing fish to 20lbs+ in suitable conditions, especially good  in early springtime. A noted stretch is at the mouth of the River Hind which flows into the Bay. The mouth of the River Hind itself can be fished for coarse fish from a boat. For the coarse angler there is access to the river at the next upstream road bridge, where very good roach fishing is available, particularly earlier in the year to the end of May. Excessive weed growth can become a problem thereafter, limiting fishing here.

FACILITIES AND ACCESS

Access is excellent on the lake with a road running parallel to the shore.

TO GET THERE

From Athlone take the N61 Roscommon road north to the village of Knockcrokery and take the right turn immediately before the 'level railway crossing'. Continue down this narrow road to a cross-roads and turn right. This will bring you past the camping site to the lake. The pegs at Galey Bay are situated in front of the old derelict castle located there. Continue on to the next bay which is Portrunny. 

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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Regional  Map
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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