Angling Centre: Ballaghadeareen, Co Roscommon

Fishery & Location: River Lung, Ballaghadereen

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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The Lung River is 18 miles long rising to the west of Ballaghadeareen, emptying into Lough Gara - north of the town. In the lower reaches it is regarded as a very good coarse fishery for roach up to 2lbs, rudd, hybrids and produces large pike to 25lbs+. There are some Bream present. There are also trout present. Depths here vary from 3ft to 16ft. On the upper sections water is much lighter at depths of only between 2ft to 4ft. 

FACILITIES AND ACCESS

There is very good public access, developed venues by the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board which include car parking, fishing stands, stiles, boat slipway and has a wheelchair stand. The wheelchair stand is located over a mile or so to the south east of Ballaghadeareen. 

TO GET THERE

From Ballaghadeareen travel south east for 1 mile to Aughalustia Bridge and the venue is adjacent to the road here.

LINKS TO LOCAL FISHERIES GUIDES & CHARTS - RIVER LUNG VALLEY

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.

TO VIEW FULL SPECIES RATING CHARTS TO  FISHERIES LINKED BELOW CLICK HERE

Fishing Guide to River Lung Valley
Loughglynn	Lough Urlaur
Cloonaholly Lake	Cloonaugh Lake
Lough Erritt
Lough Gara Upper	River Lung

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LISTED ANGLING SERVICES

• Irish Angling Bait & Tackle Services Ballyconnell, Cavan,  Ireland

• Irish Angling Services Boyle - can organise accommodation

Support - Shannon Regional Fisheries Board contact Assistant Fisheries Inspector Mr Fergus Lynch,  Drumsna Co Leitrim.  For further information Tel/Fax Outside Ireland +353 71 9624218 Inside Ireland 071 9624218 Mob: 087 2250471   Email: flynch@shrfb.com  

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