ESTABLISHMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES IRELAND - SEE PRESS RELEASE DATED JULY 1st, 2010

Angling Centre: Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon

General Fishery Area:  River Lung Valley - Upper Shannon Region

LOCATION

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Ballaghadereen is a coarse angling centre located in North Co Roscommon, one mile from the Lung River in the west of Ireland on the national primary route, the N5, 15 miles from Knock Airport, 30 miles from Sligo and 50 miles from Galway. 

WHERE TO FISH

The Lung river is 18 miles long with 6 major connecting lakes rising in Cloonaugh, Urlaur, Errit, Cloonaholly, Loughglynn and drains into Lough Gara, north of Ballaghadereen town.  

The Lung system is a tributary to the Shannon and it's sister river the Breedoge, Frenchpark. The system is one of the important angling centres in the region and has plenty of fishing to offer. 

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	River Lung
Cloonaholly Lake	Lough Urlaur
Lough Erritt	Cloonaught Lake
Lough Gara Upper

WHO TO CONTACT

You can browse and  book local angling services and accommodation in advance of your trip to this area - see right column. If you feel you need further assistance, contact the Angling Section Tel: 057 9121777 or email Brian Mc Manus info@shannon-fishery-board.ie 

BALLAGHADEREEN & DISTRICT ANGLING CLUB: Contact Jimmy Cogan Ballaghadereen & District Angling Club Tel: Outside Ireland +353 094 9860077 Inside Ireland 094 9860077. For Info contact Dave Rawkins 086 1761131 or Paul Maree 087 2276246.

OPEN SEASON

There is no close season for Coarse and Pike fishing  but there are best times for individual species. SEE MORE INFO ON INDIVIDUAL COARSE FISH SPECIES

FISHING ADVICE

To facilitate anglers, particularly those of you who are less experienced or those coming to Ireland for the first time, we recommend you review and follow tips and advice on COARSE AND PIKE FISHING IN IRELAND

FISHING REPORTS

We feature weekly fishing reports for the region during the main part of the season. In addition we archive all our past fishing reports. View our  CURRENT FISHING REPORT. You can become a reporter to add value to these reports every week, we would like  to hear from you and don't forget to send us a photo which we will feature as well. If interested complete our FISHING REPORT SUBMISSION FORM or simply email us with your report and contact particulars to info@shannon-fishery-board.ie

ANGLING FEES

There is no rod licence for coarse and pike fishing on the River Shannon. Check with the local angling club regarding any local fees.