Angling Centre: Ballymahon, Co Longford

Fishery & Location: River Inny, Ballynacarrow Bridge

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

This stretch is located upstream of Ballymahon and downstream of Lough Iron. The left hand bank facing upstream  has been developed by the Legan Anglers. Bridges of  timber and steel construction have been provided over drains for the convenience of anglers, which opens up a five mile stretch of river.  Pike of over twenty pounds are recorded here every year, hence there is an abundance of fodder fish 'roach' along the section. Anglers who are interested in roach fishing should find this stretch to their satisfaction. River depths are varied running from shallow sections to deeper stretches. 

FACILITIES AND ACCESS

General access is at the road bridge.

TO GET THERE

From Ballymahon take the Mullingar road out of the town and proceed to Abbeyshrule village. Continue through Abbeyshrule village. Cross the Canal, continue straight on to a T junction. Turn right here into Ratharney. Turn right again in the direction of Mullingar. After about two miles you will meet the river. The right hand bank downstream is the easiest bank and a good location for the roving pike angler.  The river on the left hand  bank upstream is the section developed by the Legan Inny Anglers.

LINKS TO LOCAL FISHERIES GUIDES - BALLYMAHON 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, see Angling Fees section below

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BROWSE AND SELECT  LISTED LOCAL ACCOMMODATION 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

• Irish Bait & Tackle Services Ballyconnell, Cavan,  Ireland

Shannon Regional Fisheries Board contact Area Assistant Fisheries Inspector Mr Dermot Broughan ,  Tudenham Lodge, Mullingar. For further information Tel: 044 9348769 morning time only or Mobile No: 087 2595286. Email: dbroughan@shrfb.com Fax: 044 9344644

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