Angling Centre: Banagher, Co Offaly

Fishery & Location:  River Shannon - Bullock Island Main River

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 is a very secluded open bank venue interspersed with bank side bushes and vegetation, located a few kilometres upstream of Banagher. The venue is capable of accommodating about 20 anglers. It has a deep shelf close in at about 25 ft but gets shallower further out at the mid and upper sections i.e. from pegs 1 - 10 (upstream section). Consequently anglers are advised to fish close in at these points. A pole to hand should get good results off these swims. Further down the stretch near the black navigation marker there is more depth (about 15ft to 20 ft) in the centre of the river and is more suitable for feeder fishing. Immediately upstream of the marker there is 20 ft of water and the shelf lies close in to the bank, farther downstream of here you can fish into about 15 ft of water, with the river gradually getting shallower as you near the backwater channel. You should fish further out at this point for the larger fish - pegs 16 to 20 or downstream pegs. You can encounter good Bream, Rudd, Roach and Hybrids and the occasional Tench here. If there are strong north westerly winds blowing, it can hamper angling and you are advised to avoid the stretch altogether and choose a more sheltered location in the area. The venue responds well to pre-baiting.

FACILITIES AND ACCESS

During dry weather there is access near Shannon Harbour across the callows. There is a track located beside the railway bridge. It requires a drive of about 2.5 kms to a dead end at a gate. The river is located about 70 meters from here. Adjoining lands are private property and anglers are asked to seek permission from the local landowners to fish here.  In addition, this is Corn Crake meadow land, so please stick to existing pathways and avoid walking on new tracks during the breeding season from May to July. Some of the banks are fenced off and therefore can be difficult to access the bank side. Recommended -  you could take a boat upriver from Banagher which can be hired locally from Mr Paddy Kelleher or Ray Duithie. During wet weather the callows are liable to flooding making access by track difficult or impossible, a boat is absolutely essential in these conditions.

TO GET THERE

From Banagher, take the Cloghan Road in the centre of the town. Continue for about 3 kms to a crossroads. At the crossroads take a left turning in the direction of Shannon Harbour village. About 1.5 kms from the cross you will cross a railway bridge. Immediately across the bridge you will locate a gate and track on your left which leads down to the river. 

LINKS TO LOCAL FISHING GUIDES IN THE BANAGHER AREA

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BROWSE AND SELECT   LISTED ACCOMMODATION 2010

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• The Old Forge B&B & Angling Centre Banagher

• The 4* Lime Kiln Self Catering Lusmagh Banagher

LISTED ANGLING SERVICES

• Mr Raymond Duthie, Angling Services Banagher

• Irish Bait & Tackle Services Ballyconnell, Cavan,  Ireland

Support - Shannon Regional Fisheries Board contact  Brendan Mundy, Assistant Fisheries Inspector Mob: 087 9974521

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