Angling Centre: Banagher, Co Offaly

Fishery & Location:  River Shannon - Inishee (Silks) Island Backwater

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

The backwater is located on the inside of Silk's Island. Anglers have a choice of fishing on the mainland where there are 4 to 5 pegs on the western or Galway bank near Silk's House or you can arrange for a boat and fish the inside of the island. As a matter of courtesy do ask for permission at Silk's house to fish the 'mainland' pegs. River depths are about 10 to 15 ft . You will get the occasional good shoal of bream. It's good water for quality rudd and perch. All the usual methods can be employed here depending on an anglers personal preference i.e. float, feeder or slider etc. The upper or northern end of the backwater stretch (on the island) has a lot of lilly roots and float fishing only is recommended here to avoid loss of tackle. Water can back up when the sluice gates at Meelick are closed, so adjust your tactics according to conditions.

FACILITIES AND ACCESS

This is an open bank fishing stretch interspersed with bushes and access is as outlined above

TO GET THERE

From Banagher cross over the Shannon and continue on the Eyrecourt road for about 4 kms. The island and river is on your left hand side. Make enquiries locally if you have any problem in locating the venue.

LINKS TO LOCAL FISHING GUIDES IN THE BANAGHER 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

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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

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