Angling Centre: Banagher, Co Offaly

Fishery & Location:  River Shannon - Inishee (Silks) 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

Inishee or Silk's Island as it is locally referred to,  is a 98 acre island on the River Shannon about 4 kms downstream of Banagher. It is a long section which can comfortably accommodate up to 50 or more anglers. The only limiting factor is that access can only be gained by boat. This can be arranged by contacting Mr Paddy Kelleher, local Bait Stockists, Boat Hire and Accommodation Provider near Banagher (See contacts) River depths vary somewhat but are generally deep at 20ft to 40ft. The banks are solid and mainly open and clean. It has good resident shoals of bream, rudd, roach, hybrids and pike. There is normally a steady flow and suits all types of fishing, especially feeder and slider.

FACILITIES ANDS ACCESS

This is an open bank venue. A boat is essential.

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

• 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