Angling Centre: Banagher, Co Offaly

Fishery & Location:  River Shannon - Meelick Weir

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 Shannon at Meelick Weir is an attractive venue located about 8 kms downstream of Banagher. There are a number of gaps along the stretch to the weir which can be productive for bream and other coarse fish. Pre-baiting and steady regular feeding during the session is the secret if you are to be successful here in stopping transient fish from moving out of your swim. Fishing is also possible on a backwater section immediately below the sluice gates which can yield some nice mixed bags of rudd, roach and occasional bream.  There is a good tench pool at the top end of the weir near the pumphouse and reed beds. Below the weir (near the fish pass) is a good spot for small mixed fish (roach, rudd and perch). 

FACILITIES AND ACCESS

From the Chicken Run described on this guide,  continue downstream along the lane which flanks the river on your left until you meet a cruiser jetty. Meelick Weir can be accessed by walking beyond the jetty, over a foot style and walking downstream about 150 meters to the sluices.

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