Angling Centre: Banagher, Co Offaly

Fishery & Location: Banagher Town Stretch - River Shannon

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 Banagher town stretch is located downstream of Banagher on the east bank of the main Shannon. It can accommodate up to 18 anglers and is one of the match angling stretches used for the Banagher Festival. The upper end of the stretch, pegs 1-14 nearest the town has a couple of stone platforms, the banks are firm and has a stony/gravely bottom, ideal for roach fishing and occasional hybrids. River depths are quite uniform between 5 ft and 8 ft generally, deepest at the lower or downstream end where there are more reeds and softer bank margins, separated by a drain to pegs 15 - 18. There are some rocks off the middle to lower swims, so careful plumbing is advised before attempting to fish. This is a good venue for mixed fishing and anglers regularly catch 40lbs to 50lbs at a sitting during favourable conditions. If an angler meets a shoal of bream, larger bags than this can be expected. Bags of up to 70/80lbs+ are recorded at times. The only negative aspect is that the river bed tends to be rocky opposite the black navigation marker and at a few of the lower or downstream swims, below the footbridge. It is an exposed venue also and very strong southerly or westerly winds can hamper fishing in these conditions. It suits all methods from float to feeder depending on prevailing conditions. In high summer boat traffic can be a nuisance.

FACILITIES AND ACCESS

The upper most pegs are on a clean bank with a few stone platforms, the bottom section (downstream pegs) are more reeded with softer margins which are liable to flooding in wet conditions. Access is close to Banagher see directions below.

TO GET THERE

From Banagher turn left at Crank House Hostel and drive about 0.5 km to an old castle ruin located on your left hand side of the road. You can park your car here. There is a foot style at the castle which lead along a rampart down to the river, a walking distance of about 200 meters. Alternatively access can be gained from the bridge at Banagher to fish the upper swims but requires a long walk to gain access to the lower swims.

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