Angling Centre: Castleconnell, Co Limerick

Fishery & Location: Clare Ville Waterworks & Woralls End Castleconnell

SUMMARY RATING CHART TO LOCAL FISHERIES

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

Castleconnell is in a beautiful location about 10 kms north east of Limerick City. It is better known as a Salmon fishery but has two stretches where coarse fishing is possible. The first is situated upstream of Beat 1 on Castleconnell Salmon Fishery. There is a public car park here and open bank fishing is possible upstream of the car park. The other stretch requires a walk of about 400m again to open bank fishing downstream of Beat 8 on the Salmon Fishery locally known as Clare Ville Waterworks.

FACILITIES AND ACCESS & HOW TO GET THERE

Woralls End:

This section has good access from Castleconnell village to the 'Woralls End' at the top of Beat 1. Seek local directions from the village.

Clare Ville Waterworks:

At the lower end of the world famous Salmon beats in Castleconnell there is the excellent coarse fishery. The fast water of the salmon beats gives way to deeper pools and slower flows and home to a good resident population of bream, roach, hybrids and is also an excellent pike fishing stretch. There are approximately 25 natural swims here with good clear bankside allowing  easy bank fishing. To access these swims requires a walk via the car park. From Castleconnell follow the Limerick road past the Castle Oaks Hotel in the direction of the N7. After about 2kms turn right at the signpost to Clareville.

WHO TO CONTACT

You can browse and  book local angling services and accommodation in advance of your trip to this area - see right column. If you feel you need further assistance, contact the Angling Section Tel/Fax: 057 91 21777 or email Brian Mc Manus info@shannon-fishery-board.ie 

OPEN SEASON

There is no close season for Coarse and Pike fishing  but there are best times for individual species. SEE MORE INFO ON INDIVIDUAL COARSE FISH SPECIES

FISHING ADVICE

To facilitate anglers, particularly those of you who are less experienced or those coming to Ireland for the first time, we recommend you review and follow tips and advice on COARSE AND PIKE FISHING IN IRELAND

FISHING REPORTS

We feature weekly fishing reports for the region during the main part of the season. In addition we archive all our past fishing reports. To view our  CURRENT FISHING REPORT. You can become a reporter to add value to these reports every week, we would like  to hear from you and don't forget to send us a photo which we will feature as well. If interested complete our FISHING REPORT SUBMISSION FORM or simply email us with your report and contact particulars to info@shannon-fishery-board.ie

ANGLING FEES

There is no rod licence for coarse and pike fishing on the River Shannon.

Regional  Map
Circle indicates relative location

BROWSE AND SELECT  LISTED ACCOMMODATION 2010

click on providers name below

• Rivergrove House B&B Castleconnell

LISTED ANGLING SERVICES

• Kingfisher Angling Centre, Castleconnel

• Irish Bait & Tackle Services Ballyconnell, Cavan,  Ireland

Shannon Regional Fisheries Board contact Lorraine O'Donnell Fisheries Inspector Ashbourne Business Park, Dock Road, Limerick
Tel: 061 300238 Fax: 061 300308

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