ESTABLISHMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES IRELAND - SEE PRESS RELEASE DATED JULY 1st, 2010

ANGLING CENTRES: Corofin & Ennis, Co Clare

FISHERY AREA: River Fergus & Lakes System

Photo: Nick Parry with a fine specimen  Bream of 8lbs 6ozs caught on Ballycullinan Lake. 

LOCATION

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Corofin is located in Co Clare at the top of the River Fergus system, 11 kms from Ennis and approx 27 kms from Shannon Airport.

WHERE TO FISH  

This guide covers the River Fergus and many lakes as set out in the fisheries guides below. Ballyeighter lake described boasts the Irish record Tench. Other good Tench fisheries include Rinroe Pond, Cragmoher Pond and parts of the Dromore lakes. Ballycullinan Lake is renowned by its Bream and Hybrid fishing with large fish to over specimen size possible and specimens have been recorded here by the Irish Specimen Fish Committee over the years.

These rich limestone waters have the capacity to produce good quality Pike fishing. Most of the fisheries are easily accessible with fairly good facilities while a few have poor access. Some require a boat for best results. Boat hire is available and can be organised from Michael Cleary, Corofin. Tel: Outside Ireland +353 65 6837675. Inside Ireland; Tel: 065 6837675  Mobile: 087 6756465 Email   mcleary@shrfb.com 

LINKS TO LOCAL FISHERIES GUIDES & CHARTS - ENNIS & COROFIN 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.

O VIEW FULL SPECIES RATING CHARTS TO  FISHERIES LINKED BELOW CLICK HERE

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 required for coarse and pike fishing on the River Shannon.