ANGLING CENTRES: Drumshanbo (Dowra & Drumkeeran Villages), Co Leitrim

FISHERY AREA: Lough Allen & Lakes & Upper River Shannon 

LOCATION 

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Drumshanbo is located on the Upper Shannon at the southern tip of Lough Allen in the most northern part of the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board region. 

 WHERE TO FISH

This guide covers several shore  venues around Lough Allen, each having popular local names such as Heron's Shore, Barney's Point etc. There are  also  a number of lakes immediately around Drumshanbo centre. Ballintra on the River Shannon is also described. The Shannon Regional Fisheries Board provide angling facilities on some of these fisheries. 

LINKS TO LOCAL FISHERIES GUIDES & CHARTS - DRUMSHANBO 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.

TO VIEW FULL SPECIES RATING CHARTS TO FISHERIES LISTED 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: 057 9121777 or email Brian Mc Manus info@shannon-fishery-board.ie 

COMPETITIONS

For information on local matches on Lough Allen and on the River Shannon in the area, contact Brian Bohan Tel: 071 9631870. Mobile: 087 4124851

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.

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BROWSE AND SELECT  LISTED LOCAL ACCOMMODATION 2010

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• Lough Key House B&B - Lough Key, Boyle

• Mc Guire's Self Catering Cottages Acres Lake, Drumshanbo

• Chaflynns Cottage on Lough Mc Hugh near Carrick, Mohill

• Mayfly Lodge - Private Fishing

• River Edge B&B Carrick

LISTED ANGLING SERVICES

• Cruise and Fish with Emerald Star Cruise Hire, bases Carrick on Shannon, Portumna, Galway and Cavan

• Angling Services Ireland  Boyle

• Irish Bait & Tackle Services Ballyconnell, Cavan,  Ireland

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Support - Shannon Regional Fisheries Board contact Mr Fergus Lynch, Assistant Fisheries Inspector   Drumsna Co Leitrim.  For further information Tel/Fax Outside Ireland +353 71 9624218 Inside Ireland 071 9624218 Mob: 087 2250471  

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