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

ANGLING CENTRE: Lough Boora Lakes, Kilcormac, Co Offaly

FISHERY AREA: Boora Parklands

LOCATION

Boora Parklands are located near Kilcormac in Co Offaly. See thumbnail map top right

WHERE TO FISH

As areas of the Parklands came out of commercial peat production a number of still water fishing lakes were developed as both local and tourist amenities. The work was carried out by Bord na Mona in conjunction with the Lough Boora Parklands group with advice provided by the Central and Shannon Regional Fisheries Boards. Development work began in 1994 and four freshwater fisheries were created. The lakes were created by excavating the remaining peat and deepening the proposed lake bottom. The banks were reinforced and landscaping work carried out to provide shelter. Access roads, parking and picnic facilities were then developed. When the lakes were flooded, aquatic plants were introduced from waterways nearby and the lakes were stocked with a variety of game and coarse fish. Since development, each lake has undergone rapid naturalisation.

The R357 is a link road between the N62 (Birr to Ferbane) and the N52 (Kilcormac to Tullamore) road. All lakes in the Parklands can be accessed off these roads. The Lough Boora Project group feature a very informative website where you will get additional information on the Parklands Project, maps and directions to fishing venues etc  CLICK HERE TO VIEW THEIR WEBSITE - ANGLING PAGE

For Location Map 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 

 Lough Boora Parklands: For further information on the Lough Boora Parkland's Projects Lough Boora Parklands, Leabeg, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Ireland
Email: info@loughbooraparklands.com

LOCAL FISHING GUIDE 

The Shannon Regional Fisheries Board has undertaken extensive research over recent years to bring you these guides. We endeavour to rate angling according to importance of the target angling species present, facilities and access on a fishery by fishery basis.  While we use certain fisheries and angling criteria to assess each fishery, the rating system only purports to be a guideline designed to assist anglers  planning a fishing trip to the area and is under constant review.

SUMMARY RATING CHART LOCAL FISHERIES   

Click on the links in the table below for detailed info on each Fishery, Facilities & Access and How to get there

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 - C/G - See Canal Guide

OPEN SEASON

There is no close season for Coarse and Pike fishing  but there are best times for individual species. MORE INFO

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 report click here. You can become a reporter to add value to these reports every week, we would love to hear from you and don't forget to send us a photo which we will feature as well. If interested complete our report submission form or simply email us with your report and contact particulars.

ANGLING FEES

There is no rod licence required for coarse fishing here