Angling Centre: Mountshannon, Co Clare

General Fishery Area: Lough Derg Western Shores & close to East Clare Lakes

RATING SYSTEM

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

LOCATION

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Mountshannon is located on the western shores of Lough Derg about 35 kms from Limerick City and approx 53 kms from Shannon Airport. It is very easy to find being on the lakeshore route. Winner of the Tidy Towns Award over 10 years ago, this scenic village is a perfect location for the angler who wants to explore the mighty Lough Derg. There is a modern Marina where cruisers are serviced and many lake users overnight here.

WHERE TO FISH 

This is a good base for the Pike and Coarse Angler. Excellent Pike fishing around the shores locally is possible and boats are available for hire. Mountshannon is also within easy access of the EAST CLARE LAKES and other shore venues along the western shores of the lake, MOUNTSHANNON and KILLALOE. 

While other coarse fish are present, it is not regarded strictly as a coarse fishing location due to lack of shore facilities. For those who have contacts to local landowners,  private access may be possible and in these cases some good coarse angling may be had, particularly for bream where 100lb+ bags are very possible. Lakeland Holidays who offer Irish Tourist Board Approved Caravan & Camping & Mobile Holmes Accommodation also provide private access to their guests of 1 km of shoreline. Contact Tel: +353 61 927225 Fax: +353 61 927336 or Email to lakesidecamping@eircom.net Website: www.lakesideireland.com  Mountshannon, Co Clare

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

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Regional  Map
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BROWSE AND SELECT LISTED LOCAL ACCOMMODATION 2010

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• Barley Cove Fisherman's Thatched Cottage on Lough Derg, Scariff

• Glendree approved Cottage with free boat and gear for guests, East Clare Lakes

• Lough Derg Holiday Village - 4* Self Catering, Killaloe

• 4 Star - Lough Derg Self Catering Holiday Houses near Whitegate on Lough Derg

• Clareville House B&B Tuamgraney Scariff

• Giblins Lakeshore Self Catering Scariff

• Lakeside Holiday and Watersports Park, Mountshannon

• Kincora House B&B Killaloe

 LISTED  ANGLING & GENERAL SERVICES

• T.J's Angling Centre Killaloe

• Giblin's lakeshore Angling Services, Scariff

• Lakeside Holiday and Watersports Park, Mountshannon,

• Shannon Castle Line Cruisers

• Irish Bait & Tackle Services Ballyconnell, Cavan,  Ireland

Support - Shannon Regional Fisheries Board  contact Assistant Fisheries Inspector Michael Cleary, Corofin, Co Clare Tel: Outside Ireland +353 65 6837675. Inside Ireland; 065 6837675 Fax:: Outside Ireland +353 65 6837299 Inside Ireland 065 6837299. Angling Enquiries email Brian Mc Manus at the Angling Section   info@shannon-fishery-board.ie  Tel: +353 57 9121777 Fax: +353 57 9121756