Angling Centre: Mullingar, Co Westmeath

Fishery & Location: River Inny & Lough Iron (Mid Inny Section), Mullingar

RATING CHART

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 , R/D - Refer to Duchas Coarse Angling Guide for the Canals.

THE FISHERY

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The River Inny is over 50 km in length where you can expect very good fishing for Roach, Bream and Pike The section described here is from upstream of  Lough Derravaragh into Lough Iron and finally into Lough Ree. The River varies in depth from approximately 1.5 metres to over 3 metres in normal water levels. The best fishing stretches are at (a) Coolnagun (b) Inny Bridge (c) Ballycorkey Bridge. Lough Iron is fringed with dense weed beds and holds large Pike. There is no public access to the Lough except from the River Inny itself, a boat is required. Angling access is provided at the Bridges and in most cases extensive bank fishing is available up stream and down stream from these Bridges. There is a large stock of Pike in many locations throughout the length of the River with numerous hot spots. Fish of over 10 kgs are caught each season, the norm would be under 4 kgs. The River Inny above the bridge at Ballycorkey is a Hot Spot for Roach and below the bridge is especially noted for its good Bream. The section around Ballinalack on the N4 can produce good Roach fishing in late May and early June as they go to spawn.

LINKS TO LOCAL FISHERIES GUIDES - MULLINGAR 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. Fisheries marked * are in the ShRFB group of managed waters and anglers require a fishing permit, see Angling Fees section below

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River Inny & Brosna System Mullingar Area
* Lough Patrick	* Ballinafid Lake
* Slevin's Lake	*  Lough Derravaragh
* Sheever Lake	* Doolin Pond
* Mc Evoy's Lake	Royal  Canal
* River Inny

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BROWSE AND SELECT FROM LISTED LOCAL ACCOMMODATION 2010

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• Annebrook Hotel and Self Catering Mullingar

• Bloomfield House Hotel, Leisure Club and Spa, Mullingar

• Beechpark Self Catering, Collinstown Co Westmeath

• Lough Owel Lodge Mullingar

LISTED ANGLING SERVICES

• Lough Derravaragh Boat Hire

• Lilliput Boat Hire Lough Ennell

• Irish Bait & Tackle Services Ballyconnell, Cavan,  Ireland

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Support - Shannon Regional Fisheries Board contact Assistant Fisheries Inspector Mr Dermot Broughan ,  Tudenham Lodge, Mullingar. For further information Tel: 044 48769 morning time only or Mobile No: 087 2595286. Email: dbroughan@shrfb.com Tel: 044 9348769 Fax: 044 9344644

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