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

Angling Centres: Mullingar & Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath

General Fishery Area: River Inny, Brosna & Lakes  & Royal Canal

LOCATION 

Click on thumbnail map to show a larger local area map of the Inny System.

Mullingar is a very busy and well established major Game and Coarse angling centre located in Co Westmeath in the Irish Midlands - and lies about 80 kms to the north west of Dublin. It is surrounded by some of the countries prime angling waters, including the Midland Trout Loughs. 

Multyfarnham village which is a neighbouring centre located 13 kms North of Mullingar in Co Westmeath  and lies about 90 kms from Dublin. This is regarded as a self catering holiday centre suitable for angling tourists. 

WHERE TO FISH  

This guide covers the River Inny and Brosna systems, which consist of lakes and rivers, many renowned for coarse and pike fishing. Ballinafid Lake and other fisheries such as Lough Derravaragh in the system produce specimen fish. A few fisheries are wheelchair friendly i.e. Slevin's Lake and the Royal Canal is suitable with easy bank access.

A recent survey of the River Inny catchment has shown some excellent stocks of Pike, Bream and Hybrids in sections south of Derravaragh.

LINKS TO LOCAL FISHERIES GUIDES & CHARTS - 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

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

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

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 

The Shannon Regional Fisheries Board has an information office located outside Mullingar at Tudenham Lodge and is open in the morning time should you require assistance or information maps etc. Tel: +353 44 9348769

FISHING 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

LOCAL ANGLING FEES

Fisheries listed in this guide with the odd exception (Royal Canal) are in the River Inny & Brosna Catchments Mullingar and are part of our  MIDLAND FISHERIES GROUP  of waters which are in the direct control of the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board. A Fishing permit is required to fish these waters. The rates for 2009 are Adult Annual €39.00; Pensioner Annual €20.00;. Juvenile Annual €14.00 Juvenile 1 Day €2.00 Day Permit €12.00 Visitors 21 Day: €20.00. If you wish to fish these fisheries you can BUY AND IMMEDIATELY PRINT  YOUR FISHING PERMIT ONLINE NOW - we accept Visa, Mastercard and  Laser card  FOR MORE INFO SEE COARSE ANGLING ROD FEES

Nearest Fishing Permit Distributors:

• Shannon Regional Fisheries Board Regional Office Mullingar, Tel: 044 9348769

• David Mc Bride (if travelling from Dublin), Southside Angling Centre, Unit D, Southgate, Cork Street, Dublin 8 Tel: 01 4530266 or 01 4737847. Fax: 01 4737839 or Rory Harkin, Rory's Fishing Tackle, 17A Templebar, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 6772351 Fax: 01 6719986