Angling Centre: O'Briensbridge, Co Clare

Fishery & Location: River Shannon - O'Briensbridge, Co Clare near Limerick

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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At O'Briensbridge there are two established fishing locations on this section of the River Shannon.  The other section is downstream of the Bridge. There are 35 natural swims on this section which are well maintained and can also offer fishable water all year round for all species of coarse fish. Both these sections are suitable for competitions. The downstream section is a popular location for pike angling and well worth a few hours fishing. It can produce Pike to Specimen size. 

UPPER SECTION

The first section is upstream of O'Briensbridge as far as the E.S.B. (Electricity Supply Board) Dam, a distance of about 1.5 kms.  The water here is between 6 and 8 meters deep and has a strong current close to the dam but in slow flowing further downstream. This section has about 30 well maintained swims. Species here are Roach, hybrids, Perch and Bream. The banks are high but fishable all year round.

 LOWER SECTION

This venue is situated down river from the village and is used as a match venue for the local clubs. There are approximately 35 natural swims. Species here are the same as up river. The water is slow flowing with depths ranging between 3 and 8 meters.

FACILITIES AND ACCESS

There is a roadway between the canal and the River Shannon which provides access to the upper section. This is owned by the ESB and requires a key to open the gate to the section. This can be obtained - enquire locally. Otherwise access involves a long walk along the left bank facing upstream. Parking is available near the bridge.

Access to the downstream section is sign posted at the end of the village near the canal bridge. On reaching the river bank underneath the ESB wires the swims are located upstream and downstream of this position.

TO GET THERE

From Limerick - take the main Dublin N7 out of the City for about 10 kms to Daly's Cross, turn left here and continue on the minor road to Montpelier and across into O'Briensbridge. Seek directions if you are unsure. There is another route which can be considered from the opposite side of the river, you can make local enquiries or follow your road map.

LINKS TO LOCAL FISHERIES GUIDES & CHARTS - O'BRIENSBRIDGE

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BROWSE AND SELECT FROM LISTED LOCAL ACCOMMODATION 2010

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

• Millbank House & Angling Centre, Murroe, Co Limerick on the River Mulcair

• Rivergrove House B&B Castleconnell

LISTED ANGLING SERVICES

• Clement Roddy Pike Angling Guiding Service Ennis for Co Clare Waterways

• Inishlosky Angling Services O'Briensbridge

• Irish Bait & Tackle Services Ballyconnell, Cavan,  Ireland

Support - Shannon Regional Fisheries Board contact  Assistant Fisheries  Inspector Michael Cleary, Tel: Outside Ireland +353 65 6837675. Inside Ireland; Tel: 065 6837675  Mobile: 087 6756465 Email   mcleary@shrfb.com 

Angling Support: contact  Mr Brian Mc Manus at the Angling Section Tel: +353 57 9121777 Fax: +353 57 9121756 or  Email:  info@shannon-fishery-board.ie