Angling Centre: Portumna, Co Galway

Fishery & Location:  River Shannon - Milne's of Ballymacegan

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

THE FISHERY

This short stretch is located on the opposite (Tipperary) bank from the Sheebeen stretch described in this guide. It is not fished very frequently but should produce similar coarse fish species to it's neighbouring stretches, the Sheebeen and Salmon Run. Pre-baiting is essential for best results. Permission is required to fish here from the local land owner. 

FACILITIES AND ACCESS

This is a short fishing stretch on the main Shannon channel. Access to the river is possible by taking a left turn beyond Milne's Pub and proceed down a very narrow lane to the river. There is open bank fishery.

TO GET THERE

From Portumna take the R 489 road for about 6 kms in the direction of Birr . Follow the signs for Ballymacegan and then to Milne's Pub.

LINKS TO LOCAL FISHERIES GUIDES & CHARTS - PORTUMNA 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.

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

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Regional  Map
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BROWSE AND SELECT FROM LOCAL  ACCOMMODATION LISTINGS 2010

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• Shannon Oaks Hotel & Country Club - 3 Star Hotel Portumna

• Murray's B&B and Angling Services Portumna, Co Galway

• Oaklodge B&B Portumna, Co Galway

• Fahy's B&B R Shannon near Portumna

• Shannonside Angling B&B Portland Portumna

• Luska Bay Self Catering Bungalow, Lough Derg

LISTED ANGLING & GENERAL SERVICES

• Cruise and Fish with Emerald Star Cruise Hire, bases Carrick on Shannon, Portumna, Galway and Cavan

• Irish Bait & Tackle Services Ballyconnell, Cavan,  Ireland

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