Angling Centre: Portumna, Co Galway

Fishery & Location:  Fairyhill - Upper Town Stretch River Shannon - located upstream  of the bridge of  Portumna at the Pumphouse.

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 can  be a very good angling stretch which fishes best during late spring/early summer and again in September/October weather permitting. 30lb to 50lb + bags are frequently achieved.  The river is fairly uniform in depth at about 15ft to 20ft. There are 36 pegs to choose from. The best tactics to employ are pole to hand at about 9 meters. At some pegs fishing at 20 to 25 meters is best. It responds well to regular feeding.

FACILITIES AND ACCESS

This stretch referred to locally as the ESB or upper town stretch. Here you will find over 40 natural swims extending nearly as far as the ESB pumphouse. 

TO GET THERE

This stretch can be reached by taking a right turn past The Emerald Star Line Cruiser Marina on the way into Portumna from the Tipperary side of the river. After taking the right turn follow the road around by the OPW Offices and Marina until you come to a gate. This gate is permanently locked and requires a walk to the pegs. To facilitate anglers there is a catwalk recently sited in the flood plain under the ESB gravel path along the section. The catwalk is designed to assist you with gaining access through the soft swampy area to the swims. There are some other access points located along the section off the flood plain where anglers can gain access.

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.

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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