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ANGLING CENTRE: Portumna, Co Galway FISHERY AREA: Mid Shannon Southeast Galway & Lough Derg Northern Shores
Photo: Nigel Beamson from Hull landing a fish at Rogers Island Portumna
LOCATION Portumna is located on the River Shannon at the Northern end of Lough Derg in Co Galway - about 55 kms from Limerick and 80 kms from Shannon Airport. See thumbnail map top right. This is a prime coarse angling centre renowned for its quality angling with specialist operators who are geared to cater for angling tourists. WHERE TO FISH Portumna offers good fishing waters which have a good track record. There are several prime angling hotspots, a number which are official match stretches located on the river Shannon itself and the Northern Shores of Lough Derg. On the river there are two stretches up and downstream of Portumna, known locally as the lower 'town stretches' or Rogers Island and upper ESB stretch called Fairyhill. On the Galway bank farther upriver there is the Salmon Run and the Old Sheebeen Stretch which are back to back with a shared access road. On the County Tipperary bank there are a couple of stretches, Milne's of Ballymacegan Friars Lough a few kms away near Lorrha village offers further angling possibilities for the angler. ( Friar's Lough - permission is required to fish here). Spring fishing can be brilliant as shoals of Roach and Hybrids leave the vast waters of Lough Derg, move upstream into the river around Portumna. From June through to late October the river returns to normal with a more even spread of species, including some Bream. Access is excellent with many natural bank swims. For full details see guides below. COARSE ANGLING COMPETITION FIXTURES 2010
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
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 OPEN 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 ANGLING FEES There is no rod licence required for coarse and pike fishing on the River Shannon.
ORDER A POCKET GUIDE TO PIKE AND COARSE FISH BYE LAWS IN 8 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES The ShRFB has published a pocket guide to Pike and Coarse Fish Bye Laws in eight different languages (English, German, French, Polish, Lithuanian, Latvian, Hungarian and Russian). Anglers can request a copy HERE or it can also be DOWNLOADED in pdf (7.38Mb) for those with broadband internet connection. Click on your country flag below to download in the relevant language
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BROWSE AND SELECT FROM LOCAL ACCOMMODATION LISTINGS 2010 click on providers name below LISTED ANGLING & GENERAL SERVICES 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
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