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

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 km 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

• PORTUMNA INTERNATIONAL ANGLING FESTIVAL 2010 : Contact Dave Houghton 071 9642743

• BANAGHER FESTIVAL 2010:  Contact Ray Duthie The Old Forge, West End, Banagher, Co Offaly  Tel: 057 91 51504. SEE WEBPAGE ADVERTISEMENT

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