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Coarse Angling Report - Shannon River Basin District

Dated Wednesday August 4th, 2010

Photo: Kevin Lyons with some fine Bream while pole fishing at local pre-baited venues in the Upper Shannon.

COARSE FISHING LIVELY AT A NUMBER OF VENUES THIS WEEK

Coarse angling has been good this week, with the unsettled weather conditions favouring the fishing, dull and rainy, but quite pleasant temperatures out of doors. Water levels have risen slightly in recent days. The only problem is lack of anglers at some key centres around the region. Coarse anglers are encouraged to try some of the popular venues along the Shannon and explore hidden waters in the catchment as angling conditions are good as we write. Kevin Lyons of Melview Lodge had some good Bream and Tench pole fishing on a select venue in the Upper Shannon region. From reports received this week, Portumna seems to be worth fishing on the Sheebeen stretch and Salmon Run, with good mixed bags reported here. The Shannon around Banagher is also fishing well at various local venues. A party of English anglers had good Bream catches on Lough Ree off Barrymore. Anglers bagged well in the River Suck Valley, all small mixed fish.     TIGHT LINES!

RIVER SHANNON, LANESBOROUGH

Coarse angling has been very quiet on the Shannon in the Lanesborough area, no anglers about by all accounts. This is likely to be due to no hot water from the power station.

STROKESTOWN LAKES AND RIVER SHANNON, CO LONGFORD AREA

Photo: Bream while fishing the pole.

Fishing has been good of late with some big Bream and Tench showing early morning on pre-baited swims. However the rain entering the lakes and rivers over the past few days has effected catches in some places. Bream, Hybrids and Roach are still being caught but no big weights. At the time of writing guests from Melview lodge have reported catching some nice Bream, so tune in next week to see what's been caught by the guests staying at Melview Lodge.

Kevin Lyons of Melview Lodge Guest House in Longford decided to have a rest from feeder fishing and managed to find time for a spot of pole fishing, He confined angling to one venue and pre-baited the night before at about 10 meters out. He arrived at 04:30 am, fished for around four or five hours and managed to catch some good Bream and Tench in twelve feet of water. It was worth the early start.

Report by Kevin Lyons, MELVIEW LODGE GUESTHOUSE, CO LONGFORD.

Email:  info@melviewlodge.com Web: http://www.melviewlodge.com   

RIVER SHANNON, PORTUMNA

The Sheebeen and Salmon Run stretches are fishing well with good mixed bags of Roach, Skimmers and the odd large Bream showing. Rodgers Island is still closed to vehicles and is largely deserted most days. Generally there are surprisingly few anglers taking advantage of the improved conditions over the last couple of weeks.

Report by Mike Murray, Derryhiney, Portumna

Web: http://www.bedandbreakfastportumna.com/

Email: mike.murray123@yahoo.ie

RIVER SHANNON, BANAGHER

Angling has been quite good on the Shannon around most venues in the Banagher area, including the grand canal. Catches include skimmers, Roach, Rudd, hybrids and lots of good sized Perch. Angling conditions are good.

Report by Ray Duthie,

Angling Centre,  Old Forge, Banagher

LOWER RIVER INNY & LOUGH REE

There has been very little angling on the lower Inny at Tommy Foxes. However UK anglers are getting good Bream fishing on the island off Barrymore. Water levels are normal for the time of year.

Tommy Foxe,

Mob: 087 9960173 for enquiries and boat hire. 

RIVER SUCK VALLEY

Eight anglers reported very lively fishing in the River Suck Valley, comprising mixed bags of small fish, skimmers and hybrids. Paul Mc Loughlin from the White House Hotel had a fine Bream of 7lbs on Lough Lounge. There was a local knock up competition fished locally. The winner was Rory Dunne with 12.5kg. In second place was Bill Cassidy with 7.5kg. Anglers were very satisfied.

RIVER SHANNON, SHANNONBRIDGE

No update featured this week in the Shannonbridge blogs. We received one report from Dublin angler Derek Lester. He fished Shannonbridge on Sunday last August 1st. He reported that Roach were feeding out in the middle of the river and had a fish each cast. The average size of fish ranged from 10ozs to 1lb, good sport!.

 Dermot Killeen , Shannonbridge

Blog: http://shannonbridge.blogspot.com/  

 

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