June 23rd, 2010 - Archived Coarse Fishing Reports for Ireland's Shannon Region

Coarse Angling & Fisheries News Update

Dated Wednesday June 23rd, 2010

Photo: Ralph Penfold With good mixed catch on the Strokestown lakes, photo courtesy of Kevin Lyons.

BEST COARSE FISHING REPORTED UNDER THE GUISE OF DARKNESS

Coarse fishing has slowed down at many venues due to lack of anglers, very low water levels and bright sunshine during daytime hours. The best chance of fish is likely during night sessions, early morning or late evenings. This is evidenced by the good catches had by guests of Melview Lodge, who did well under the guise of darkness. Brian Bohan and friends did well at venues in the Upper Shannon on pre-baited swims, plenty of mixed fish, including quality Tench. There are very few anglers fishing late evenings on the Lough Derg lake swims at Killaloe, hence little to report this week, which is in direct contrast with the bumper catches reported in last weeks update. A Limerick angler reported some good mixed bags on Doon Lake, East Clare. The bright sunshine during the day is quickly killing off any prospects of good catches now, as water levels shrink further, water temperature rises and fish move back to deeper water. In the present hot weather we request anglers to be ever more mindful in how fish are handled. The length of time fish are kept in keepnets should be kept to a minimum, as water temperatures rise. Also please never keep fish in a shallow net, make sure the net is fully submerged. TIGHT LINES!

UPPER SHANNON

RIVER SHANNON AT LANESBORO

No reports this period.

Kevin Lyons, MELVIEW LODGE GUESTHOUSE, Drumlish Road, Clonrollagh, Co Longford Tel : 003534345061 Mob: Email: info@melviewlodge.com Web: http://www.melviewlodge.com

Photo: Ralph's catch despite bright weather

Fishing in and around Longford and Strokestown has been very good considering the Bright and hot conditions, with best fishing has been mostly very early morning with mixed catches of Bream, Hybrids and Tench.

Photo: Ralph Penfold With good mixed catch.

Ian Davis and Ralph Penfold from Liverpool were over in Ireland for their annual fishing trip. With the bright, hot and sunny conditions facing them they decided to pre-bait and fish from 4am. This proved to be a good decision as they were able to catch Bream, Hybrids, Tench and most other species until around 1pm. Reports coming in looks like the best was yet again saved until last, tune in next week to find out about their 4:30am catch.

Release all fish unharmed.

Please note when releasing fish in these conditions care must be taken to ensure fish all swim away. Where possible wade into the water to release them but in a depth where they can be retrieved if they are having difficulty and assist fish back to the water. Please avoid just tipping fish out keepnets straight into the water, this will cause fish to belly up and if not assisted will result in fish casualties.

Photo: Ian Davis with mixed catch also bonus Tench.

Brian Bohan CHAFLYNNS COTTAGE & GUIDING SERVICE MOHILL reports on angling in the upper Shannon region around MOHILL and CARRICK ON SHANNON

Terry Jackson from England had a nice bag of Tench. Terry rang me before his holiday for some advice so I pre-baited a swim or two for him and in his own words it was one of his best Tench sessions in Ireland.

Zolton Nagygyorgy who lives in Ireland treated his father Gabor who lives in Hungary to a fishing trip to Ireland. Zolton and Gabor had a very good week. Zolton and his father are not new to angling and were not lost on a wild Irish fishery with lots of Tench and Bream going their way over the week.

MID SHANNON AREA

The ShRFB reports for Ray Duthie Old Forge Banagher, Bait Stockist, Tackle and ACCOMMODATION PROVIDER Tel: 057 9151504. BANAGHER area this week.

Water temperature is presently 21.5 C on the Shannon, water levels are very low with little or no flow. These are difficult conditions to fish in and anglers are struggling are the moment. Try an overnight session, is the best advice.

Mike Murray , MURRAY'S B&B, Derryhiney, reports on the fishing around PORTUMNA

Water levels are still falling on the Shannon and Lough Derg. The present hot weather has not helped the fishing. Anglers from Oak Lodge reported very poor fishing on Rodgers island stretch, however some guests of mine fished The Sheebeen and Salmon Run. The cloudy weather and lower temperature seemed to bring the fish on the feed as they caught good nets of Roach to 2lbs and some hybrids. They also stated that there was a lot of pike activity, losing several fish to snatch takes. All fish fell to feeder tactics, just a rods length out in about 9ft of water. Dare I say it what we need now is a little rain!

ShRFB reports for the RIVER SUCK VALLEY - Mid River Suck

Water levels on the River Suck are very low as we write. The best chance of fish is early morning or late evening. There are very few anglers about. Those who are fishing are bagging on average 15lbs to 20lbs of mixed fish in a session, fish are generally of small size.

Further local info contact Mr John Ryan, Assistant Fisheries Inspector Tel: 094 96 40103 Mob: 087 2536064 and John Devaney, Assistant Fisheries Inspector, Roscommon for the lower River Suck 087 2266735

ShRFB reports for INNY BAY B&B - fishing at TOMMY FOXES ANGLING STRETCH and lower RIVER INNY Tommy Foxe Mob: 087 9960173 for enquiries and boat hire

Reports for the MULLINGAR AREA

Angling correspondent Mick Flanagan reports:

MULLINGAR COARSE ANGLERS

Mullingar coarse anglers were in action last Saturday on the Royal Canal. We dropped up and pictured the lads fishing the town stretch at the back of Harbour Court Shopping Centre. Top Rod was Polish angler Lukas Goraus who lives in Moate, Co Westmeath. We have a huge Gallery of photos from the match competition and will hold back till next week.

MICK LAUNCHES A NEW WEBSITE

www.midlandangling.com

One of our regular contributors over the years Mick Flanagan has this week launched his new website. Mick has regular features in Westmeath Topic based in Mullingar, and has a slot on Sundays with Sunday World. In recent years he has started to write for Irish Angler Magazine taking in competitions across Ireland. His popular competition slot called Flanagan Forays has prompted him to go on line with weekly competition news and results as they take place. The site will also include weekly features on his Guiding adventures, and tips on landing your prized catch. A self taught photographer, he has caught some huge fish on camera, and recently photographed some sharp underwater photos of trout, pike, and perch. If you check his home page you will see just how keen Mick is on his angling.

Contact Mick 087-2797270 or e-mail mick@midlandangling.com

Catch up on the Mullingar Angling Club outings this year 2010. See http://www.mullingaranglingclub.com/competition_zone.htm

Dermot Killeen Shannonbridge Tel 090 96 74112 Email: derry.killeen@gmail.com reports for SHANNONBRIDGE area

Shannonbridge Fishing Report to June 23rd, 2010...

No updates on the Shannonbridge blogs this week.

See Shannonbridge blogs: http://shannonbridge.blogspot.com/

LOWER SHANNON AREA

TJ O'Brien, TJ's ANGLING CENTRE KILLALOE Tel: 061 376009 Mob 087 8108225 reports for the Lower Shannon, Lough Derg and East Clare Lakes

The very bright weather is affecting the Bream fishing during the day on Lough Derg. There are no anglers trying the lake swims late in the evening or overnight, which is recommended in the present conditions if good bags are to be achieved.

Chris Long from Limerick fished Doon lake in East Clare at the creamery shore. Even though the fishery is very low and clear, he had some nice mixed bags of Roach, hybrids, skimmers, and Perch. Best tactics was with the waggler fished around 30m out from the shore.