Angling Centre: Shannonbridge Co Offaly

Fishery & Location: Eammon's Stretch on the River Shannon downstream of Shannonbridge,

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

Eamon's stretch derives its name from the owner of the adjacent land's, Eamon Mc Manus who owns Laurel Lodge guesthouse on the Cloghan road and caters for angling guests. His accommodation is advertised on this website (See Accommodation Link on the menu left).  There is a very productive bay located a short distance down from the Hot Water Stretch.  Being typical of many Irish waters, if you pre-bait and feed at the correct rate during the fishing session and have patience you are in for a treat here. The swims can be highly productive. Visiting anglers fishing from a moored boat downstream of the stretch  had excellent returns here in the recent past and other visitors did very well also. It is particularly noted for its bream fishing and also has very good stocks of tench.

FACILITIES AND ACCESS

This is an open bank stretch a few hundred yards downriver of the Hot Water Stretch. Access to this stretch is via the road leading to the Hot Water described below. Be careful if cattle are in the field and it is best to leave your car parked safely outside the fence. Better still access it from a boat for more flexibility.

TO GET THERE

From Shannonbridge village take the road in the direction of Cloghan and note where the railway goes under the road. Turn right immediately past this and continue down the road keeping the railway lines to your right hand side. Turn left at the entrance gate to the hot water and follow the track opening one gate. Close the gate and drive over towards the next fence and use the rough track located there to take you into Eamon's Stretch.

LINKS TO LOCAL FISHERIES GUIDES & CHARTS - SHANNONBRIDGE 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 LISTED LOCAL

ACCOMMODATION 2010

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No local Shannonbridge listings - nearest Banagher

• The Old Forge B&B & Angling Centre Banagher

• The 4* Lime Kiln Self Catering Lusmagh Banagher

LISTED ANGLING & GENERAL  SERVICES

• Salmons Dept Store and Tackle Centre Ballinasloe

• Dermot Killeen, Village Tavern, Pub  & Tackle 

• 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