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

ANGLING CENTRE: Shannonbridge, Co Offaly

FISHERY AREA: Mid Shannon & Lower River Suck

LOCATION

The village of Shannonbridge is an old and long established angling centre located on the banks of the Mid River Shannon in Co Offaly, about half way between Lough Derg to the south and Lough Ree to the north.

WHERE TO FISH 

First time visitors to Shannonbridge are faced with the question of where to fish, as there is such a choice of angling waters. On this guide there is a total of 12 angling hotspots described, extending from Clonmacnoise on the River Shannon to the north of Shannonbridge, downstream through Shannonbridge village as far as  Shannon harbour near Banagher, a total distance of about 14 miles. Specimen Tench are frequently recorded off the Hot Water stretch. The guide covers the Lower River Suck  which flows from the west through Ballinasloe to its confluence with the River Shannon a short distance below Shannonbridge village. But don't forget there are other neighbouring angling centres of which Shannonbridge serves as a good base, ATHLONE is 15 miles to the north and BANAGHER 8 miles downriver to the south, Ballinasloe to the west  covers about 8 miles of mainly slow moving and quite deep, meandering but often very productive waters on the lower River Suck system.  

As with much of the Shannon and its tributaries, there are many 'hidden'  waters inaccessible by road which have barely seen a boat, let alone an angler. This is what makes the area so unique and interesting as anglers who like to explore such 'hidden' waters do so fishing from boats and cruisers. For those more adventurous anglers willing to explore these extensive waters, boats are available for hire in the village.

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.

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 

Everything an angler needs is available in the village, including prime and highly specialised accommodation providers, restaurants and other services anglers look for.  Killeen's Pub and well known angling specialists and others in the village have a vast knowledge of the waters in the area and will offer you all the assistance and advice you require while visiting the area or where necessary in helping you organise your trip to the area. Killeen's provide live entertainment in their village pub, are official bait stockists, have fishing tackle and have angling log books to enable you to record your catch details each day. They have Specimen scales to facilitate the specimen hunter. 

OPEN SEASON

There is no close season for Coarse and Pike fishing  but there are best times for individual species. More Info

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 report click here. You can become a reporter to add value to these reports every week, we would love to hear from you and don't forget to send us a photo which we will feature as well. If interested complete our report submission form or simply email us with your report and contact particulars.

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