ANGLING CENTRE: Strokestown, Co Roscommon

FISHERY AREA: Numerous Coarse Fishing Lakes known collectively as the "Strokestown Lakes"

LOCATION

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Strokestown is located in the Irish Midlands, 95 miles west of Dublin (on the N5 road corridor)

WHERE TO FISH  

There are 14 lakes described on this guide collectively known as the Strokestown Lakes. Many of these lakes have very good access and facilities provided by the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board which includes fishing stands, disabled angling facilities, access roads and car parks etc. Some offer excellent fishing while others less known but  worth exploring and experimenting. Neighbouring angling centres describe a myriad of other lake fisheries and hotspots on the River Shannon See fishing guides

• CARRICK ON SHANNON

• TARMONBARRY

• MOHILL/DROMOD

SUMMARY RATING CHART TO LOCAL FISHERIES  

Click on the links in the table below for detailed info on each Fishery, Facilities & Access and How to get there.

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 - C/G - See Canal Guide

Select Fishery Click Below	Bream	Roach	Tench	Rudd	Hybrids	Perch	Eels	Carp	Pike
Lough na Blaithi	**	***	**	*	**	**	P	N/P	***
Cloonahee Lake	**	**	*	**	**	**	P	N/P	***
Annaghmore Lake	**	P	*	***	**	P	P	N/P	P
Blasbarnagh Lake	**	**	**	**	**	**	P	N/P	**
Lough Lee	**	**	**	**	**	*	P	N/P	*
Cloonfree Lake	**	***	**	**	**	**	P	N/P	**
Finlough	**	**	****	***	**	P	P	N/P	**
Grange Lake	**	**	**	**	**	P	P	N/P	**
Kilglass Lake	***	***	**	**	***	P	P	N/P	****
Black Lake	**	**	**	**	**	P	P	N/P	*
Lough Incha	**	**	**	**	**	P	P	N/P	*
Lough  O'Donra	**	**	**	*	**	P	P	N/P	*
Little Grange Lake	**	**	*	*	**	P	**	N/P	***
Hillstreet Lakes	***	***	*	***	***	**	P	N/P	***

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

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BROWSE AND SELECT FROM LISTED LOCAL ACCOMMODATION 2010

click on providers name below

• St Mary's B&B Carrick on Shannon town centre

• Luxury Apartments and boat/Cruiser hire Dromod, Co Leitrim

• Chaflynns Cottage on Lough Mc Hugh near Carrick, Mohill

• Mayfly Lodge - Private Fishing

• River Edge B&B Carrick

LISTED ANGLING SERVICES

• Angling Services Ireland  Boyle

• Irish Bait & Tackle Services Ballyconnell, Cavan,  Ireland

Support - Shannon Regional Fisheries Board contact Mr Fergus Lynch, Assistant Fisheries Inspector   Drumsna Co Leitrim.  For further information Tel/Fax Outside Ireland +353 71 9624218 Inside Ireland 071 9624218 Mob: 087 2250471   Email: flynch@shrfb.com  

Angling Support: If you are planning a fishing trip to our region and need assistance please contact  Brian Mc Manus, Angling Section Tel 057 9121777 Fax: 057 9121756 or email info@shannon-fishery-board.ie