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ESTABLISHMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES IRELAND - SEE PRESS RELEASE DATED JULY 1st, 2010 ANGLING CENTRES: Athleague, Ballygar, Castlecoote & Glinsk, Co Galway & Roscommon FISHERY AREA: River Suck Valley - Mid Suck & Lakes
Photo: David Latham on the River Suck at Ballyforan with this whopping 30lb 2oz specimen pike.
The above centres are located in what's popularly referred to as the River Suck Valley . The River Suck flows between the borders of counties East Galway and West Roscommon. The valley is a 5 mile wide corridor each side of the (mid) River Suck and lies about 10 - 15 kms from Roscommon town, 65 kms from Knock Airport, and 150 kms from Dublin airport. WHERE TO FISH There are a number of important coarse and pike fishing venues in the area where you will find suitable access and facilities to fish, many developed by the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board over the years. The River Suck & Lakes is one of Ireland's renowned pike fishing areas and well worth considering on your itinerary of fishing venues to Ireland. The River Suck produces many fine double figure fish each year with numerous specimens verified by the Irish Specimen Fish Committee year in year out. LINKS TO LOCAL FISHERIES GUIDES & CHARTS - RIVER SUCK VALLEY 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 There are specialist operators in the area who offer full supporting services to anglers, including accommodation. 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 CLUBS & COMPETITION The Suck Valley Visitors and Conference Centre: Full tourist information can be obtained from above at Tel: Outside Ireland +353 90 6663602 Inside Ireland 090 6663602 or Email: info@suckvalley.com 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. You can view our CURRENT FISHING REPORT. If you wish, 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 LOCAL ANGLING FEES Fisheries listed in this guide are on the River Suck system which is in the direct control of the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board and part of the MIDLAND FISHERIES GROUP of waters. A Fishing permit is required to fish the system. The rates for 2010 season are Adult Annual €39.00; Pensioner Annual €20.00;. Juvenile Annual €14.00 Juvenile 1 Day €2.00 Day Permit €12.00 Visitors 21 Day: €20.00. If you wish to fish these fisheries you can ORDER YOUR FISHING PERMIT ONLINE NOW - which can be printed immediately to take fishing with you - please get your credit or laser card ready MORE INFO SEE COARSE ANGLING ROD FEES SECTION Nearest Fishing Permit Outlets are:
ShRFB MANAGED FISHERIES PIKE AND COARSE FISHING RULES APPLICABLE FROM 2010 As well as the national Coarse Fish and Pike Angling Bye Laws listed below, anglers may fish with 'two rods' for Pike and Coarse Fish on the following waters in the River Suck Catchment, they are the River Suck (including Athleague, Donamon, Creggan, Coreen, Culliagh) and the following lakes, Hollygrove, Stonehams, Lough Loung, and Blacks Lake. COARSE & PIKE ANGLING BYE LAWS
ORDER A POCKET GUIDE TO PIKE AND COARSE FISH BYE LAWS IN 8 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES The ShRFB has published a pocket guide to Pike and Coarse Fish Bye Laws in eight different languages (English, German, French, Polish, Lithuanian, Latvian, Hungarian and Russian). Anglers can request a copy HERE or it can also be DOWNLOADED in pdf (7.38Mb) for those with broadband internet connection. Click on your country flag below to download in the relevant language
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BROWSE AND SELECT LISTED LOCAL ACCOMMODATION 2010 click on providers name below LISTED ANGLING SERVICES 2010 Support - Shannon Regional Fisheries Board local area Assistant Inspector contact John Ryan, Ballinlough Office, Co Roscommon Tel: Outside Ireland +353 94 9640103 Inside Ireland 094 9640103 Mob: 087 2536064 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 |
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