Angling Centres: Athleague, Ballygar, Castlecoote & Glinsk

Fishery & Location:  Hollygrove Lake, River Suck Valley

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

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Hollygrove is approx 40 acre lake located between Ballygar and Athleague, upstream of Rookwood Bridge on the River Suck system. It is within half a kilometre of the main River Suck. The lake is fairly shallow , typically 5 feet with two deep veins where bank fishing is best. While all coarse fish are present it is primarily a Tench and Pike fishery. There are fair stocks of Hybrids, Roach and Rudd also. Tench to specimen size and Pike to 25lbs+ have been recorded here over the years. Angling for Tench is best during night hours. For coarse angling pre-baiting is always recommended for best results. Most Pike are caught trolling dead bait. Spinning from the Island has proved successful in the past using an American 'Jerk' bait.

FACILITIES AND ACCESS

The Shannon Regional Fisheries Board  provides facilities on the fishery. There is an access road into the lake, car park (accommodation for about 6 cars) and footbridge providing access to the island which can accommodate up to 8 angling spaces on the shore. This compliments the stand on the road shore which is capable of accommodating up to 4 anglers. An Information Board is available at the entrance to the fishery.

TO GET THERE

From Athleague take the N63 road to Ballygar a distance of about 6 kms. In Ballygar turn right at the village onto the R 362. About 6 kms from here you will meet Hollygrove cross roads, turn left and left again. The lake will be on the right hand side of the road.

LINKS TO LOCAL FISHERIES GUIDES & CHARTS - RIVER SUCK VALLEY AREA

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Fishing Guide to the River Suck Valley & Lakes
Hollygrove Lake	Stoneham's Lake
Lough Loung	Black's Lake
Main River Suck	Donamon River Suck

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BROWSE AND SELECT LISTED LOCAL ACCOMMODATION 2010

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• Feeney's Self Catering Cottage, Suck Valley

• Cuisle Holiday Centre Donamon Castle

• Fort View House Self Catering  Athleague

LISTED ANGLING SERVICES 2010

• Parkmore Riverside Angling Services and boat hire Athleague

• Oscar Neilan - Castlecoote Stores River Suck Valley - Fishing Tackle/Permits

• Angling Services Ireland  Boyle

• Salmons Dept Store and Tackle Centre Ballinasloe

• Irish Bait & Tackle Services Ballyconnell, Cavan,  Ireland

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: contact  Mr Brian Mc Manus at the Angling Section Tel: +353 57 9121777 Fax: +353 57 9121756 or  Email:  info@shannon-fishery-board.ie