Angling Centre: Tarmonbarry, Co Roscommon

Fishery & Location:  The River Shannon, Tarmonbarry

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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Tarmonbarry is located on the main River Shannon. The village borders Co Longford and Roscommon. About 300m up river of Tarmonbarry village lies a bay with river depths of about 12 - 15 ft in normal conditions. This is a good location for Bream and Roach fishing and is well sheltered from the winds due to the high bank. Anglers suggest that the best results are had here when there is a strong west wind blowing. Species present are  bream, roach, hybrids and some tench. This is a good stick float fishing area. Boat traffic during the high season can be disturbing. 

Downstream of Tarmonbarry there is a number of good fishing pegs on the left hand bank. The first section is located about 30 meters downstream of the bridge. These pegs hold a good stock of bream with some roach and hybrids. Further on, downstream of the weir there is a clean bank where two to three anglers can occupy for a days fishing. Flows here will be determined by existing water levels and the number of sluice gates open or closed at any given time. Adjust your tactics to conditions.

FACILITIES AND ACCESS

Foot access to the upstream section described above is to the left of the bridge on the Roscommon bank. Access is limited and regarded as difficult and boat access is necessary to exploit the hotspots fully. Foot access to the downstream sections is to the left of the bridge on the Longford bank. Boat hire  is available locally at Keenan's Guest House (Shannonside Bar/Restaurant) and it is recommended to arrange this to access the more prolific areas.  See details right

TO GET THERE

Tarmonbarry village is located on the main N5 Longford - Strokestown road. It lies about 5 miles to the west of Longford town. Because it is located on the main route, it is easy to find.

LINKS TO LOCAL FISHERIES GUIDES & CHARTS - TARMONBARRY AREA

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BROWSE AND SELECT  LISTED ACCOMMODATION 2010

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• Melview Lodge B&B Longford

• Shannonside Guesthouse & Restaurant Tarmonbarry

LISTED ANGLING SERVICES

• Irish Bait & Tackle Services Ballyconnell, Cavan,  Ireland

• Lakeside Stores Lanesboro

• Denniston's Fishing Tackle Longford

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