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

ANGLING CENTRE: Tulsk, Co Roscommon

GENERAL FISHERY AREA: Tulsk Lakes - Network of nearly 20 Lakes

LOCATION

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Tulsk village lies about 25 kms to the north of Roscommon town in Co Roscommon and approx 55 kms from Knock Airport to the west. The lakes on the Tulsk system  are renowned for their abundance of large Rudd to specimen size. There are good sized hybrids present and some Roach. There are large pike to double figures.

WHERE TO FISH

There are nearly twenty lakes in the system. Lakes listed from No's 1 to 12 are one group of Lakes and Lough Saggart and Lough Aduff as another group No's 15 and 16. Most of these lakes are interlinked within a few hundred meters of each other. For the purposes of describing them we divide them into these two groups.

The Shannon Regional Fisheries Board provide some fishing stands at Lough Patrick, Lough Conny and Lough Aduff.

The Fisheries

The Lakes System No's 1 - 12

Lakes numbers 1 to 12 above are all interlinked and regarded as superb Rudd fisheries. There is also good Pike angling to be had with large double figure fish present. Boat or shore fishing is possible on all lakes. They are marl white, shallow lakes up to about 10 feet deep and very rich in flora and fauna. They are predominantly rudd fisheries and have a good stock of rudd/bream hybrids. While other coarse fish exist they are not particularly important. Roach which were not known to occur in the system are now present. 

Facilities and Access

These lakes are very accessible from adjacent minor roads off the main Tulsk, Strokestown and Elphin Roads. At Lough Patrick fishing is  possible from the island and here is also a double fishing stand adjacent to the island. At Coney Lake there is a double fishing stand.

To get there

From Roscommon to the south of Tulsk take the N61 and the lakes are located within 5 kms of Tulsk village. From Boyle to the north take the N61 and travel south to Tulsk.

Lough Saggart and Lough Aduff No's 15 and 16

The Fishery

These two lakes are linked within about 400 metres of each other and stand alone from the lakes 1-12 described above in terms of physical characteristics. They hold good stocks of  Rudd and Hybrids. These lakes are quite deep.

Facilities and Access

Both lakes are adjacent to a minor road linking the Strokestown - Elphin Roads. There is a double stand on Lough Saggart and treble stand on Lough Aduff.  You will get local directions on request. See our local area map provided by Tulsk Angling Club

To get there

Same area as above

WHO TO CONTACT

You can browse and  book nearest advertised  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 91 21777 or email Brian Mc Manus info@shannon-fishery-board.ie 

Tulsk Angling Club: contact Paddy Beirne, Tulsk, Co Roscommon Tel: Outside Ireland +353 78 39038 Inside Ireland 078 39038 or contact our local Fisheries Inspector John Ryan Mob: 087 2536064.

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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