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Fishery: Gageborough River, Clara, Co Offaly

OPEN SEASON: March 1st - September 30th

SPECIES: Wild Brown Trout to 1lb + (Salmon, Pike)

SIZE LIMIT: 9 inches

DAILY BAG LIMIT: 3 trout (applicable from 2010)

ANGLING METHODS: Trout fishing only, All legal methods, bank fishing only

ACCESS: At local road bridges

FACILITIES: Open Bank

PERMISSION TO FISH: This fishery is part of the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board's 'Midland Fisheries Group' of managed waters and anglers require a fishing permit (ticket charge) to fish here. SEE MAP OF CATCHMENTS IN THE  MIDLAND FISHERIES GROUP OF WATERS which are covered by a  fishing permit. RATES FOR 2010 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.  You can purchase a  fishing permit ONLINE using your credit card or laser card. 

 

OTHER FEES A Share Certificate payable to the North Shannon Development Co-Operative Society is required to fish  the Upper Shannon and tributaries located upstream of Banagher Bridge on the Shannon in Co Offaly. Please contact the Co -Operative Society for up to date information on applicable rates etc as the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board do not issue or administer Share Certificates. Contact Mr Martin Mc Enroe Athlone Telephone Number: 090 9694800

FISHERY DESCRIPTION: The Gageborough is a small river which holds a fair stock of brown trout up to 1lb. The best fishing stretch is upstream of the confluence with the River Brosna.

Please Observe Our Country Code and Fisheries Laws.

Anglers are requested to always observe our country code

  • Seek permission from landowners before crossing private lands or property

  • Do not park cars in fields except where permission is granted and it is safe to do so.

  • Leave no litter

  • Keep our countryside clean

Normal access is over footbridges and stiles or where public access is provided.

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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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