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Fishery: Lough Acalla, Kilconnell, Co Galway

 

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

OPEN SEASON: May 1st - October 31st. 

SPECIES: Brown &  Rainbow Trout. 

SIZE LIMIT: 11 inches.

DAILY BAG LIMIT: 3 trout - applicable from 2010.  (Rainbow or Browns).

ANGLING METHODS PERMITTED: Trout Fishing only, Artificial Fly only.

ACCESS: Good - off public road into a car park from the village of Kilconnell.

FACILITIES: Open Bank - Bank Fishing only - there is a car park, fishing stands and other amenities.

PERMISSION TO FISH: This fishery is part of Inland Fisheries ireland's 'Midland Fisheries Group' of controlled 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. 

 

FISHERY DESCRIPTION: Lough Acalla is a rich limestone lake of some 30 acres. It is stocked with Rainbow Trout and some Browns. The fishery can produce well formed trout up to 7lbs. Dry Fly, nymph and artificial fly lures work well.

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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LOCAL ANGLING SERVICES 2010

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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