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Fishery: Lough Derg, Co Clare, Galway, Tipperary
ESTABLISHMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES IRELAND - SEE PRESS RELEASE DATED JULY 1st, 2010
OPEN SEASON: March 15th - September 30th Ref: Bye Law No: 817, 2007. DOWNLOAD SHANNON FISHERIES REGION CONSERVATION OF SALMON AND TROUT BYE LAW 817, 2007 This Bye-law prescribes the minimum size of trout at 35 cm which may be taken from Lough Derg south or downstream of the bridge at Portumna and prohibits angling for trout during the period 1 October each year to 14 March in the next following year. The Bye-law also provides for a minimum size of trout at 25 cm which may be taken in the waters of the tributaries of Lough Derg and incorporates the provisions of the Limerick District Bye-law Nos. 614, 1980 and 488, 1954. SPECIES: A Mixed Fishery - Brown Trout averaging 1lb to 2lbs with much larger specimens possible - Pike and Coarse fish. SIZE LIMIT TROUT: 35 cm (14 inches) Ref: Bye Law No: 817, 2007. DAILY BAG LIMIT: Not Applicable. ANGLING METHODS: All legal methods. ACCESS: Access is excellent at a number of points including the following - Co Clare or western shore at Killaloe, Scariff, Mountshannon, Rossmore and Williamstown Harbours, Whitegate, Portumna Bay Co Galway, Eastern shore, Terryglass, Kilgarvan, Coolbaun, Luska Bay and Dromineer FACILITIES: There are a number of Marinas on the shores with slipways. PERMISSION TO FISH: Trout fishing is free ANGLING FEES: The Lower Shannon Trout & Coarse Fisheries Development Society develop angling locally in the lower Shannon Region. Anglers can voluntarily purchase a share certificate from most of the larger tackle dealers in the area. MORE INFO SEE ROD FEES LOCAL CONTACTS: See services listings on the right hand column FISHERY DESCRIPTION: Lough Derg is a large lake of over 30 kilometres in length and is regarded as a mixed fishery. Lake brown trout indigenous to Lough Derg and are well distributed throughout the lake.
While the season opens in March, the height of the angling year is undoubtedly during the Mayfly season. Fish feed ferociously on mayfly and are in prime condition as they leave the lake on their migratory journey up river to their spawning grounds on the Little Brosna/Camcor rivers and other tributaries on the system. Artificial local patterns of the Greenfly and the Spent Gnat Mayfly are fished dry on 6lb line during the Mayfly season which commences in late April/early May. Another popular method is to Dapp the live Mayfly itself or a Golden Olive fished wet to represent the emerging mayfly. Trolling Rapalas is practiced early in the year with some success. Some very large fish can be caught such as that in the picture featured above. Please Observe Our Country Code and Fisheries Laws. Anglers are requested to always observe our country code
Normal access is over footbridges and stiles or where public access is provided. Become a Reporter: If you wish to contribute to these guides, please use OUR ONLINE FORM |
LISTED LOCAL ACCOMMODATION 2010 click on providers name below PORTUMNA TO LUSKA AREA KILLALOE/MOUNTSHANNON AREA
SERVICES 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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