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Fishery: River Brosna, Co Offaly & Westmeath

 

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

SPECIES: Brown Trout - up to 3lbs, Croneen  (Lough Derg Trout) averaging about  1.5lbs (Salmon, Pike)

TROUT ANGLING

OPEN SEASON TROUT: March 1st to September 30th.

SIZE LIMIT TROUT: 9 inches.

DAILY BAG LIMIT: 3 trout (applicable from 2010)

ANGLING METHODS: Artificial Fly, spinning and worm only. Bank fishing only

PERMISSION TO FISH: This fishery is part of Inland Fisheries Ireland'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. 

 

SALMON ANGLING

Salmon fishery is closed in  2010.

Download Bye Law for Closed Rivers for 2009 season CONSERVATION OF SALMON AND SEA TROUT BYE LAW NO. C.S. 304, 2009 (Closed Rivers).

This Bye-law prohibits the taking or attempting to take by rod and line salmon and sea trout over 40 cm in the rivers specified in the Bye-law.

FURTHER INFORMATION ON ANGLING LEGISLATION CLICK HERE

ACCESS: Access is good at road bridges

FACILITIES: Open bank, bank side can be difficult in some sections

FISHERY DESCRIPTION: The River Brosna rises in Lough Ennell, near Mullingar in Co Westmeath and flows through Co Offaly where it joins the Shannon at Shannon Harbour and the Grand Canal. Wild Brown trout  to 3lbs + are present and Croneen (L. Derg migratory trout run the system). During the summer months small runs of salmon enter the river with best fishing at Clonooney and Belmont in Co Offaly. It is a limestone water and fish can be caught using wet and dry flies. While access is good at the road bridges the banks can be difficult to negotiate in places due to drainage works undertaken in the 1960's.

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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