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Fishery: Shiven  River, Co Galway

 

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

 OPEN SEASON: March 1st - September 30th

SPECIES: Wild Brown Trout averaging close to 1lb, pike on lower sections, this is a wild trout fishery which permits coarse and pike fishing all year, suitable in the lower and deeper sections of river.

SIZE LIMIT: 10 inches.

DAILY BAG LIMIT: 3 trout (applicable from 2010)

ANGLING METHODS:  Artificial fly, spinning and worms only, bank fishing only.

COARSE FISHING: Permitted, all year round subject to regulations, best lower deeper sections of the river.

PIKE FISHING:  Permitted, all year round subject to regulations, best lower deeper sections of the river.

ACCESS: Access is difficult and care is advised.

FACILITIES: Open Bank fishery.

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. 

 

FISHERY DESCRIPTION: The Shiven River is a rich limestone water with fair stocks of wild brown trout. Fish average 0.75lbs but trout to 4lbs are sometimes caught.

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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