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Lough Aduff.

Bream	Roach	Tench	Rudd	Hybrids	Perch	Carp	Eels	Pike	Access	Facilities
**	***	**	**	P	P	N/P	P	**	Good	Fishing Pins

Lough Aduff is located approximately 5km outside Dromod village, on the outskirts of Drumsna village. It is a small lake best fished from May to September. It is accessed via a slip road from the main N4. A field will have to be crossed to access the lake. At the lake a number of pins are provided to extend past the reeds.

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Lough Boderg.

Bream	Roach	Tench	Rudd	Hybrids	Perch	Carp	Eels	Pike	Access	Facilities
***	**	N/P	**	**	P	N/P	P	**	V Good	Bank fishery

Lough Boderg is a sizeable lake of over 3000 acres located close to Rooskey and about 8 miles south of Carrick on Shannon. There is a match stretch in Derrycarne Forest Park off the Dublin N4 road. There are 25 to 30 pegs available within a short walk from the car park. Bream fishing can be very good here especially when there is a westerly wind and the water is a bit choppy, with 60lbs+ bags being common. There are also hybrids, roach, Rudd and perch and is good water for feeder fishing 30 to 40 yards from a rocky shore into 10 to 12 feet of water. This is a very popular venue and is recommended that you secure your position early in the day. When flat calm waggler fishing is regarded as the best method. There are also two stone piers, one at the first car park, which will accommodate two anglers. This pier fishes well in early season April-June. If you care to use a boat here there is access. The second pier is about 100 yards to the right. It is a little damaged but there are two stone slabs to fish from. Waggler fishing is recommended due to the rocky bottom. It is also a good spot for roach and perch.

To the west of the Lough there are a few pegs but access is difficult. It is fished in early and late season with some good results

To get there:

The section will be sign posted from the N4, which is located four miles from Dromod.

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Lough Bofin.

Bream	Roach	Tench	Rudd	Hybrids	Perch	Carp	Eels	Pike	Access	Facilities
P	P	P	P	P	P	N/P	P	**	Boat and to West Winds B&B Residence	Bank / Boat Fishing

Lough Bofin has an area of over 2500 acres and is located on the main Shannon. There is some good bream, roach, hybrids, Rudd and perch.

2-3 fields may have to be crossed to gain access to this lake, the land is private but is accessible to West Winds Guests. Lough Bofin is also accessible via boat.

To get there:

Midway through Rooskey village, Take the first turn right at the side of the church. Drive for 1km and enquire locally.

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Bog Lake.

Bream	Roach	Tench	Rudd	Hybrids	Perch	Carp	Eels	Pike	Access	Facilities
**	**	***	**	**	P	N/P	P	**	Good	Stiles etc

Bog Lake has an area of 20 acres, located half a mile from Dromod and 7 miles from Carrick on Shannon. It has all the usual coarse fish but is better known for its Tench fishing with fish to about 4lbs. Other species present are some bream to about 3lbs, hybrids, roach and Rudd. It is regarded as a good pike lake especially during the winter. The lake has a fairly uniform depth of about 6 feet on the East (fishable) side, shallower on the west side.

Most of the access and fishing is on the east bank. To get to the waters edge requires a 50 meter walk where there are 10 pegs both to the left and right of the path on nice clean banks with plenty of water lilies along the margins. The west side has a path, which is about half a mile walk to the waters edge on that side.

To get there:

The lake is sign posted from the N4 road. Travel 5km after Dromod, turn right at a large feed mill (Duignans) onto a local road. Continue for a kilometer and turn right. Onto another narrow bog road and continue until to see the access stiles which will be located on your right hand side.  This is your access to the lake.

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Camlin River.

Bream	Roach	Tench	Rudd	Hybrids	Perch	Carp	Eels	Pike	Access	Facilities
**	**	**	*	**	P	N/P	P	**	Very Good	Footbridges and foot stiles

The Camlin River is a slow moving river in this area. It holds good stocks of bream, roach and hybrids with some Tench to 5lbs. Fishing is into depths of about 5ft to 10ft in normal conditions. There are some good stretches, but can be difficult to find for the visiting angler. Ask for local advise to seek exact directions. Anglers can have good sport here particularly during the early summer months.

The best areas are situated upstream off the N5 road. Other sections in the area can be accessed from local road bridges. Directions are difficult to give here. Enquire at West Winds B&B.

To get there:

This section of the Camlin River is located about 3 km to the Longford side of Tarmonbarry. 

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Cloonbonaigh Lake.

Bream	Roach	Tench	Rudd	Hybrids	Perch	Carp	Eels	Pike	Access	Facilities
**	**	***	P	P	P	N/P	P	**	Good	Mainly bank fishery

This is a 26-acre lake situated on the side of the Dromod to Mohill Road R202. It is very shallow lake, not much greater than about 5 feet, but is typically about 4 feet deep. It tends to weed up during the summer months and is heavily reeded in areas. Despite the lake being shallow it is a productive fishery with Tench up to 5 lbs -6lbs. Sweet corn is popular bait and gets the best results. Other species present are bream to 4lbs, roach, and hybrids. There are also some very large pike present

Provided are two double stands on the eastern shore. Access to these stands is via a stile from the lay-by about 30 meters away. 

To get there:

Take the Mohill road in the village of Dromod, Travel a distance of about 6 kilometers. There is a lay-by located on the left hand side of the road, which will accommodate about three cars. 

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Cloonfinnan Lake.

Bream	Roach	Tench	Rudd	Hybrids	Perch	Carp	Eels	Pike	Access	Facilities
**	**	**	P	P	P	N/P	P	***	Good	Good

This is a shallow lake no greater than about 5 feet deep at normal water levels. You will get Tench to about 4lbs, Bream to 5lbs. This is a shallow lake with shallow margins. To get the best results pre-baiting is recommended about 30 to 40 yards out. There are large pike to over 20lbs present here and are generally fished for during the winter months by mainly local anglers.

Three anglers can be accommodated here. It tends to weed up in high summer with reeds on the margins. These can be easily cut to create additional swims if required by an angler. Bring a knife or other suitable implement to remove unwanted vegetation.

To get there:

Take the road R201 out of Mohill village. Take a left turn soon after you pass Lough Errill a few kilometers out. Cloonfinnan Lake is beyond Lough Errill. Access is through a field on the right.

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Creenagh Lake.

Bream	Roach	Tench	Rudd	Hybrids	Perch	Carp	Eels	Pike	Access	Facilities
***	**	***	**	**	P	N/P	P	**	Very Good	Good

This is a 45 acre lake and is very rich in natural feed. It has reeds and a lot of lilies on the margins. The lake varies in depth from 8 feet to over 20 feet in places, but typically 5 to 8 feet. For the angler looking for large Tench and Bream this is a lake well worth a try, although at times you have to be patient. You can get Tench and Bream to over 6lbs with a chance of a Specimen fish or two. There are also Roach, Rudd and Hybrids. Pike are also present  in this water. Best time to fish is early morning and late evening to dark

Fishing is off four platforms. There is parking just off the roadway which is a short walk down one field to gain access to the lake shore.

To get there:

In Mohill village turn right at the crossroads and continue on for about 2 km. At the Y junction bear right in the direction of Lough Rynn. Continue on here for a short distance, taking a  turn left at the ESB station. The lake is visible a short distance from here on your left hand side.

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Drumbad Lake.

Bream	Roach	Tench	Rudd	Hybrids	Perch	Carp	Eels	Pike	Access	Facilities
***	**	***	** **	**	P	N/P	P	****	Very Good	Good

This 80-acre lake is situated to the eastern side of Lough Rynn. It is surrounded by a forest. It has a clean bank that can easily accommodate up to twenty anglers. Depths vary between three and five feet, the bottom end of the lake being the shallowest. Rudd is the predominant species and huge shoals abound, but fish tend to be of small size. Roach and Hybrids are plentiful. Tench up to 5 or 6lbs can be caught on this fishery. Present also are large Bream to 7lbs, Roach, Hybrids and Perch. It is very noted for its very large pike and fish to 30lbs+ have been recorded here. 

To get there:

Take the N4 towards Dromod. Turn at Dromod onto the Mohill road, taking a right in the center of Mohill. Continue on the Lough Rynn road, at the first fork bear left, then bear left again at the next fork which is sign posted 'Gortletteragh', After about four miles turn right at the 'Fishing' sign, follow this road but do not bear left at the bottom of the hill, proceed down through the small road which leads to the car park. Please close all gates behind you.

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Lough Errill.

Bream	Roach	Tench	Rudd	Hybrids	Perch	Carp	Eels	Pike	Access	Facilities
P	P	***	P	**	P	N/P	P	P	Good	Good

This is a 62-acre lake with a good stock of Tench, quality Roach and Hybrids. The lake is best fished on dull days, as the water is very clear. The lake tends to weed up quite badly during the summer months with a lot of reed in the margins. It is a shallow lake with only 4 to 5 feet of water. It does have a very good stock of nice Tench to 6lbs but are said to be difficult to locate and catch.

A number of stiles and footbridges and one double stand to the left of the car park is provided. To get into deeper water it is necessary to walk 300 to 400 yards around the left hand side of the lake where one new double stand has been erected. There is also one new disabled stand off the upgraded car park.

To get there:

From Mohill take the Carrick on Shannon Road R201. Lough Errill is located about 1.5 km or so on the left hand side of the road.

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Feorish River.

Bream	Roach	Tench	Rudd	Hybrids	Perch	Carp	Eels	Pike	Access	Facilities
***	**	N/P	*	**	P	N/P	P	**	Very Good	Footbridges and foot stiles.

The Feorish River is a flow moving water, which has its confluence on the Shannon at Tarmonbarry. It tends to weed up quite badly during the summer months and limits angling at this time. The best time to fish is in the spring and early summer before weed builds up from May onwards. It holds quite a good stock of Bream, Roach and Hybrids, with some Tench to 5lbs.  

To get there:

The Fishery is located about 2 km to the west of Tarmonbarry turning left of the N5 on to a local roadway and on up to a narrow road to a local road bridge. 

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Lough Forbes.

Bream	Roach	Tench	Rudd	Hybrids	Perch	Carp	Eels	Pike	Access	Facilities
P	P	P	P	P	P	N/P	P	**	Boat only	Boat access only

Lough Forbes is a lake noted for its pike fishing, located downstream of Rooskey on the River Shannon. The lake also holds stocks of bream, roach and hybrids. There is no road access to the lake, and it is only possible to fish this area from a boat. It may be worth exploring.

There are no facilities on the lake and access is via boat only. You can boat from Shannon access at the rear of West Winds B&B.

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Gortinty Lake.

Bream	Roach	Tench	Rudd	Hybrids	Perch	Carp	Eels	Pike	Access	Facilities
**	***	**	**	P	P	N/P	P	**	Good	Good

Gortinty Lake is a large lake on the Shannon. It is located approximately 4km north west of Dromod village. Access to the lake is vial a side road, just before you come to the lake. Ask for permission to enter the fields that access the lake.

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Kilnacarrow - Lanesborough.

Bream	Roach	Tench	Rudd	Hybrids	Perch	Carp	Eels	Pike	Access	Facilities
**	**	*	*	**	P	N/P	P	**	Good	Natural Swims - open bank

Kilnacarrow is a very secluded area located approximately 3 kms upstream of Lanesboro. The area fishes best from April to October. It can also fish very well for Roach during the winter and spring months given suitable water levels. You can expect to encounter good Bream, Roach, Hybrids and some Tench, especially during the summer. Ledger fishing at a long cast is likely to produce the best results. During high summer boat traffic can be a nuisance.

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Lanesborough - The Cut.

Bream	Roach	Tench	Rudd	Hybrids	Perch	Carp	Eels	Pike	Access	Facilities
****	***	P	*	***	P	N/P	P	***	Public Slipway - by boat only	Natural Swims

The Cut is located on the Shannon downstream of Lanesborough near Lough Ree. There is an island in the center of the river. Fishing is possible from the main bank and the northern end of the Island. You can expect to encounter large Bream, Roach, Hybrids, Perch and Pike . Best results are likely using feeder with plenty of ground bait . Large bags of Bream are possible here employing the correct tactics. 

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Lanesborough  - Hot Water Stretch.

Bream	Roach	Tench	Rudd	Hybrids	Perch	Carp	Eels	Pike	Access	Facilities
****	***	***	*	***	P	N/P	P	***	Excellent	Excellent

The well-known Lanesborough “hot water stretch” lies just north of Lough Ree on the River Shannon. With a constant release of hot water from the Power Station, this venue provides the ideal conditions for coarse fish. Tench, Hybrids, Roach and large Bream abound the waters here. The best time for large Bream is from late March to the end of May but can also be productive at other times. Fishing with a float or ledger are likely to get the best results. In 1998 four specimen Bream were ratified by the Irish Specimen Fish Committee, with fish ranging in weight from 7.71lbs to nearly 9lbs. Tench fishing is best in May and June but can also be good at other times to October.

Below the bridge fishing is off a concrete platform. There is a reed bed dividing the river here. This is a good spot for feeder fishing and best results are likely fishing near the reed beds. River flows may vary depending on the volume of hot water being released from the Power Station. This is a good area particularly for large Tench from mid May to October conditions permitting. Fish to 7lbs have been recorded here. You can expect to get excellent Bream fishing also when conditions are favourable in early summer. Bags to 100lbs + are common with much larger bags possible

During peak season from April to October spaces are generally well competed for and anglers are advised to get their spot as early as possible in the day. The stretch is well baited much of the time by the many visiting anglers who tend to fish here for up to a week at a time. 

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Lough Mc Hugh.

Bream	Roach	Tench	Rudd	Hybrids	Perch	Carp	Eels	Pike	Access	Facilities
**	P	**	P	P	P	N/P	P	P	Excellent	Excellent

This is a beautiful lake of 120 acres in area, about 7 km from Mohill village. There are Bream to 5lbs and some large Tench to 6lbs+, but anglers claim that they are difficult to catch. Other species present are Roach, Rudd and Hybrids. You can also expect good Pike fishing here with some large fish present to 20lbs but are typically 4lbs to 12lbs. 

On the North East shore there is a car park where 8 pegs are available,  mostly situated to the left of the car park. Farther down on the same shore below the island there are about 4 pegs

On the west side of the lake there are existing fishing platforms but anglers need to walk nearly 1 km from the road to access these platforms which are in reasonable condition. This is a very noted venue for Tench fishing.  Worm and Sweet corn cocktails seem to work very well and catch the better fish.

To get there:

From Mohill turn left at the cross roads in the village and left again at the church. Follow this road for about 6 - 7 km. Lough Mc Hugh will be signposted on your right. Follow the signposts and continue on for about 1 km to an entrance gate situated on your left.

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Rooskey - River Shannon.

Bream	Roach	Tench	Rudd	Hybrids	Perch	Carp	Eels	Pike	Access	Facilities
****	***	***	P	***	**	N/P	P	****	Fair	Bank fishery

There are a number of fishing venues both upstream and downstream of Rooskey Village on the main River Shannon. The only problem anglers have to contend with generally is lack of access to many fishing hot spots. You will need a boat and boats are available at West Winds.

Upstream of Rooskey.

The famous Pigeon Island above Rooskey and is only accessible by boat. The top end of the Island is about 20 feet deep. Anglers can fish the pegs off the rocks where you can get bream to 5lbs. There are pegs all around the Island with depths varying from 7 to 15 feet. Here you will get roach, hybrids and bream. You also have the option of fishing from a boat anywhere around the island where you should get some good fishing.

There is another good fishing venue located opposite the Lakeside Garage on the main N4 road. The river here has depths of 7 to 8 feet and is regarded a good venue to use a stick float. Parking is in a field right on the river - seek permission to park. Another good stick float spot is off the concrete boat quays along the river.

The weir island has about 8 pegs. At the top end it is only about 8 to 10 feet deep and float fishing is recommended due to the rocky bottom. The far end is of similar depth with pacier flow and requires additional feeding to hold fish. Here you will get quality roach, hybrids, bream and perch. There are also plenty of pike with anglers have a good chance of connecting with fish to 20lbs.

Downstream of Rooskey

Generally this area is not a very accessible area and requires a boat to get to the productive venues. There are a few pegs, which provide good fishing for roach, hybrids and bream. You may also encounter some nice Tench here. On the west bank there is a platform where you can fish into about 18 feet of water. You can expect good bream and hybrid fishing here. A boat is required and you can arrange this at the Guest House. 

Half a mile downriver there is a Bream Hot Spot in about 26 feet of water around the reeds. About two miles below this stretch there is an excellent spot located near a shop. You must ask here for access. You can get good mixed fishing here including bream and Tench. 

The next stretch is about 3 miles downriver on the Rooskey bank called  ' the Aquarium Stretch'. This is beside Lough Forbes and you will have to cross some fields to access the river, here again you must seek permission. Ask for local advise. To get to the next stretch you need to take a left turn at Kilbarry cross roads, drive one mile as far as the graveyard, turn left and then right at the end. You will have a 300 m walk but will be rewarded with an easy, clean grassy bank. This is opposite the Aquarium Stretch and the parking is restricted. This is a very good pike area as well as the usual coarse fish.

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Lough Rynn.

Bream	Roach	Tench	Rudd	Hybrids	Perch	Carp	Eels	Pike	Access	Facilities
***	***	**	***	***	P	N/P	P	P	Excellent	Excellent

Lough Rynn is located about 2 km south of Mohill village. Lough Rynn Garden Estate, which is open to the public, is located along the lakes North Eastern shore. This is a shallow Lough and is about five kilometers long with an area of over 800 acres. This is regarded as a good coarse fishery where anglers can enjoy very good sport for bream to 4lbs, hybrids to 2lbs, roach and Rudd to 1.5lbs, Tench to 3lbs. Waggler or feeder work well.

There are several access points around the lake with car parking, but it must be pointed out that there is no access through the Estate without seeking permission from the owner. 

There is access on the southeastern side of the lake through Coillte Wood a distance of 200 meters where about 20 pegs are available. 

On the Northern end of the lake there is an amenity area for caravans and camping with WC and boat access. The Shannon Regional Fisheries Board have a number of fishing stands in this area, which are located on good bream swims. 

Along the western shore there are footbridges, stiles and a number of stands.

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Rynn River.

Bream	Roach	Tench	Rudd	Hybrids	Perch	Carp	Eels	Pike	Access	Facilities
***	***	**	**	**	P	N/P	P	**	Fair	access stiles etc

The Rynn River is a slow moving river which flows out of Lough Rynn into Lough Forbes, about 3 to 4 miles from Rooskey village. The River is 9 miles long with an average width of about 16m. The upper part of the river has depths of 5 to 8 feet. Anglers can expect fair catches of roach, hybrids, Rudd, some bream and pike. This is mainly a float and pole fishing area but do experiment with other methods. 

At Annavaragh Bridge downstream of here there is access to about 10 pegs along a long section of bank and 3 or 4 pegs are available upstream. Here there is Tench fishing in just 4 to 5 feet of water. 

The lower part of the river is much deeper with depths to 16 feet. Parking is on the main N4 Longford - Carrick on Shannon Road. There is some parking at Cloonart Bridge.  There are about 15 pegs upstream of the bridge on the left hand bank which produce good catches during the summer months, to mainly visiting anglers. The deeper water starts 100 m above the bridge and is uniformly 10 feet plus in depth all along the stretch. During wet weather the going can be a bit rough on heavy ground and the river tends to flood very easily. This is a great roach fishing spot in winter with fish to 2lbs and average bags of 40 to 60 lbs are frequently recorded. Anglers tend to use a stick float at this section. The best-known bag recorded here was 345 lbs by a visiting angler from Oxford, but this is an exception rather than the rule. Nearby there is other fishing available over private ground. Make local enquiries and do a little bit of exploring.

To get there:

Sections above are located on the N4, the Longford side of Rooskey at Cloonart Bridge.

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Tarmonbarry.

Bream	Roach	Tench	Rudd	Hybrids	Perch	Carp	Eels	Pike	Access	Facilities
***	***	*	*	**	P	N/P	P	***	Boat and Bank access	Open Bank

Tarmonbarry is located on the main River Shannon. The village borders Co. Longford and Roscommon. About 300 m up river of Tarmonbarry village there is a bay with river depths of about 12 - 15 ft in normal conditions. This is a good location for Bream and Roach fishing and is well sheltered from the winds due to the high bank. Anglers suggest that the best results are had here when there is a strong west wind blowing. Species present are Bream, Roach, Hybrids and some Tench. This is a good stick float fishing area. Boat traffic during the high season can be disturbing. 

Downstream of Tarmonbarry there are a number of good fishing pegs on the left hand bank. The first section is located about 30 meters downstream of the bridge. These pegs hold a good stock of bream with some roach and hybrids. Further on downstream of the weir, there is a clean bank where two to three anglers can occupy for a days fishing. Existing water levels and the number of sluice gates open or closed will determine flows here at any given time.

Foot access to the upstream section described above is to the left of the bridge on the Roscommon bank. Access is limited and regarded as difficult and boat access is necessary to exploit the better areas fully. Foot access to the downstream venues is to the left of the bridge on the Longford bank.

To get there:

Tarmonbarry village is located on the main N5 Longford - Strokestown road. It lies about 5 miles to the west of Longford town and 4 miles South of West Winds B&B.

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