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Co. Longford

Many 'undiscovered' lakes, ideal for those who like to explore.

Longford is 'Big Fish' country with exciting prospects offered by some of the Shannon's most famous hot-spots like Lanesborough, Tarmonbarry weir and the Kilglass Lakes system near Strokestown. There are dozens of lakes offering quality bream, tench, hybrids, roach, rudd and huge pike. The northern end of the county takes in several of the top class Gowna lakes.

Co. Roscommon

The towns and villages of Co. Roscommon:

Boyle

There's a wealth of terrific fishing around the town. The Boyle River has big shoals of bream and roach during the spring and the relatively new Boyle Canal has easy access and its own resident roach, hybrids, bream and tench. The 'must fish' lake is Lough Gara where there are masses of bream, roach and hybrids, plus an occasional tench.

Roosky

Roosky is nicely poised on the banks of the River Shannon at the hub of some of Ireland's best coarse fishing - an area where you will catch quality rudd, mighty tench, bream, roach, hybrids and pike. The river in Roosky itself has featured prominently in angling reports based on big bream hauls. Roosky is also home to the Lakeland Fisheries - a commercial complex that even has carp.

Coarse & Pike Fishing Locations Within Upper Shannon

Avondale House

Roosky

B&B

Avondale is a welcoming house within the village of Roosky and near to several local pubs and restaurants. There are four ensuite bedrooms with TV. Fishing locally on the Shannon, Lakeland Fishery and many outstanding loughs. Bait fridges and tackle room. Carmel Davis.

7 nights bed & breakfast from

2+Car £301pp 4+Car £271pp

Ledwith Lodge

Dring

B&B or half board

Surrounded by some of Ireland's finest coarse fishing, this welcoming guesthouse is close to Lough Gowna and a whole complex of prolific bream, roach and hybrids water. All bedrooms are en-suite and there is a guest lounge with satellite TV. Cold room for bait storage, drying facilities and tackle store. Good local fishing advice.
Martyn & Gillian Cusworth.

7 nights prices from

Bed & breakfast 2+Car £344pp 4+Car £314pp

Half-board 2+Car £410pp 4+Car £380pp

Currygrane Fishing Lodge

Ballinalee, Lanesborough

Self-Catering

Private fishing for bream, roach, hybrids and pike, on own lake with boat and outboard provided. Also ideally located within easy reach of the River Shannon at Lanesborough; the River Inny and numerous other lakes are nearby. This restored stone cottage has two en-suite bedrooms (4S), TV lounge and fully equipped kitchen. No pets.

7 nights self-catering prices from

2+Car £262pp 4+Car £146pp

The Gate House

Lanesborough

Self-Catering

The Gate House is situated 1 km from the famous Lanesborough warm-water stretch of the River Shannon, Lough Ree and many well stocked lakes. The house is set in a wooded area on the owner's farm, with private access to the lake and walk around the shore. There is a small boat jetty and a boat is available. There are four bedrooms (2D 2S) including one en-suite. All mod cons including Sky TV. Lock up garage and bait fridge.

7 nights self-catering prices from

2+Car £267pp 4+Car £149pp

Melview Lodge

Clonrollagh

B&B or half board

A fine guesthouse run by a keen angler - Kevin Lyons - who takes guests on a guided tour and advises on local fishing. Melview is among the most popular places to stay in the midlands and has a guest lounge with TV, DVD player and bar. There are five en-suite bedrooms with TV. Free tea and coffee for flasks. Evening meal served at 6pm.

Angling-wise Kevin knows the area inside out and is constantly adding new waters to his programme to provide top class fishing for bream, tench, roach, hybrids and pike. He has lots of quiet shorelines for pre-baiting and anglers staying at the house have free use of a 17ft lake boat with engine, oars and fish-finder. There is a bait fridge, drying room and tackle store.

7 nights prices from

Bed & breakfast 2+Car £344pp 4+Car £314pp

Half-board 2+Car £444pp 4+Car £414pp

Abbey House

Boyle

B&B

Abbey House is a delightful Victorian residence which boasts large mature gardens, spacious parking, five en-suite bedrooms, and a relaxing TV lounge with open fire for your use. The owner, Christina, provides a blend of personal and friendly service in attractive surroundings. There is tackle and bait storage, cold room and drying facilities. Bait stockists. Fishing on the River Boyle and several lakes, including Lough Gara, noted for its bream, tench and roach. Your host is Christina Mitchell.

7 nights bed & breakfast from

2+Car £350pp 4+Car £320pp

Tarmon House

Tarmonbarry

B & B or Half-board

Tarmon House is set in the lovely Longford countryside a mile from the town of Tarmonbarry. The Shannon is within walking distance and Tarmon House has its own well stocked lake exclusive to guests. There is a games room and guest's lounge. Bait fridges, tackle store and there are boats available for hire.

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