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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.
Strokestown.
On the border of counties Longford and Roscommon, this attractive town is located in the heart of superb bream, rudd and tench fishing. English angler Geoff Cooper has chosen this area as his home and knows the water extremely well. Put in a little effort and you can enjoy great sport in little fished waters of great potential. Boat hire can often be a bonus for better access on some 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
Bed & Breakfast
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 is your host.
Ferry and 7 nights bed & breakfast, prices from:
2+Car £289pp 4+Car £259pp
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.
Ferry and 7 nights accommodation, prices from:
Bed & breakfast 2+Car £337pp 4+Car £307pp
Half-board 2+Car £401pp 4+Car £371pp
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.
Ferry and 7 nights self-catering, prices from
2+Car £242pp 4+Car £137pp
Melview Lodge
Clonrollagh Co Longford.
Bed & Breakfast or Half Board
Situated just off the N4 at Longford Town, Melview Lodge Guest House is ideally located between the Upper Shannon and the Erne System as well as many surrounding lakes. Excellent fishing is just minutes away. This 3 star property is Tourism Ireland approved and is highly recommended for coarse and pike fishing in addition to great golf. Refurbished in 2011, Melview Lodge offers high standards of comfort. 5 bedrooms are ensuite with flatscreen TV's, tea/coffee facilities and can accommodate up to 12 guests in total.
Facilities include:
TV lounge, dining room serving excellent home cooked meals, tackle shop, bait storage/supplies, free tea/coffee flasks, ample private car parking, expert angling information, advice and maps of the best fishing. Kevin has over 20 years of fishing experience in Ireland and is happy to offer guided tours upon arrival. Boats can be supplied free of charge and they are fitted with oars and outboard engine.
The towns amenities are within easy reach (lots of friendly pubs/restaurants). Packed lunches can be provided for early morning fishing sessions.
Excellent Coarse fishing for Bream, Roach, Hybrids, Tench and Pike. Fly fishing for trout can be arranged too. All perfectly located in the heart of Ireland's Lakeland.
Ferry and 7 nights accommodation, prices from:
Bed & breakfast 2+Car £329pp 4+Car £299pp
Half Board 2+Car £433pp 4+Car £403pp
Abbey House
Boyle
Bed & Breakfast
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.
Adjoining Abbey House are three delightful two-storey self-catering cottages, each with 2 bedrooms (double & twin).
Ferry and 7 nights bed & breakfast, prices from:
4+Car £276pp 2+Car £306pp
Ferry and 7 nights self-catering, prices from:
4+Car £134pp 2+Car £213pp
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.
Ferry and 7 nights accommodation, prices from:
Bed & breakfast 2+Car £299pp 4+Car £274pp
Half-board 2+Car £428pp 4+Car £401pp
Rooaun Manor Apartment
Strokestown, Co Roscommon
Modern 3 bedroom apartment in the centre of Strokestown close to pubs and restaurants. Ideal for fishing the numerous lakes in the vicinity. Two double rooms (1 en-suite) and one twin room will comfortably accommodate 4 anglers.Separate shower & toilet upstairs and additional bathroom and toilet downstairs. Fully equipped kitchen includes dishwasher and washing machine. Linen and electricity included. Private parking. Tackle storage/drying room and small bait fridge. Excellent fishing advice from local angling expert Geoff Cooper who is also the bait stockist.
7 nights self-catering prices from
2+Car £224pp 4+Car £132pp
Drumharlow House
Nr Carrick-on-Shannon
Bed & Breakfast
Located in a great angling area for bream, tench, quality roach and pike on the Boyle River, Shannon and many lakes including Drumharlow. Large house (owned by UK angler Richard Dear) situated in 12 acres of land. 2 stocked lakes full of tench, carp, bream and rudd. 6 bedrooms. Sleeps up to 10 people. There are four en-suite bedrooms with TV and tea tray. The secure barn has freezers and fridges for bait, a pool table and drying room. Boats for hire.
Richards personal best catches include pike to 32lb, tench to 9lb and bream to 14lb, all from local waters, many exclusive to his clients. Best weights of bream in 2011 was 100lb plus bags in April from small river and 100lb plus catches from the Shannon. Bream averaged 4 to 6lb. Richard is a top local guide and knows all the best waters. He will guide clients as required.
Ferry and 7 nights bed & breakfast, prices from:
2+Car £286pp 4+Car £255pp
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