Lough Ree
LakeLough Ree covers 10,500 hectares on the River Shannon. It offers excellent pike fishing and good brown trout, with beautiful island-studded waters.
Westmeath/Longford/Roscommon
Leinster/Connacht
Athlone
Shannon
Access Information
Free fishing. Public access at Athlone, Lanesborough, and several other points.
Species Found Here (7)
Coarse
Predator
Regulations
National Regulations That Apply
Methods: Only rod and line permitted. Maximum 2 rods at any time. No live fish as bait. No transfer of live roach between waters. Must not kill foul-hooked fish.
Additional: You may not fish for eels and any eels caught must be returned to the water. On waters designated closed or catch and release for salmon, you may not use worms as bait and may only use single or double barbless hooks.
Season Notes: No closed season. Fish year round.
Bag Limit: 4 coarse fish per day. Must be 25cm fork length or under.
Size Limit: Maximum size 25cm fork length.
Methods: No live fish as bait. No fishing for eels (return all eels). No transfer of live roach between waters. No selling of coarse fish.
Additional: Most coarse angling in Ireland is free. Permits mainly required in Midland Fisheries Area and on ESB fisheries. Additional rules may apply on waters where salmon/trout fishing also takes place.
Quick Facts
- Type Lake
- Fishing Free
- Species 7
- County Westmeath/Longford/Roscommon
Location
Lat: 53.5833, Lon: -7.9167
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