Erne-Shannon

Fishing for a Lifetime

On these pages you will find only descriptions and pictures of places and waters we have actually visited and  fished ourselves.   The Erne-Shannon complex, including rivers, canals, lakes would take a lifetime to fish though.   That means we can only just scratch the surface.

Most of the waters under this heading would not attract the game angler, pike, perch, rudd, roach and bream are the dominant species here.

Fishing can be exceptionally good

In recent years the fishing has suffered somewhat, due to the usual pollution modern societies produce.

But there are still places where the fishing can be exceptionally good.

Almost everywhere are slips to launch a boat from, angling-platforms and stiles.  Coarse fishing is generally free in Ireland, but always ask locally for permission.

 

Do not open gates or cross farmland without permission.

Fishermen should always take care to see that the necessary permissions are obtained from the land - or fishery owners. The normal access to waters is over stiles.

Do not open gates and park cars in fields.

At all times respect landowners' property. Keep the waterside clean and bring your litter home.