River Shannon
RiverAt 360km, the Shannon is Ireland's longest river and the longest in the British Isles. It drains a huge catchment and offers exceptional coarse, pike, and game fishing throughout its length.
Multiple
Connacht/Munster/Leinster
Athlone
Shannon
Access Information
Extensive public access along much of the river. Free fishing in many stretches for coarse and pike.
Species Found Here (9)
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: Start of season varies by fishery, most open between February 15th and March 17th. Most close September 30th with some exceptions closing between September 15th and October 12th. Clubs may set their own dates.
Bag Limit: Varies by fishery. IFI advises sustainable fishing and catch & release.
Size Limit: Almost every river and lake has defined size limits that vary from water to water.
Methods: Some clubs restrict to fly fishing only. On waters closed or C&R for salmon, worms banned and single/double barbless hooks required.
Additional: Permit usually required on rivers (club-managed, typically EUR 10-20). Many loughs including Corrib, Mask, Conn, Cullin, Arrow, Allen, Ree and Derg are free with no permit required.
Season Notes: No closed season. Fish year round.
Bag Limit: 1 pike per day (under 50cm only). Maximum 0.75kg of pike flesh.
Size Limit: Maximum size 50cm fork length. All pike over 50cm must be returned.
Methods: No live fish as bait. Maximum 2 rods. Maximum 12 coarse fish for bait (if over 4, must have receipt from dealer).
Additional: Most pike angling in Ireland is free. Permits mainly required in Midland Fisheries Area and on ESB fisheries.
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 River
- Fishing Free
- Species 9
- County Multiple
Location
Lat: 52.8390, Lon: -7.8318
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