Fishing on the Lower River Shannon

Coarse Fishing (Bream, Hybrids, Tench, Rudd, Roach, Eels, Carp)

The East Clare Lakes, Lough Derg and the River Shannon offers a huge body of water and fishing hot spots ranging from small lakes in the East Clare Lakelands District  to larger and more challenging waters of the main Shannon. These waters are but a 'stones throw'  from Millbank. The Shannon Regional Fisheries Board provide extensive information and even rate angling according to your target species. See www.shannon-fishery-board.ie/sitemap-coarse.htm to be directed to the many angling centres in the Lower Shannon area, where you can follow the links to seek all the info you need on the various waters. 

Pike Fishing

Lough Derg on the Shannon is renowned for it's stock of pike, the record being 90lbs caught with a rod and line. It is rated one of Ireland's top waters for specimen pike (30lbs+) with a very good stock of moderate fish. There are many smaller lakes nearby that offer good pike fishing. Boats and guides are arranged at Millbank. The Pike season is open all year round. 

Sea Angling

We offer Sea Fishing from Kilrush marina, which is an hour and a half drive from Millbank, where you will have the opportunity to catch Tope, Pollock, Conger Eel, Blue Shark and many other specimens, in the Atlantic ocean, off the West coast of Ireland. Shore angling is also available. For all the info you need, please visit the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board website to select suitable sea angling marks at www.shannon-fishery-board.ie/sitemap-sea.htm 

Mulcair River (Salmon & Trout)

The river Mulcair is one of Ireland's most prolific Salmon spate rivers, which flows through Millbank farm. It offers 20 miles of good angling water with lots of character, lively streams, and plenty of good pools where Salmon can be caught right through the season. From mid May to the end of September, annual rod catches are estimated at 2,000 to 3,000 salmon per year. This river fishes best after a spate.  

Another feature of the River Mulcair and its Tributaries is the very good stock of brown trout. On the upper stretches up to the Bilboa River, Cappaghmore (fish to 28 cms) can be caught. On the main river trout from 25 cms to 35 cms are frequently caught. 

Castleconnell Salmon Fishery

Historically famous Castleconnell Salmon Fishery, the the Shannon river is just 10 minutes drive from Millbank. It has eight private positions, which are available as day tickets and should be reserved in advance. Annual rod catches averages up to 800 salmon in a season. 

The Suir River (Trout)

The River Suir is 40 minutes drive from Millbank - this is a limestone river with good brown trout stocks (fly only). There are many other lakes and rivers in the area where a good days fishing for brownies is assured. 

Clonlara Trout Fishery

The river provides natural fishing for both the beginner and experienced angler the river is stocked regularly with wild brown trout varying in size from one to twelve pounds .

The methods recommended are spinning with barbless hooks or fly fishing, classes are run for fly casting throughout the season.