Description
Lakeview Lodge in Ballinamore is situated right beside George’s Lake, surrounded by a working farm. Owner Brian McKeon is involved in the local fishing club and will provide fishing advice. Tours of the local waters can be arranged.
The property can accommodate up to six people and consists of three bedrooms, one double en-suite and two twin rooms with a shared bathroom. Downstairs there is a lounge with an open fire and multi-channel T.V. The kitchen/dining room is equipped with all mod cons including dishwasher, microwave, toaster and deep fat fryer. There is an additional downstairs toilet and reception area with telephone. There is also a hair dryer available for your convenience.
Adjacent to the “Lodge” is the Granary with washroom, storage room/drying room for fishing/golf gear, Bait fridges for the fisherman and a separate bathroom. There is also a games room upstairs with pool table and dartboard for those rainy days. The house has oil central heating and private parking and a welcome pack is provided on arrival.
Electricity and heating included. Wi-Fi onsite.
Fishing is a 5 to 10 minutes drive away on easy access lakes with good bank fishing. George’s Lake, close to the house can only be fished from a boat (one boat provided). It is reed fringed with lily pads and marshy all round the lake, there is no bank fishing.
PRICES FROM:
LOW SEASON – Ferry & 7 nights self-catering
2 Cars and 6 – £259 per person; Minibus and 6 – £207 per person; Car and 4 – £268 per person; Car and 3 – £331 per person
Supplements apply to long cars and vans
Prices may be subject to change – please contact us direct for the latest deals
Fishing in Co Leitrim
Leitrim has an abundance of rich lakes holding healthy stocks of prime tench, roach, rudd, bream, hybrids, pike and perch. Water shapes the county with the Erne system to the east, the River Shannon to the west and the Shannon-Erne Waterway, which meanders through the very heart of Leitrim.
Lough Allen is one of the larger lakes in the region with excellent fishing spots. It offers ample shore fishing and boat fishing opportunities with several access points around the lake. Fish for bream, roach, perch, pike, and hybrids.
The River Shannon flows through Leitrim and provides excellent fishing for pike, perch, roach, and bream. There are many stretches along the river where you can find good fishing spots. Carrick-on-Shannon is a well-known town for anglers targeting the river.
Situated near the town of Ballinamore, Garadice Lake is a massive water covering 12,000 acres and about 100 swims that you can drive to at Haughton’s Shore, Church Shore, Creamer’s Shore and Connolly’s Shore. All angling methods and baits will work, though a groundbait feeder with worm, corn and casters will get the bigger fish. Expect bream, skimmers, roach, hybrids, tench, pike and perch. A popular destination for match anglers and hosts several fishing competitions.
Town Lake, near Carrigallen is a 40-acre lake with a good depth of water around seven meters in some areas and has been stocked with bream to 11lb. Most anglers head for the car park comfortable platforms beside the Church to catch tench and mostly roach on pole or feeder. However, there have often been nice nets of bream and tench from the roadside, facing the platforms. Some serious catches are made by anglers concentrating on the same swims for a couple of days.
Lough Rynn is known for its tranquil setting and abundant tench and is a popular choice among coarse anglers. The lake is accessible and provides good fishing from both the shore and boats for tench, bream, roach, rudd, and perch. Kiltybarden Lake is another smaller lake in a peaceful setting with fishing for tench, bream, roach and perch.
Spring and Summer are the prime time for coarse fishing, with fish being more active in warmer waters. Pike fishing can be particularly productive during colder months.Wherever you fish in Ireland, the chances of catching fish are hugely improved by pre-baiting to attract fish into your chosen swim. Ideally this is done the evening before (or for a couple of days) using breadcrumb or local maize meal carrying particle baits such as sweetcorn, boiled wheat, hemp and pellets. Early morning and late evening are typically the best times for coarse fishing as fish are more active and feeding.
For further tips and advice check out our YouTube channel – anglersworldlive
