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*This
guide was produced by Monaghan Tourism with the assistance
of the Northern
and Eastern Regional
Fisheries
Boards.
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Coarse Fishing
CASTLEBLAYNEY
Castleblayney is situated on the shores of Lough
Muckno which is renowned as one of Europe’s premier
coarse angling fisheries.
Lough Muckno
Is located off the N2 on the eastern side of Castleblayney.
This lake covers an area of 325 hectares
with depths to 20m. There are a number of well established
fishing locations on the lake including
White Island, Black Island, Concra Wood, South Lodge
and Toome Point. Lough Muckno holds huge stocks of fish
including bream, rudd, roach, hybrids, tench, perch and
pike.
White Island
Is accessed through the gates to Hope Castle to the east
of the town. This is by far the most popular coarse fishing
venue on the lake and produces many 100lb bags annually.
Waggler, pole and feeder methods all produce results
at this location. The most popular swims are to be found
below the wooded area on the eastern shoreline of the
island. Fishing in this area is to about 6m but there
is a shelf which can snag the feeder so fish it short.
There is excellent parking available in the field but
anglers must be aware that the access road is liable
to flooding during certain periods of the year.
Black Island
Is accessed as for White Island. Stay left on the roadway
and you will find parking for your vehicle next to the
wooden bridge across the river. There is a walkway (approx.
1 mile) through the wooded area that leads to a number
of swims. Anglers can expect to fish into depths of 5m
to 7m in this area.
Concra Wood
Is located by turning right off the N2 onto the
N53 as you enter Castleblayney. After approximately
1.5km there is a signposted laneway to the left
which indicates the way to this location. There
are many swims in this area and it is a popular
competition venue. Fishing is generally into depths
of 3m to 4m along the stretch. This area produces
great catches of quality roach but all the other
species listed are regularly taken. Check locally
with regard to access.
South Lodge
Is accessed, as for Concra wood except the left turn
is located 2.5km along the N53. This turn is
signposted and takes you directly to the lakeside.
This is an excellent fishing venue located close to
the road and is suitable for disabled anglers or those
with reduced mobility. Fishing on the inside of the
islands is to around 5m to 6m. South Lodge regularly
produces good catches of roach, bream and hybrids.
There is excellent roadside car parking in this location.
There is also a slipway here where boats can be launched.
Toome Point
Is directly across from south point and is bestaccessed
from the same direction. Access is through
a gateway at the end of the promontory. Car parking
is very limited between the road and the first gate.
Care must be taken not to block the gate. This shoreline
is clear and anglers can expect to locate depths
from 3m to 8m. Feeder methods are effective and
good catches of skimmers and roach are recorded
at this location. Fishing by permission only so
please check locally.
The Gas Lake
Is located on the northern end of Castleblayney on
the R181 Keady road and is really an extension of Lough
Muckno to which a short river connects it. Access is
best from the western side from the Keady road. Bank
fishing is limited. Care must be taken as the angler
is faced by relatively deep water and very soft bottom.
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Smith's Lake or Drumcrew Lough
Lies south of Castleblayney near the junction of the
N2 and the N53. The lake covers an area of 2 hectares
with depths to 2m. Its margins are soft and the lake
gets a growth of lilies during the summer period thus
indicating the shallow nature of the water. Parking is
limited and swims are located on the eastern shoreline.
Anglers are advised to restrict themselves to this area.
This is a popular pole-fishing venue.
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Malone's Lake or Corrinshigo Lough
Is located 1.9km north west of Castleblayney. Take the
N2 Castleblayney to Monaghan road turning left at the
junction with the R183 Ballybay road. The lake is situated
less than 1km on the right side of the road. This small
lake covers an area of 4 hectares with depths to 4m.
Parking is off road on a hard surface. Anglers should
take care on this busy road. Swims are located close
to the road and all methods produce results.
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Killygola Lake
Lies approximately 2km north of Castleblayney on the R181 Keady road. Parking
is very limited on this road and anglers should exercise great caution. The margins
of
the lake are very soft and treacherous in places and access is limited. The best
chance of access is on the Eastern Shore from the Keady road. This lake contains
a
large stock of rudd to specimen size 1.021kgs.
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Lough Ross
Lies about a mile west of Crossmaglen and is accessed on the Southern side off
the Castleblayney/Cullaville (Dundalk) road. Angling for bream, roach, or pike
is done mostly from the lakeside amenity area. The border bisects the lake.
Note: Anglers who are fishing this lake from the Northern side are advised that
a coarse rod licence and permit are required to fish.
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