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Specimen hunters in search of large Pike will find many waters where their efforts will be rewarded. This is an unexplored aspect of pike angling in the Upper Erne and surveys have revealed waters with specimen fish which are never hooked.
Specimen Pike are generally found in the larger lakes and wide deep river sections but smaller waters may also contain worthwhile fish and should not be ignored.
The main pike angling centres in the region are:
CO.CAVAN. Arva, Ballyconnell, Bawnboy, Belturbet, Blacklion, Cavan Town, Cootehill, Gowna, Shercock, and Kilnaleck.
CO.MONAGHAN. Ballybay and Clones.
CO.LEITRIM. Ballinamore, Carrigallen, Keshcarrigan and Kiltyclogher.
Co. Donegal. Assaroe
Specimen Pike are generally found in larger lakes and wide deep river stretches but smaller waters should not be ignored as they often contain worthwhile fish. Pike over 20 lbs. are regularly taken and fish over 30 lbs. are recorded annually. The abundance of excellent stocks of fodder fish ensures that Irish Pike generally grow faster than in other EU countries.
Conventional Pike angling methods are successful on most waters. All Pike should be returned alive to the water as soon as possible after unhooking and weighing.
On larger waters, boats and in some cases, the hiring of a ghillie can ensure successful Pike fishing. Supplies of Deadbaits are readily available in tackle shops at our various angling centres. Anglers are requested to observe the Pike conservation laws.
The pike bye law provides for the following conservation measures:
• a bag limit of 1 Pike in any one day,
• prohibits the killing of any pike greater than 50 cm in length,
• prohibits the possession by any person of more than 1 whole pike greater
than 50 cm or more than 1.5 kgs of pike flesh, this provision does not apply
to a person storing pike or pike parts subject to conditions,
• prohibits the possession by any person of more than 12 fish for use
as bait subject to conditions.
The Coarse fish bye law provides for the following conservation measures:
• a bag limit of 4 coarse fish in any one day,
• prohibits the killing of any coarse fish greater than 25 cm in length,
• prohibits the sale of any coarse fish in Ireland (excluding NI), this
provision will not apply to fishing tackle dealers and fish bait suppliers
who have been granted an exemption from their respective Regional Fisheries
Board.
Special Note: Reference is made on this map to land and access points which may be on private property. Such quotations do not imply a right of way. Fishermen should always take care to see that the necessary permission in the proper form is obtained from the owners. The normal access to waters is over Fisheries’ stiles. Do not open gates and park car in field. At all times respect landowners’ property. Keep the waterside clean and bring your litter home.
All pike should be returned ALIVE to the water. Be a good sport!