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    Pike fishing at Tulla Angling Centre

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    The villages of Tulla, Broadford & Feakle are surrounded by some 30 to 40 lakes collectively referred to as the East Clare Lakelands. They are grouped between the River Fergus & Lakes to the west and Lough Derg to the east. Limerick City to the southeast is just a short drive away. Shannon Airport is also only a relatively short drive from this rural heartland.

    Fishing Rated: excellent ****; very good ***; good ** ;fair * ; present P; not present -.

    Pike
    Perch
    Bream
    Roach
    Tench
    Rudd
    Hybrids
    ***
    *
    **
    ***
    *
    P
    **
    **
    P
    **
    **
    **
    *
    **
    **
    *
    **
    **
    ***
    *
    **
    **
    P
    **
    *
    ***
    **
    **
    **
    P
    **
    **
    P
    ***
    **
    **
    P
    *
    *
    *
    *
    *
    **
    P
    ***
    ***
    N/P
    P
    *
    ***
    P
    ***
    **
    *
    *
    *
    Fin and Rosroe Lakes
    **
    P
    N/P
    N/P
    N/P
    *
    N/P

    Local Fishing Club contact

    Tulla and District Coarse Angling Association

    • Declan Lynch, Chairman
      Tel: +353 (0)87 937 4891
    • Mary Tubridy, Secretary
      Tel: +353 (0)87 630 5799

    Doon Lake

    Doon lake is a noted Pike Fishery and has produced some fine quality Pike over recent years. The lake is divided into two parts and is joined in the centre by a smaller pond. For best results a boat is essential which can be arranged locally from Mr Niall O’Donnell Lake View House B&B.

    FACILITIES AND ACCESS: Situated outside the village of Broadford this lake covers approximately 120 acres and can be fished from 3 venues.

    O’Donnell’s Shore: On the southern side of the lake. There is easy access here from the car park next to the waters edge. There are approximately 25 to 30 natural swims here.

    Creamery Shore: At the Creamery shore there is a car park and space for 10 to 12 anglers. This is a tranquil location surrounded by forest.

    Dooras Shore: On the opposite side of the lake there is the Dooras shore with approximately 20 natural swims. The water depth here varies between 3 and 6 meters along its length.

    TO GET THERE : To access O’Donnells Shore take the Sixmilebridge road out of Broadford for about 2 kms. The lake is alongside the road and easy to find.

    From the Creamery shore take the Tulla road from Broadford for about 4kms. The lake is again along side the road and easy to find.

    Finally to get to the Dooras shore take the Tulla road from Broadford for about 6 kms. After crossing a bridge turn left, follow the signposting along a narrow road to Mulgueen’s house. You will have to walk about 300m to the lakeshore at this point.

    Wheelchair Access Kilgory Lake

    This well developed 70 acre coarse lake and is between 10 to 20 meters deep at a casting range of 20 to 30 meters. The fishery is located 5 kms from Tulla and is regarded as one of the most important lakes in the area. Predominant species  are  Roach, Tench, Hybrids and Bream. Pike fishing is possible from the fishing stands.

    FACILITIES AND ACCESS: There is a car park located 30 m from the lakeshore which will accommodate 9 to 10 cars. To the right of the car park there are 7 timber stands and to the left 8 concrete stands.  Anglers are requested to park cars in the designated car park provided. Please avoid parking on the land owners private property. This fishery can accommodate 25 anglers simultaneously.  The depth off the stands varies but tends to be 3 or 4 meters a rod length out.

    TO GET THERE: The lake is located on the main Tulla to Broadford road. It is well signposted and approximately 2 kms from the main road.

    Wheelchair Access Lough Bridget

    Lough Bridget  is a 90 acre coarse fishery located 5 kms from Tulla on the Scariff road. There is a good stock of Pike and is frequently fished by visiting and local anglers. Boats can be launched at the car park which is beside the Tulla – Scariff road.

    FACILITIES AND ACCESS: Therer are two car parks. The main car park is located between the public road and the fishery which can accommodate up to 20 cars (off the Tulla – Scariff road). There are seven fishing stands located in the area of Swan Island adjacent to this car park.

    The second car park leads to a timber catwalk (30 stands) on the eastern shore known locally as ‘Silvergrove’  Adjacent to the car park there is a parking facility for disabled anglers leading to one wheelchair friendly stand. All other stands can be accessed by wheelchair but lack raised sides and front barriers. Access is good

    TO GET THERE: From Scariff take the road towards Tulla and after passing Bodyke village the lake is ion the left hand side of the road.

    From Broadford village take the Tulla rd for about 5 kms. Turn right at Smiths Shop and follow the signposts.

    From the direction of Tulla take the main Scariff road for about 6 kms and the lake will be on your right hand side.

    Roslara Lake

    This 50 acre prime coarse fishery is located about 7 kms from Tulla village just off the Tulla/Feakle road. The lake is well signposted and is a popular pike lake but boats are difficult to obtain locally.

    FACILITIES AND ACCESS : There are three concrete stands, four timber stands on this fishery and a slipway for launching boats immediately off the car park.

    TO GET THERE: Take the Feakle road from Tulla for 7 kms and follow the signposts.

    Wheelchair Access Clondorney Lake

    Clondorney Lake is 40 acres in area located 2 kms north of the village of Tulla. The road runs right beside the lake and you can literally fish from your car.

    FACILITIES AND ACCESS: There are nine concrete fishing platforms, each with its own parking bay which are located adjacent to the main public roadway. Some of these can provide easy access for anglers with disabilities but platforms do not safety barriers.

    TO GET THERE: Take the Gort road from Tulla and follow the signposts.

    Clonlea Lake

    This is a lovely reed fringed lake. It has all the usual coarse fish present which include Bream, Roach, hybrids, Tench and Rudd and Pike.

    FACILITIES AND ACCESS: There is car parking and slipway located on the southern shore.

    TO GET THERE: The lake  is close to Lough Avoher described on this guide. From Broadford take the Sixmilebridge road for about 3 km and turn right towards Kilkishen. The lake is signposted on the left.

    Lough Graney

    This is a large body of water about 100 acres , 5 kms long and 0.5kms wide. It is located in the northern part of East Clare, 5 kms north of Feakle village.

    This is a beautiful scenic lake with some islands and surrounded by hills on both sides. The village of Cahir lies off the southern shore and Flagmount is midway along the eastern shoreline. This is an ideal lake for the Pike angler, holding a good stock of quality Pike but for best results a boat is essential. Boats can be launched at Cahir and Flagmount piers. There are also solid swims along the shoreline but necessitates a walk to locate them. A very popular fishing stand is located on the western shore.

    FACILITIES AND ACCESS : There is a car park and access is good. At Cahir Pier there is a fishing catwalk leading to an extended fishing stand of about 30 meters, capable of accommodating comfortably 6 anglers with gear.  On the western shore opposite Flagmount a very popular fishing stand is available especially when there is a strong westerly wind. This stand is capable of  accommodating up to 4 anglers.

    TO GET THERE: From Tulla take the Feakle road and the lake is located about 5 kms to the north of Feakle village.

    Review: “Lough Graney situated in east Clare is Clare’s biggest lake and very prolific in a variety of specimen fish. From good double pike ( Please put them back, as we all know pike thrive on neglect), massive perch, and large ferox trout, along with the millions of roach and bream hybrids. There are three good places to fish from if you enjoy bank fishing. The main peg in Cahir, two piers in Flagmount village, and a secret peg just down from Killanena. The scenery is spectacular, and the fishing fantastic. So treat yourself and tight lines.” – Alan Quigley.

    Cullaunaheeda Lake

    Cullaunaheeda a 200 acre lake is one of the few lakes which holds trout as well as all species of coarse fish. It is located 7 kms south of Tulla village and 2kms north of Kilkishen village. To fish this lake a boat is essential. Best bring your own boat or enquire locally.  For the Pike angler this limestone lake is well worth a visit. It is capable of producing Pike of up to 20lbs.

    FACILITIES AND ACCESS: There are no fishing stands. Boats can be launched from a slipway beside the outflow at the lower end of the lake. Access is also possible from the Tulla – Kilkishen road.

    TO GET THERE: From Tulla take the Kilkishen road for about 7 kms and the lake is adjacent to the road.

    Fin & Rosroe Lakes

    This is a large lake located to the north of Newmarket on Fergus. It is mostly noted as a Pike Fishery and even though access is generally difficult it is possible to access the northern end of Fin lake.

    FACILITIES AND ACCESS: Access and facilities are regarded as poor on the lake i.e. there is no slipways or fishing stands.

    TO GET THERE: From Newmarket on Fergus take the Sixmilebridge road and follow the signposts.

    ROSROE LAKE (same as Fin Lake above)

    This is quite a large lake and is primarily a Pike fishery. This fishery is very similar to Fin Lake described above.

    FACILITIES AND ACCESS: Access is located on the southern shoreline. In recent years a small section of the lake has been developed as a put and take trout fishery by the local land owner.

    TO GET THERE :From Newmarket on Fergus take the road to Sixmilebridge. The lake is visible from the road.