Introduction

The River Inny is over 50 km in length where you can expect very good fishing for Roach, Bream and Pike The section described here is from upstream of Lough Derravaragh into Lough Iron and finally into Lough Ree. The River varies in depth from approximately 1.5 metres to over 3 metres in normal water levels.

The best fishing stretches are at (i) Coolnagun ii Inny Bridge (iii) Ballycorkey Bridge. Lough Iron is fringed with dense weed beds and holds large Pike. There is no public access to the Lough except from the River Inny itself, a boat is required. Angling access is provided at the Bridges and in most cases extensive bank fishing is available up stream and down stream from these Bridges. There is a large stock of Pike in many locations throughout the length of the River with numerous hot spots. Fish of over 10 kgs are caught each season, the norm would be under 4 kgs.

The River Inny above the bridge at Ballycorkey is a Hot Spot for Roach and below the bridge is especially noted for its good Bream. The section around Ballinalack on the N4 can produce good Roach fishing in late May and early June as they go to spawn.