| Lough Muckno is on the east side of Castleblaney. |
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| Lough Muckno - White Island
Is accessed to the right of the carpark. 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 thefeeder 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. Stocks of bream.
Black Island
Is accessed as for White Island. There is a match stretch here, the bank is good for fishing into water of 10ft. Good catches here for perch, roach and bream.
Lough Muckno - 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 30ft along the stretch. This area produces great catches of quality roach, bream and pike.
Lough Muckno - 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.
lough Muckno - Toome Point
Is directly across from south point and is best accessed from the same direction. Access is through a gateway. 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.
Lough Muckno - 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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| Species: Bream, Hybrid, Perch, Pike, Roach |
| Facilities: Parking |
| Number of swims: 1000 |
| Season: All year round |
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| Permits: Coarse fishing is free. |
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