Anglers note that strictly no boat engines allowed on the lake - also at weekends boat hire and permits are available on the lake shore from club members. The water is crystal clear and the trout are wild inthe extreme and are difficult to catch. Best results are usually early and late in the season with a good Green peter hatch in late July. A small trout lake located near the village of Rathconrath. The lough is a productive fishery and has hatches of Olives, Chironomids and Sedges.
Fishing is with flys from a boat only.
Lough Sheelin Lough Sheelin is part of the River Inny system. May wet fly fishing on the lake using all types of fly patterns can be successful. The May fly season starts in the 2nd week of May and peaks around the last week of May or the first week in June. This is the busiest time on Lough Sheelin with a huge number of anlgers fishing the lake. During July and August fishing is best in late evening using dry fly.