Angling

Hollygrove Lake

Hollygrove is approx 40 acre lake located between Ballygar and Athleague, upstream of Rookwood Bridge on the River Suck system. It is within half a kilometre of the main River Suck.

The lake is fairly shallow , typically 5 feet with two deep veins where bank fishing is best. It is primarily a Tench and Pike fishery. Pike to 25lbs+ have been recorded here over the years. Most Pike are caught trolling dead bait. Spinning from the Island has proved successful in the past using an American ‘Jerk’ bait.

Facilities & Access

Inland Fisheries Ireland provides facilities on the fishery. There is an access road into the lake, car park (accommodation for about 6 cars) and footbridge providing access to the island which can accommodate up to 8 angling spaces on the shore. This compliments the stand on the road shore which is capable of accommodating up to 4 anglers. An Information Board is available at the entrance to the fishery.

Getting there

From Athleague take the N63 road to Ballygar a distance of about 6 kms. In Ballygar turn right at the village onto the R 362. About 6 kms from here you will meet Hollygrove cross roads, turn left and left again. The lake will be on the right hand side of the road.

Source: http://fishinginireland.info/