Overview
This
is a little fished lake, although there is extremely good bank access
and parking on the bank itself, the lake is shallow for most of it's area
but contains good stocks, but a limited number of pegs.
Species
Most species are to be found in this lake including lots of hybrids,
there are a lot of pike .The Tench average around three pounds and there
are plenty of them.
Location
From Dromod take the road to Mohill, after about two miles you
will come to a turning on the left just before Cloonbonigh Lake, follow
this road for about two miles, turn right at the fork, and then turn left
at the next fork, the lake will then appear on your left.
The Swims
You will find a gap in the hedge which is the access point, about
two hundred yards after you see the lake on your left. Directly in front
of the access point, and about twenty yards from the road there are three
swims on a gravel bank, and fifty yards to the right there are two swims
in the bushes.
The Method
Waggler fished at twenty five yards into just over two feet of
water can produce quality fish, Tench and Bream, feeder can be productive
but sometimes the disturbance caused by the feeder into shallow water
can kill the prospects!! Early season prebaiting can be most effective!!
Summary
Cloonfinnan is an excellent lake, offering good sport and comfortable
banks, it is an ideal venue for the family, so take the picnic basket
and enjoy the surroundings..
