Loughs Agency to hold annual Pike Fishing Festival

Last year's event was a huge success with nearly 50 anglers taking part and 26 pike caught and returned to the water. The largest (111cm), was caught by John Kelly.

John, who also won 450 worth of angling equipment said: "Thank you all very much for this event, one of the main jewels in the north west angling world. This is one of the best pike venues in the UK."

The pike fishing competition will take place on the middle lake between 10am until 4pm. Entry fee is 10 for adults and 5 for juniors each day (all juniors to be accompanied by an adult).

Saturday will be strictly shore fishing whilst on Sunday there is availability for 12 boats on the lake.

These events are suitable for adults and juniors making it an ideal day out for the family. There will be lots of top prizes and plenty of opportunity to learn the art of pike fishing.

Lionel Knobbs, Angling Development Manager with the Loughs Agency said: "This is a great weekend for both juniors and adults to develop their skills in pike angling.

"We had a lot of families taking part last year and quite a few mums and sons learning about the sport for the first time."

Anyone interested in attending are advised to pre-register by emailing [email protected] before 5pm on 2nd September or for further information or to register please contact +44 (0) 2871 342100 or log on to www.loughs-agency.org.