Councillors believe this will increase tourism.
A Westmeath angling group wants more fishing platforms put in place along the River Shannon.
Athlone Fisheries along with local Fianna Fail rep Frankie Keena says the move will increase tourism footfall in the town.
Councillor Keena wants to arrange a meeting between the local authority, Inland Fisheries Ireland, the Inland Waterways Association and the ESB to meet a local consensus on the project.
The Athlone man says it's needed before seeking government funding:
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