Lough Derg - A Fishing Kingdom

Lough Derg is the largest lake on the river Shannon. The lake is a natural mixed fishery offering superb pike and coarse fishing. It also has wild brown trout which are mostly fished during the mayfly season. The lake has many islands and sheltered bays that offer interesting and exciting places to fish. Bream, Tench, Rudd, Roach and Perch can be fished from a lake boat.

The lake is rated a top water for record weight pike. The European Pike Angling Challenge is an annual event and is normally held during the third week of September.

You will not require a licence for fishing.

For more information about fishing in Ireland go to shannon-fishery-board.ie

Fishing at our houses

Our three houses are set in 30 acres nestling right on the shores of Lough Derg. Our guests only have to walk to the end of the garden to start their days fishing. We have a private pier and also supply bait fridges and tackle storage. Our houses are 4 star and sleep up to 6 people.

Our boats are Anglers Fancy boats build by John Meaghar, Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary. These boats are renowned for their ability to drift very slowly. The heavy gauge of fiberglass used in their construction makes them very safe and stable.

Many of our guests finish off their days fishing with a few pints and some food at The Half Barrel Pub in Whitegate.

We also organise sea fishing day trips. Carrigaholt Sea Angling Centre, based in the fishing village of Carrigaholt on the South side of the Loop Head peninsula, offers fishing trips on it's charter boat, the Clare Dragoon.

Shannon Estuary and Atlantic Charter are based in Kilrush marina for easy access to all the best fishing spots in any kind of weather. Over 20 species to fish for: Shark, Tope, Ray, Conger, Skate trips a speciality, general angling also.

We know two local ghillies that have vast amounts of experience fishing Lough Derg are available for hire for half day or full days fishing.

Bait shops: Garry Kenny Portumna, Scariff, Killaloe.
You will not require a licence for fishing.

Shore Fishing

There is natural access for shore fishing at Williamstown harbour which is less than 2 km from our houses. Fishing from the quay is possible for pike, perch and bream of reasonable size. Rossmore Pier is located is on the mouth of the Woodford River in secluded surroundings. There is good fishing from the pier for pike, perch, bream and rudd.

East Clare Lake lands

The east Clare Lakelands comprises of over 40 lakes and rivers. The area is most popular for pike and coarse fishing with abundant stocks of pike, bream, tench, rudd, roach and perch. Most waters are very accessible with car parking close by. Purpose build fishing stands have been erected on some lakes to provide greater ease of access. Some of the most popular lakes are Lough Bridget, Doon and the Kilgory lakes.

River Shannon

For those who prefer river fishing, the River Shannon is located just over 20 miles from our houses. The River Shannon is 386 km long and is the longest river in Ireland.