Lough Corrib

Lake

Lough Corrib is Ireland's largest lake at 17,800 hectares. It is world-famous for wild brown trout fishing, particularly the mayfly season, and also holds pike, perch, and salmon.

County
Galway/Mayo
Province
Connacht
Nearest Town
Oughterard
IFI District
Western

Access Information

Free fishing. Multiple public launch slips and shore access points around the lake.

Species Found Here (8)

Coarse

Eel
Present
Tench
Present
Bream
Common
Roach
Common
Rudd
Common
Dace
Abundant

Game

Brown Trout
Common

Predator

Perch
Common

Regulations

National Regulations That Apply

Licence: Varies
Permit: Varies

Methods: Only rod and line permitted. Maximum 2 rods at any time. No live fish as bait. No transfer of live roach between waters. Must not kill foul-hooked fish.

Additional: You may not fish for eels and any eels caught must be returned to the water. On waters designated closed or catch and release for salmon, you may not use worms as bait and may only use single or double barbless hooks.

Source: IFI

Licence: No
Permit: Frequently
Season Opens: February 15 - March 17 (varies)
Season Closes: September 15 - October 12 (varies)

Season Notes: Start of season varies by fishery, most open between February 15th and March 17th. Most close September 30th with some exceptions closing between September 15th and October 12th. Clubs may set their own dates.

Bag Limit: Varies by fishery. IFI advises sustainable fishing and catch & release.

Size Limit: Almost every river and lake has defined size limits that vary from water to water.

Methods: Some clubs restrict to fly fishing only. On waters closed or C&R for salmon, worms banned and single/double barbless hooks required.

Additional: Permit usually required on rivers (club-managed, typically EUR 10-20). Many loughs including Corrib, Mask, Conn, Cullin, Arrow, Allen, Ree and Derg are free with no permit required.

Source: IFI

Licence: No
Permit: Rarely

Season Notes: No closed season. Fish year round.

Bag Limit: 4 coarse fish per day. Must be 25cm fork length or under.

Size Limit: Maximum size 25cm fork length.

Methods: No live fish as bait. No fishing for eels (return all eels). No transfer of live roach between waters. No selling of coarse fish.

Additional: Most coarse angling in Ireland is free. Permits mainly required in Midland Fisheries Area and on ESB fisheries. Additional rules may apply on waters where salmon/trout fishing also takes place.

Source: IFI

Important: Regulations change regularly. Always check with Inland Fisheries Ireland or enquire locally before fishing.
Quick Facts
  • Type Lake
  • Fishing Free
  • Species 8
  • County Galway/Mayo
Location

Lat: 53.4500, Lon: -9.1667

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