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Cloonacleigha Lake

Lake fishing  Ireland · 04:04 - 21:11

Cloonacleigha Lake is a lake in Ireland. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Northern Pike Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 15 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
71%
17°
Best day
Tue
70%
17°
Wed
37%
16°
Thu
42%
16°
Fri
40%
16°
Sat
38%
19°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
15°C
Air temp
13°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:19–05:19 Dusk 19:56–21:56

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:27–00:27 Major period 10:27–12:27 Minor period 19:40–21:10 Minor period 01:44–03:14

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

20:00
13°
21:00
13°
22:00
12°
23:00
12°
00:00
12°
01:00
12°
02:00
12°
03:00
12°
04:00
12°
05:00
12°
06:00
13°
07:00
14°

Likely catch now (1 species)

Northern Pike
Esox lucius
65%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 15 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Cloonacleigha Lake is a lake in Ireland.

Popular catches here include Northern Pike.

Northern Pike fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spoon for northern pike, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for northern pike at dusk. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try firetiger, chartreuse or red and black for northern pike.
Lure Spoon for northern pike: Big spoons.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Cloonacleigha Lough is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. It is located in south County Sligo and forms part of the course of the Owenmore River.

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More waters nearby

Ballygawley Lough Ireland · 16.2 km away Callow Lough Lower Ireland · 31.8 km away River Moy (Ballina) County Mayo · 36.5 km away Donegal Bay Ireland · 46.7 km away Gulladoo Lough Ireland · 64.8 km away Lough Aroshin Ireland · 66.4 km away Lough Funshinagh Ireland · 71.1 km away Lough Mask County Mayo · 72.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cloonacleigha Lake?

Popular catches here include Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Cloonacleigha Lake?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Cloonacleigha Lake?

Northern Pike fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Cloonacleigha Lake right now?

Right now Northern Pike is the most likely catch, at about 100%.