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Lough Corrib

Lake fishing  County Galway · 04:57 - 20:28

Lough Corrib is a lake in County Galway. Anglers here fish mainly for European Perch, Atlantic Salmon and Northern Pike.

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Prime 84% The bite right now
Top bet: European Perch Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
81%
16°
Thu
83%
17°
Fri
81%
17°
Sat
83%
17°
Sun
80%
16°
Mon
84%
16°
Best day

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
20°C
Air temp
19°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1004 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
56.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:12–06:12 Day 06:12–19:13 Dusk 19:13–21:13

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:04–06:04 Major period 16:04–18:04 Minor period 21:04–22:34 Minor period 11:33–13:03

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

12:00
19°
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19°
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19°
15:00
19°
16:00
18°
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20:00
16°
21:00
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22:00
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23:00
14°

Likely catch now (4 species)

European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
84%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
50%
Peak season.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
36%
A fishy ripple on the water.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
17%
Active through the day, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include European Perch, Atlantic Salmon, Northern Pike and Sea Trout.

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for european perch, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for european perch at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for european perch: Small jigs, 5-8 cm.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural perch and roach patterns for european perch.
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

Lough Corrib is a lake in the west of Ireland. The River Corrib or Galway River connects the lake to the sea at Galway. It is the largest lake within the Republic of Ireland and the second largest on the island of Ireland. It covers 176 km2 and lies mostly in County Galway with a small area of its northeast corner in County Mayo.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lough Corrib?

Popular catches here include European Perch, Atlantic Salmon, Northern Pike and Sea Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Lough Corrib?

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 Lough Corrib?

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lough Corrib right now?

Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 83%.