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Lough Corrib

Lake fishing  County Galway · 04:08 - 21:09

Lough Corrib is a lake in County Galway. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
16°C
Air temp
16°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
77.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:23–05:23 Day 05:23–19:54 Dusk 19:54–21:54

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

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Likely catch now (4 species)

European Perch
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
46%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Salmon
Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
22%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Sea Trout
Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
18%
Active through the day, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
14%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Lough Corrib is a lake in County Galway.

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

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.

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

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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More waters nearby

Lough Mask County Mayo · 17.6 km away River Moy (Ballina) County Mayo · 74.4 km away Kenmare Bay coast County Kerry · 182.9 km away Cork Harbour coast County Cork · 194.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lough Corrib?

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

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 46%.