1. Here you see the first 8 km of the total 40 km length of Lough Derg. 2. This is the landscape you can expect while fishing. 3. The harbor of Killaloe where boats are waiting for you to pop in at only 10 min. from the B&B. 4. From April till end October you will find a lot of weeds around the islands. 5. Right here I caught my first 20 pounder many years ago during my first trip to Lough Derg. 6. This island has an old ruin behind the trees, find the donkey. 7. Playing will not make you catch any fish but you risk hitting some rocks under the water surface. 8. After leaving Killaloe over the Shannon River you will reach Lough Derg very soon. 9. The shores are dangerously full of rocks AND of Pike! 10. The many bays make you forget you are fishing on a giant lake. 11. The most of the rocks are just under the surface, watch out!
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Lough Derg.

Lough Derg, 32,000 acres, is the largest lake on the Shannon River (386 kms).

The lake extends approximately 40  kilometers from Portumna in the north to Killaloe in the south. The widest point is 12 kilometers between Scarriff and Youghal Bay.

Geograficly seen, the lake is divided in two parts each with its own characteristics.
The northern part with peninsulas and islands and the banks are sloping and fertile agricultural land interspersed with woods.

The southern part is landscaped a lot wilder and the lake much deeper, nearly 36 meters, because erosion has formed a deep gap between the mountains of Slieve Bernagh and Arra.

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The southern section of the great Lough Derg around Killaloe and Ballina is a delight.

Great scenery and natural beauty combine with plenty of opportunities for boating and other water sports.

Lough Derg is a paradise for fishing enthusiasts who target on pike and coarse fish and as much attractive for people who wish to make a boat tour or enjoy the lake with a canoe.

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