Angling In County Westmeath - Lough Derravaragh |
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Located approximately 8 miles north west of Mullingar with the village of Multyfarnham on its southern shore and Castlepollard to the north-east. Lough Derravargh is a long narrow lake almost 8kms in length, with an area of over 1080 hectares. The northern part of the lake is broad and shallow while the long neck towards Crookedwood is narrow and deep. Although trout stocks are not as plentiful as other lakes in the region, fly fishing can be worthwhile, especially during the mayfly hatch. Sizeable trout can also be taken on the troll during September/October. Lough Derravaragh is an exceptionally good pike lake and holds stocks of large pike to specimen weight. It can be fished from the shore but a boat is recommended. There are also large stocks of coarse fish including roach and bream. |
