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Fishery Information
Lough Bane, known as An Loch Bán in Irish, is a glacial lake located on the border of County Meath and County Westmeath in Ireland. The county border runs east–west through the center of the lake. Lough Bane forms part of the Lough Bane and Lough Glass Special Area of Conservation. It is the largest of three lakes in this SAC, the others being Lough Glass and Lough Glass North. The lake is positioned about 10 km from Oldcastle, County Meath. It is a highly alkaline, spring-fed lake with exceptional clarity and also serves as a reservoir for the surrounding areas, including Oldcastle and Kells.
What size do the fish go to?
Lough Bane is known for its quality brown and rainbow trout. However, the specific size of the fish in Lough Bane is not mentioned in the provided information. The lake also hosts other species, including perch, eel, and pike.
What tactics work well?
While the lake is known for its trout fishing, the specific tactics that work best for fishing on Lough Bane are not provided. Given the depth of the lake, up to 16 meters in places, deep-water fishing techniques could potentially be successful. The Lough Bane Angling Association controls fishing on the lake and may have more specific information.
What facilities are on site?
Is parking available?
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