Lough Oughter - Fishery Guide

Address

Co. Cavan, Ireland

Fishery Information

Lough Oughter, also known as Killykeen, is located 5 miles west of Cavan in the Killykeen Forest Park in County Cavan, Ireland.

Coarse Fishing

Fish Species: Bream, Roach, Perch, and Pike.
Description: Lough Oughter offers excellent coarse fishing opportunities. The lake has good clear fishing banks, and access is easy with ample parking facilities. The match stretch with 60 pegs has varying depths, ranging from low numbers to 4 feet at pegs 50-60. Anglers can target Bream, Roach, Perch, and Pike in this area.
Season: Coarse fishing is available all year round.
Methods: All legal fishing methods are permitted for coarse fishing. However, live bait is not allowed for pike fishing.
Cost: Coarse fishing at Lough Oughter is free.

Pike Fishing

Fish Species: Bream, Roach, Perch, and Pike.
Description: Lough Oughter is renowned for its pike fishing opportunities. The lake features clear fishing banks, and access is convenient with good parking facilities. The match stretch with 60 pegs offers different depths, ranging from low numbers to 4 feet at pegs 50-60. Anglers have the chance to catch Bream, Roach, Perch, and Pike in this area.
Season: Pike fishing is available all year round.
Methods: All legal fishing methods are allowed for pike fishing, except the use of live bait.
Cost: Coarse fishing at Lough Oughter is free.

What size do the fish go to?

The fish in Lough Oughter can reach varying sizes depending on the species. Please refer to the specific fish species mentioned below for more information.

What tactics work well?

For coarse fishing in Lough Oughter, successful tactics include targeting specific species using appropriate baits and fishing methods. Pike fishing requires specific techniques as well. Please refer to the respective species and methods sections below for more details.