Lough Corrib

Ireland's west contains the lake known as Lough Corrib. Galway's Lake and Sea are connected by the River Corrib or Galway River. It is the second-biggest lake on the island of Ireland and the largest lake in the Republic of Ireland (after Lough Neagh). With a small portion of its northeastern corner in County Mayo, it has a total area of 176 km2 and is mostly located in County Galway.

Over 360 islands can be found in the lake, including the stunning Inchagoil Island, which boasts woods, beaches, and views of the Maumturk range and the Connemara highlands. The Hen's Castle national monument is located on the island of Caislean-na-Circe. From Galway City to Maum in County Galway, the renowned Lough Corrib is around 35 miles long and teeming with wild brown trout and salmon. The fishing seasons for trout and salmon begin on February 15 and terminate on September 30 respectively.

Due to its rich fauna and surroundings, Lough Corrib is also a Ramsar Site and a Special Area of Conservation. Nevertheless, it is legal to fish there because of the lake's abundance of trout, pike, and salmon.

Surface area: 176 km2

Location: Counties Galway & Mayo, Ireland