Lough Derg Ireland

The scenic villages of Killaloe and Ballina are divided by the River Shannon at the southern end of the mighty 32,000 acre Lough Derg. These villages are 25 kms from Limerick City and approximately 50 kms from Shannon Airport.  Killaloe is a well established Pike and Coarse Angling Centre with all supporting services available to the visitor. Click here to see a map of Killaloe 








WHERE TO FISH   
There are many hidden waters, remote shores and island swims on the southern end of Lough Derg .

Primary inflows River Shannon
Primary outflows River Shannon
Basin countries Ireland

Max. length 38.6 km (24.0 mi)
Max. width 12.9 km (8.0 mi)
Surface area 130 km2 (50 sq mi)
Average depth 7.6 m (25 ft)
Max. depth 36 m (118 ft)
Water volume 0.887 km3 (0.213 cu mi)
Residence time 0.15 year
Shore length1 179,000 m (587,000 ft)
Surface elevation 33.5 m (110 ft)