Lough Ree is widely regarded as one of the premier angling venues in the country. Tourist and home-based anglers flock to its shores throughout the year to enjoy their particular facet of the sport. It is noted for its big pike, many exceeding 9kg (20lb), which can be caught while boat fishing from virtually all locations. Indeed in three weeks’ time, the lough, for the fifth successive year, will host the three-day pike angling world cup and international pike boat festival…
Irish Times, 22/03/14. Read the full article ‘Lough Ree widely regarded as one of Ireland’s premier angling venues‘.