Lough Derg’s pike don’t switch to Mayfly in May time, but they do feed hard and fight even harder. What’s more if you’re in the know the chance of a 100cm plus fish is probably a bit better than maybe…

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Thomas had lots of big pike with Paul, but his best was 115cm

13 May: Paul Bourke was guiding one of Cedric Charpentier’s clients. They had great fishing lots of big pike caught but best of all Thomas caught a new PB at 115cm.
Big Lough Derg pike
Big Lough Derg pike

15 May: French pike angling guide Pierre Montjarret reported insane fishing today with Nicklas Jonsson and Stephan Nielsen. The anglers had 6 fish over 1 meter and 4 of these were over 10kg. The big fish measured 103cm, 104cm, 106cm, 111cm, 111cm and 112cm!
Paolo had his first pike over 1m
Paolo had his first pike over 1m

Visiting angler Paolo, fishing with Cedric Charpentier had his first pike over 1m.

16 April: Pierre Montjarret tells us he had another crazy day on Derg today with Nicklas Jonsson and Stephan Nielsen. they had 4 pike over the meter mark. The fish were 101cm, 105cm,  109cm and the biggest – 111cm for 11.1kg.
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Paolo finished as he started – catching good pike

17 April: Paolo finishes his few days fishing with Cedric Charpentier with more great fishing.
Back she goes
Back she goes

Go fishing…

Peche Irlande Passion

Cedric Charpentier offers some of the best fishing pike fishing holidays available in the Shannon area. Concentrating on Lough Derg he has boats and accommodation available. With over 10 years experience he is sure to organise an unforgettable angling holiday.
Mobile: +353(0)86 22 10 900 
E-mail : [email protected]
Web: http://peche-irlande-passion.com

Pierre Monjarret

Pierre Monjarret moved to Ireland in 2007 to pursue his dream as a guide. It is now many years since he cast his first line on Lough Derg. Throughout that time his passion for this lake has never faded, always something new to learn, new techniques to develop and challenges that remind you why you love catching big fish!
Address: Killaloe, County Clare, Ireland
Telephone: +353 (0)87 215 83 37
Web: www.pierremonjarret.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pierre.monjarret.1

Black Bay Lodge

BlackBay Lodge overlooks Lough Derg,  is located in a strategic position close to several fishing spots having different types of water and environmental conditions. We look after our guests during his daily activities: from the selection of the most appropriate lure to the accurate teaching of precise techniques.
BlackBay Fishing Lodge, Co. Clare, Ireland
Mail [email protected]
Phone +39 342 8015973 or +353 (87) 711 4081
Web:  http://www.blackbaylodge.com/

Irish Fishing Tours

Our comprehensive packages include a guiding service, boat and tackle hire, food and accommodation. Using our local knowledge, we have carefully selected a range of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets.
Paul Bourke 087 1953554
Web: www.irishfishingtours.com Email: [email protected]

All over a 1m!
All over a 1m!