Angling Centre: Multifarnham, Co Westmeath

Fishery & Location: Lough Derravaragh, (near) Mullingar

RATING CHART

Pike Fishing Rated - excellent **** very good *** good ** fair * . N/P Species not present P - Species present

Coarse Fishing Rated - excellent **** very good *** good ** fair * . N/P - species not present - P - Species Present

THE FISHERY

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Lough Derravaragh is located about 14 kms north west of Mullingar. Multyfarnham village is in close proximity off its southern shore and Castlepollard lies to the North East. Castlepollard is also a recognised angling centre offering facilities for visiting anglers. Should anglers wish to stay on this side of the lake, Castlepollard has plenty to offer.

This is a long narrow Lough nearly 5 miles (8 kms) in length and an area of over 2700 acres (1080 hectares). The Northern part of the lake is wide and shallow with depths graduating from 1.5 meters at the margins to about 6 meters at the centre of the lake. The southern half of the lake narrows into a long deep neck with depths up to 20 meters at its southern most end. A test netting survey was carried out by the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board in conjunction with the Central fisheries Board on Lough Derravaragh in March 2005. The results showed that the Roach population has collapsed from a high of 3602 individuals recorded in 1986 to a low of 50 in 2005 survey. Bream numbers have shown signs of recovery and Pike numbers remain stable. The trout numbers were also stable in the 2005 survey. The water quality on the lake has also improved.  

In recent years the fishery has produced several specimen Roach/Bream hybrids in 2008, verified by the Irish Specimen Fish Committee. It is regarded as a mixed fishery as it also supports brown trout population but is better known for its very good pike fishing.  The southern part of the lake is best for pike particularly around Clinton's and Donore. While a boat offers a distinct advantage the southern neck of the lake at Crookedwood allows for excellent shore fishing subject to permission by local landowner.

FACILITIES AND ACCESS

Public access is at a number of points around the lake which include Clintons, Collure and Whitehall. At these points anglers have direct access to the lakeshore where a boat can be launched. particularly at Donore accessible through Multyfarnham.

BOAT HIRE: is available from the Donore Caravan Park at the Multyfarnham end of the lake. Contact Paul Smith.

LINKS TO LOCAL FISHERIES GUIDES - MULLINGAR AREA

Note: Below is a list of the main angling venues/hotspots in the area. If you wish to review how we rate each fishery in terms of target angling species, please click the link below. Fisheries marked * are in the ShRFB group of managed waters and anglers require a fishing permit, see Angling Fees section below

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River Inny & Brosna System Mullingar Area
* Lough Patrick	* Ballinafid Lake
* Slevin's Lake	*  Lough Derravaragh
* Sheever Lake	* Doolin Pond
* Mc Evoy's Lake	Royal  Canal
* River Inny

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BROWSE AND SELECT FROM LISTED LOCAL ACCOMMODATION 2010

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• Annebrook Hotel and Self Catering Mullingar

• Bloomfield House Hotel, Leisure Club and Spa, Mullingar

• Beechpark Self Catering, Collinstown Co Westmeath

• Lough Owel Lodge Mullingar

LISTED ANGLING SERVICES

• Lough Derravaragh Boat Hire

• Lilliput Boat Hire Lough Ennell

• Irish Bait & Tackle Services Ballyconnell, Cavan,  Ireland

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Support - Shannon Regional Fisheries Board contact Assistant Fisheries Inspector Mr Dermot Broughan ,  Tudenham Lodge, Mullingar. For further information Tel: 044 48769 morning time only or Mobile No: 087 2595286. Email: dbroughan@shrfb.com Tel: 044 9348769 Fax: 044 9344644

Angling Support: If you are planning a fishing trip to our region and need assistance please contact  Brian Mc Manus, Angling Section Tel 057 9121777 Fax: 057 9121756 or email info@shannon-fishery-board.ie