Lackaroe House, Feakle

A welcoming modern house in a first class coarse angling area.

Laccaroe House is located in the beautiful East Clare Lakelands central to Loughs Graney, O’Grady and Bridget and Feakle is surrounded by lakes which makes it a paradise for anglers.

From the moment you arrive at Laccaroe House your hosts, Karen and Pat Breen, will endeavour to make your stay as comfortable and carefree as possible. After you check in, you will be shown to one of five tastefully decorated bedrooms - each with its own en-suite bathroom, colour television and tea/ coffee making facilities. After a good night's sleep, you can linger over a breakfast of fresh juice and fruit, cereals, homemade breads and a variety of cooked dishes from the traditional Irish breakfast to scrambled eggs.

Laccaroe House is ideally situated for a relaxing break or as a base for an activity holiday. There is an 18-hole golf course nearby and lots of opportunities for water sport activities on Lough Derg and many East coast walks. Traditional music can be found in the village every week and there is a famous traditional festival every year in August.

PRICES FROM:

LOW SEASON - Ferry & 7 nights B&B

Car and 4 - £475 per person; Car and 2 - £518 per person

Supplements apply to high cars and vans

Prices may be subject to change - please contact us direct for the latest deals

Fishing in Co Clare

The East Clare Lakelands offer some of the best coarse fishing opportunities in Ireland, with more than 40 loughs and numerous rivers teeming with rich stocks of tench, bream, rudd, roach, perch and pike.

Known for its tranquil setting, Lough Graney is a prime spot for coarse fishing. The lake is surrounded by scenic countryside and is relatively quiet with stocks of bream, roach, tench, perch and pike. Another smaller, serene lake ideal for anglers seeking a quiet fishing experience is Lough Bridget. It has good shore access and is well-stocked with bream, roach, tench and perch.

Spanning counties Clare, Tipperary, and Galway, Lough Derg is the third-largest lake in Ireland. Approximately 40km in length and up to 13km wide this lake has numerous bays, inlets and islands. Expect to catch bream, skimmers, roach, hybrids, tench, perch and pike. Pike fishing on Derg is outstanding with lots of big fish to be had. Areas with plenty of weed beds and drop-offs such as Scarriff Bay, Portumna and Dromineer are excellent spots for pike fishing. Access on foot is restricted along the northern shoreline and that’s a pity because the standard of fishing can be excellent. Bank fishing space can be found at the various cruiser marinas around the lake.

On the Tipperary side of the lough the best fishing is at Garrykennedy, Dromineer and Terryglass. On the County Clare side there is good mixed fishing at Scarriff and Mountshannon. Boat hire on Derg will open up a huge amount of coarse fishing access. Use boats for pre-baiting and accessing the remote but productive shoreline. Several marinas offer boat hire services.

A change of scene and fishing is provided by the Lower River Shannon at O'Brien's Bridge. The river sections close to Lough Derg are productive for coarse fishing. The slow-moving waters are ideal for targeting bream and roach.

The East Clare Lakelands offer a rich and varied fishing experience in a stunning natural setting. Whether you’re targeting bream in the calm waters of a secluded lake or hunting for pike in the expansive Lough Derg, the East Clare Lakelands provide a rewarding and peaceful fishing adventure.

Tackle shops are available in nearby towns such as Portumna, Killaloe, Scarriff and Ennis all offering bait, tackle and local advice. Spring and Summer are the prime time for coarse fishing, with fish being more active in warmer waters. Pike fishing can be particularly productive during colder months.

Wherever you fish in Ireland, the chances of catching fish are hugely improved by pre-baiting to attract fish into your chosen swim. Ideally this is done the evening before (or for a couple of days) using breadcrumb or local maize meal carrying particle baits such as sweetcorn, boiled wheat, hemp and pellets. Early morning and late evening are generally more productive as fish tend to feed more actively during these times.

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