Stillwater · Limestone · North / Cavan, IE

Annagh Lake

Annagh Lough, a small lake in County Cavan, Ireland, viewed from its shoreline

Managed rainbow trout lake in County Cavan.

Good · Trout
Peter Ross Dabbler · 10-12
Goodlive now
Murrough evening rise expected on Annagh Lake
Good wave on — drift country. Drift fishing weather — three flies on a long leader.
72% confidence

Annagh Lake is often best in spring through autumn.

What moved it
  • WindW 7 km/hLight breeze
Today's fly
Peter Ross Dabbler
Peter Ross Dabbler10-12
Proven pattern for this period
Conditions on the water
Live gauge
Wind
Light breeze
W 7 km/h
N
W
from the west
WaveRipple
Water temp—
Air temp16°C
CloudOvercast
Pressure1021 hPa
Rain · recent0.0 mm

Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.

How to fish it · for Trout
When
The murrough is on. Green Peter may also come into play as the day warms. The ripple is helpful — fish should move onto the feed and a slow-drifted team or single wet will cover water well. Dusk on the lough is prime time for surface feeding — stay out as long as light allows.
Where
Start with Bibio (10-12) — on the bob / top dropper. If that does not produce, switch depth or speed before changing the pattern entirely.
The plan
Plan A

Start with Bibio (10-12) — on the bob / top dropper. If that does not produce, switch depth or speed before changing the pattern entirely.

Plan B

If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.

Watch for

Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.

Boat — drift

A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.

Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface

Hatch predictions

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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey

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Through the year
0–3 scale · August highlighted
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Trout seasonSeason
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Daphnia SwarmHatch
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Daddy Long LegsHatch
2
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2
Lake OliveHatch
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2
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
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2
1

Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.

Ranked for today
Trout fly box
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
  • Book via IFI website
  • Day permits €25–35
  • Boat hire available.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
85%
Cloud50%
Wind100%
Temp100%

Conditions are ideal for Annagh Lake — wind, cloud and temperature all line up.

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Pike
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25 km
Brown trout
Corranny Lake
25 km
Rainbow trout
Lough Sheelin
28 km
Brown trout
Gallery · 2
  1. Annagh Lough, a small lake in County Cavan, Ireland, viewed from its shoreline
    Annagh Lough, County Cavan
  2. Terrain map of the venue
    Terrain map
About this water

Managed rainbow trout lake in County Cavan. IFI-managed permit system with day tickets available year-round. Spring-fed 100-acre lake with recent facility upgrade (Log Cabin clubhouse and jetty). Stocked with rainbow and brown trout. Managed by Butlersbridge Trout Anglers.

  • Lough
  • Limestone
Water quality (WFD)
  • Ecology: Unknown
  • Chemical: Unknown
Why this score
  • Wind conditions (ripple) closely match what this water fishes best in.
  • Temperature (cool) is in the sweet spot for summer fishing.
  • Murrough is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
Directions
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Seasons & zones
  • Trout 17 March → 30 November
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