Fishing near Cavan, Co. Cavan

Cavan town sits at the heart of County Cavan — Ireland's "Lakeland County" — where a dense network of lakes, rivers and streams makes it one of the country's most productive angling destinations. Lough Oughter lies just 5 km away, the River Annalee runs close to town, and the River Erne is within easy reach. The area is best known for coarse fishing, with pike a particular draw, though wild brown trout lakes and game angling river stretches add variety throughout the county.