Lough Leane is the largest and most celebrated of the three Killarney Lakes, covering approximately 19 square kilometres in County Kerry in the southwest of Ireland. Nestled within Killarney National Park and set against the dramatic backdrop of Macgillycuddy's Reeks, this iconic lake is part of the River Laune catchment and drains westward through the River Laune toward Castlemaine Harbour. The lake is renowned throughout Ireland for its free-rising trout and productive salmon fishing, drawing anglers from across the country and beyond. Its waters support one of the most diverse freshwater fish communities in Ireland, including the globally unique Killarney shad — a landlocked subspecies found nowhere else on earth. Fishing on Lough Leane is free of charge, making it one of the most accessible quality fisheries in the country.