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Upper Lake

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Upper Lake is one of three renowned lakes in the Killarney district of Ireland, sitting within one of the country's most celebrated fishing landscapes. Covering approximately 86.63 acres with roughly 1.97 miles of shoreline, this intimate yet productive water body is part of a system that has long drawn anglers from across Ireland and beyond. The Killarney lakes collectively support fourteen species of fish, making the Upper Lake and its surrounding waters among the most diverse freshwater fisheries in the country. The lake's setting in the Killarney district places it within easy reach of excellent salmon and brown trout waters, and its wild, natural character reflects the broader quality of fishing available throughout the region.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Upper Lake and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Atlantic Salmon

Atlantic Salmon

Salmo salar

Brown Trout

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Eurasian Minnow

Eurasian Minnow

Phoxinus phoxinus

European Eel

European Eel

Anguilla anguilla

European Perch

European Perch

Perca fluviatilis

Rudd

Rudd

Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Tench

Tench

Tinca tinca

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Upper Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

The Killarney lakes system, including Upper Lake, is best fished from a boat, particularly for salmon trolling. The lake's 86.63-acre footprint and 1.97 miles of shoreline provide varied water to explore, and depth contour information is available through nautical chart applications that map the lake's underwater structure. The interconnected nature of the three Killarney lakes — Lough Leane, Muckross Lake, and Upper Lake — means anglers can move between productive areas throughout the system.

Know where you can legally fish on Upper Lake

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Co. Kerry licenses and regulations

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Take Upper Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

  • Use the map without signal

    Download the map around Upper Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.

  • Log your catches here

    Keep a private fishing journal for Upper Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.

  • HD depth charts from Garmin

    Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.

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