Lough Corrib
Site Overview
Lough Corrib is the second-largest lake in Ireland, with clear limestone water, islands and submerged archaeological remains including crannógs and ancient boats. Pike, perch and brown trout roam the drop-offs, and the calm, salt-free setting makes it a favourite for training and exploration. A fascinating inland dive blending history and nature. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for the power of the Atlantic, and remains a favourite among Irish divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for the power of the Atlantic, and remains a favourite among Irish divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for the power of the Atlantic, and remains a favourite among Irish divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for the power of the Atlantic, and remains a favourite among Irish divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for the power of the Atlantic, and remains a favourite among Irish divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for the power of the Atlantic, and remains a favourite among Irish divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for the power of the Atlantic, and remains a favourite among Irish divers.
Dive Briefing
"Plan the dive around a crannóg or drop-off and brief on visibility and silt. Descend slowly, control buoyancy to avoid stirring mud, and use a torch for the archaeology and fish. Watch for boat traffic on the large lake, and ascend with a safety stop. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point. Follow your guide closely, monitor your thermal comfort and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point."
Signature Marine Life
Pike
Esox lucius
Best: Year-round
Perch
Perca fluviatilis
Best: Year-round
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Best: Year-round
Eel
Anguilla anguilla
Best: Year-round
Crannóg Remains
Archaeology
Best: Year-round
Safety & Hazards
- Limited visibility
- Cold deep water
- Silt suspension
- Boat traffic
- Entanglement
- No surge
Traveler Notes
Who is this for?
Good for intermediate divers and training groups who want a unique archaeology dive in calm freshwater. A great contrast to coastal sites. It suits confident cold-water divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich invertebrate life over tropical abundance. It suits confident cold-water divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich invertebrate life over tropical abundance. It suits confident cold-water divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich invertebrate life over tropical abundance. It suits confident cold-water divers who value dramatic scenery, wrecks and rich invertebrate life over tropical abundance.
Quick Stats
Dive Logistics
- Corrib Dive
Photography Info
Best for: wide_angle, macro
Nearby Stay
The Lodge at Doonbeg
Doonbeg • 20km away
The Killaloe Hotel
Killaloe • 5km away