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Lough Neagh Eel | Local Eel From Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland | TasteAtlas

Lough Neagh Eel

Lough Neagh eel belong to the Anguilla anguilla species of yellow and silver wild eels, large, narrow headed and short-tailed. When cooked, their flesh is white and soft while their flavor is earthy. To retain their protected name, the eels must be caught using sustainable fishing methods at Lough Neagh lake in Northern Ireland, which provides the eels with high quality natural feeding, adding to their unique flavor.