Hodson Bay sits on the western shore of Lough Ree, near Athlone in County Westmeath, and serves as one of the most accessible entry points to the lake.

A boat launch is located here alongside a small harbour and beach area, making it a practical put-in for boaters and paddlers heading out onto Lough Ree.

The bay is also a hub for water-based activities, with Baysports operating canoeing, kayaking, sailing, and other lake recreation from the site.

Viking Tours runs public sailings from Athlone town that stop at the small harbour here, connecting the bay to the broader Shannon waterway.