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The Fermanagh Lakelands is a haven for anglers. With its abundance of Loughs and Rivers, our waters offer game anglers the opportunity to fish for salmon and wild brown trout as well as stocked rainbow and brown trout. The famous sonaghan, ferox and gillaroo can also be found in these diverse waters.

The Coarse angler will find some of the finest fishing available in Europe, with bream, roach and hybrids in abundance as well as perch and tench. Add to this pike fishing that is second to none - whether seeking to catch them on fly or in a more traditional manner and the region offers all anglers wonderful opportunities.

There is no close season for the coarse fisherman and it is possible for the game angler to fish during all twelve months as our designated rainbow fisheries remain open all year round.

There are many popular Loughs, rivers and fisheries that are easily accessed by visitors. Lough Erne & Lough Melvin being the more well known.

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Lough Erne

Lough Erne is made up of the Upper Lough East of Enniskillen and the Lower Lough which runs west to Belleek. The Lough is a mixed coarse and game fishery. The game angling, in the main, takes place on the Lower Lough although trout are found throughout the system. The Lower Lough is a large expanse of water, over 15 miles long with numerous islands and bays. These provide vast areas of shallow water and rocky shores making for ideal fishing grounds. Although a limited number of salmon run the Lough wild brown trout are the quarry and the Lough holds an excellent head of fish.

The average with of fish caught fly fishing is in the 1.5 to 2lbs range. However each season will see a good number from 3lbs to 7lbs or more. The trout are pretty evenly distributed throughout the Lower Lough, and although there is a natural movement throughout the year and definite migration towards the spawning streams and rivers in late summer and early autumn.

Area:
15,303 Hectares
Species:
Brown Trout & Salmon
Season:
1st March – 30th September
Methods:
Fly fishing, spinning and worm fishing. Whilst shore fishing is possible the majority of the fishing is by boat in the traditional Irish Lough style.
Limits:
6 trout per rod per day. Min takeable size – 30cm
Other Restrictions:
When trolling, fishing rods and lines or hand lines shall not be used in excess of: A – four in a boat occupied by three or more people; B – three in a boat occupied by two people, and C – two in a boat occupied by one person. A separate licence and permit is required for each rod.
Boats:
Fishing from mechanical and non mechanical boats is permitted
Licence:
19 and over – FCB Game Fishing Licence. 12 to 19 – FCB Juvenile Game Fishing Rod Licence. Under 12 – None.
Permit:
Over 19 – DCAL Game Fishing permit. Under 19 – DCAL Juvenile Game Fishing Permit
Disabled Access:
On the Lower Lough there is access at Stewarts Shore and limited access at Ely Lodge, Boa Island Bridges, Muckross and Trory and on the Town stretches in Enniskillen

Lough Melvin

Sitting on the western end of Co. Fermanagh this is one of Ireland’s most famous Loughs. It is home to three distinct species of trout – the magic sonaghan, the gillaroo and the ferox – as well as enjoying a run of spring salmon and grilse. Fishing starts in February with the arrival of the first salmon and continues through the months with grilse from May to July and wonderful trout fishing throughout the season. Trolling is the most used method for the springers but fly fishing for the sonaghan and gillaroo, as well as the grilse, is excellent.

Area:
424 Hectares
Species:
Salmon, grilse, brown, sonaghan, gillaroo and ferox trout
Season:
1st February – 30th September
Methods:
All legal methods
Limits:
6 Trout – minimum takeable size 28cm
Other Restrictions:
None – other than those that may be laid down by the Association
Boats:
Fishing from boats with engines permitted
Licence:
19 and over – FCB Game Fishing Rod Licence. 12 to 19 – FCB Juvenile Game Fishing Rod Licence. Under 12 – None
Permit:
As issued by the Garrison & Lough Melvin Anglers Association
Disabled Access:
None

Where to look

Lough/River
Species
Mill Lough, Bellanaleck
Rainbow and Brown Trout
Lough Keenaghan, Belleek
Brown Trout
Lough Corranny, Rosslea
Rainbow Trout
Lough Corry, Rosslea
Brown Trout
Lakes Achork, Glencreawan and Meenameen, Navar Forest, Derrygonnelly
Brown and Rainbow Trout
Ballinamallard River, Ballinamallard
Brown Trout and Occasional Salmon
Colebrooke River, Maguiresbridge
Brown Trout
Ballydoolagh Lough, Enniskillen
Roach, Perch, Pike and Eels
Killyfole Lake, Lisnaskea
Roach, Bream, Hybrids, Perch, Pike and Eels
Trory, Lough Erne, Enniskillen
Bream, Roach, Hybrids, Perch, Pike and Eels
Ely Lodge, Lough Erne, Enniskillen
Bream, Roach, Hybrids, Perch, Pike and Eels
Lough MacNean – Lower & Upper, Belcoo and Blacklion, Co. Cavan
Bream, Roach, Hybrids, Perch, Rudd, Pike and Eels
River Erne, Cornagrade, Enniskillen
Bream, Roach, Hybrids, Perch, Pike and Eels
River Erne, Sligo Road, Enniskillen
Bream, Roach, Perch, Pike, Hybrids and Eels
Upper River Erne, Bellanaleck
Bream, Roach, Hybrids, Perch, Pike
River Erne, Broadmeadow, Enniskillen
Bream, Roach, Perch, Pike, Hybrids and Eels
Upper River Erne Schools, Enniskillen
Bream, Roach, Hybrids, Perch, Pike and Eels
Belle Isle Estate, Lisbellaw
Pike, Roach and Breams (Available for Residents only)

Angling Events

Mini Mahons Fishing Festival, 19th - 23rd April, Details from 028 6862 1656

Waterways Ireland 30th Anniversary Classic Fishing Festival, 26th - 30th April, Details from 028 6632 5050

Mahon's Fishing Competition, 3rd - 7th May, Details from 028 6862 1656

Gold Cup Fishing Competition, 10th - 14th May, Details from 07736129627

Buzzies Grand Fishing Competition, 17th - 21st May, Details from 028 6632 3886

Mahons Veterans Fishing Festival, 17th - 24th May, Details from 028 6862 1656

For further information on events, fishing permits etc please contact... 

Fermanagh Tourist Information Centre
Wellington Road
Enniskillen
Tel: 028 6632 3110
Email: tic@fermanagh.gov.uk

Angling Packages

Share Holiday Village, Lisnaskea
3 Day full board break for only £102!!  Fishing breaks for six or more persons on Upper Lough Erne are available during weekends or for 3, 5 or 7 days.

To book please call 028 6772 2122
Email: celia@sharevillage.org
Web: www.sharevillage.org

 

Click here for angling listings.

The Fermanagh Lakelands is a haven for anglers. With its abundance of Loughs and Rivers, our waters offer game anglers the opportunity to fish for salmon and wild brown trout as well as stocked rainbow and brown trout. The famous sonaghan, ferox and gillaroo can also be found in these diverse waters.

The Coarse angler will find some of the finest fishing available in Europe, with bream, roach and hybrids in abundance as well as perch and tench. Add to this pike fishing that is second to none - whether seeking to catch them on fly or in a more traditional manner and the region offers all anglers wonderful opportunities.

There is no close season for the coarse fisherman and it is possible for the game angler to fish during all twelve months as our designated rainbow fisheries remain open all year round.

There are many popular Loughs, rivers and fisheries that are easily accessed by visitors. Lough Erne & Lough Melvin being the more well known.

Click here for angling listings.

Lough Erne

Lough Erne is made up of the Upper Lough East of Enniskillen and the Lower Lough which runs west to Belleek. The Lough is a mixed coarse and game fishery. The game angling, in the main, takes place on the Lower Lough although trout are found throughout the system. The Lower Lough is a large expanse of water, over 15 miles long with numerous islands and bays. These provide vast areas of shallow water and rocky shores making for ideal fishing grounds. Although a limited number of salmon run the Lough wild brown trout are the quarry and the Lough holds an excellent head of fish.

The average with of fish caught fly fishing is in the 1.5 to 2lbs range. However each season will see a good number from 3lbs to 7lbs or more. The trout are pretty evenly distributed throughout the Lower Lough, and although there is a natural movement throughout the year and definite migration towards the spawning streams and rivers in late summer and early autumn.

Area:
15,303 Hectares
Species:
Brown Trout & Salmon
Season:
1st March – 30th September
Methods:
Fly fishing, spinning and worm fishing. Whilst shore fishing is possible the majority of the fishing is by boat in the traditional Irish Lough style.
Limits:
6 trout per rod per day. Min takeable size – 30cm
Other Restrictions:
When trolling, fishing rods and lines or hand lines shall not be used in excess of: A – four in a boat occupied by three or more people; B – three in a boat occupied by two people, and C – two in a boat occupied by one person. A separate licence and permit is required for each rod.
Boats:
Fishing from mechanical and non mechanical boats is permitted
Licence:
19 and over – FCB Game Fishing Licence. 12 to 19 – FCB Juvenile Game Fishing Rod Licence. Under 12 – None.
Permit:
Over 19 – DCAL Game Fishing permit. Under 19 – DCAL Juvenile Game Fishing Permit
Disabled Access:
On the Lower Lough there is access at Stewarts Shore and limited access at Ely Lodge, Boa Island Bridges, Muckross and Trory and on the Town stretches in Enniskillen

Lough Melvin

Sitting on the western end of Co. Fermanagh this is one of Ireland’s most famous Loughs. It is home to three distinct species of trout – the magic sonaghan, the gillaroo and the ferox – as well as enjoying a run of spring salmon and grilse. Fishing starts in February with the arrival of the first salmon and continues through the months with grilse from May to July and wonderful trout fishing throughout the season. Trolling is the most used method for the springers but fly fishing for the sonaghan and gillaroo, as well as the grilse, is excellent.

Area:
424 Hectares
Species:
Salmon, grilse, brown, sonaghan, gillaroo and ferox trout
Season:
1st February – 30th September
Methods:
All legal methods
Limits:
6 Trout – minimum takeable size 28cm
Other Restrictions:
None – other than those that may be laid down by the Association
Boats:
Fishing from boats with engines permitted
Licence:
19 and over – FCB Game Fishing Rod Licence. 12 to 19 – FCB Juvenile Game Fishing Rod Licence. Under 12 – None
Permit:
As issued by the Garrison & Lough Melvin Anglers Association
Disabled Access:
None

Where to look

Lough/River
Species
Mill Lough, Bellanaleck
Rainbow and Brown Trout
Lough Keenaghan, Belleek
Brown Trout
Lough Corranny, Rosslea
Rainbow Trout
Lough Corry, Rosslea
Brown Trout
Lakes Achork, Glencreawan and Meenameen, Navar Forest, Derrygonnelly
Brown and Rainbow Trout
Ballinamallard River, Ballinamallard
Brown Trout and Occasional Salmon
Colebrooke River, Maguiresbridge
Brown Trout
Ballydoolagh Lough, Enniskillen
Roach, Perch, Pike and Eels
Killyfole Lake, Lisnaskea
Roach, Bream, Hybrids, Perch, Pike and Eels
Trory, Lough Erne, Enniskillen
Bream, Roach, Hybrids, Perch, Pike and Eels
Ely Lodge, Lough Erne, Enniskillen
Bream, Roach, Hybrids, Perch, Pike and Eels
Lough MacNean – Lower & Upper, Belcoo and Blacklion, Co. Cavan
Bream, Roach, Hybrids, Perch, Rudd, Pike and Eels
River Erne, Cornagrade, Enniskillen
Bream, Roach, Hybrids, Perch, Pike and Eels
River Erne, Sligo Road, Enniskillen
Bream, Roach, Perch, Pike, Hybrids and Eels
Upper River Erne, Bellanaleck
Bream, Roach, Hybrids, Perch, Pike
River Erne, Broadmeadow, Enniskillen
Bream, Roach, Perch, Pike, Hybrids and Eels
Upper River Erne Schools, Enniskillen
Bream, Roach, Hybrids, Perch, Pike and Eels
Belle Isle Estate, Lisbellaw
Pike, Roach and Breams (Available for Residents only)

Angling Events

Mini Mahons Fishing Festival, 19th - 23rd April, Details from 028 6862 1656

Waterways Ireland 30th Anniversary Classic Fishing Festival, 26th - 30th April, Details from 028 6632 5050

Mahon's Fishing Competition, 3rd - 7th May, Details from 028 6862 1656

Gold Cup Fishing Competition, 10th - 14th May, Details from 07736129627

Buzzies Grand Fishing Competition, 17th - 21st May, Details from 028 6632 3886

Mahons Veterans Fishing Festival, 17th - 24th May, Details from 028 6862 1656

For further information on events, fishing permits etc please contact... 

Fermanagh Tourist Information Centre
Wellington Road
Enniskillen
Tel: 028 6632 3110
Email: tic@fermanagh.gov.uk

Angling Packages

Share Holiday Village, Lisnaskea
3 Day full board break for only £102!!  Fishing breaks for six or more persons on Upper Lough Erne are available during weekends or for 3, 5 or 7 days.

To book please call 028 6772 2122
Email: celia@sharevillage.org
Web: www.sharevillage.org

 





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