Local Fishing
Lough Erne is a mixed fishing lough - Belleek Angling Centre can help with all your fishing needs
Lough Erne is a mixed fishing lough. Trout are found throughout. The Lough is a large expanse of waterwith numerous islands and bays providing shallow water and rocky shores, ideal for fishing. A limited number of salmon run the Lough and wild brown trout are the quarry. The average fish caught is 1.5 to 2lbs. Catches can be 3lbs to 7lbs.
| Area: | 15,303 Hectares |
| Species: | Brown Trout & Salmon |
| Season: | 1st March – 30thSeptember |
| 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 |
For All Your Fishing Needs: Belleek Angling Centre |
| Stock all baits, tackle and wide range of rods, reels and safety equipment. Can organise ghillies and arrange boat hire. Coffee shop on site |