The River Roe is noted for its salmon and sea trout. Sea trout fishing is at its best after dark on fly or on a dropping flood during the day. With the right conditions salmon and sea trout can be found in the River Roe from May onwards.
Key Information
Fishery Type
Game
Species
Brown Trout, Salmon, Sea Trout
Season Open
1st April
Season Close
20th October
Rod Licence
12 years old and over require a Loughs Agency Licence, or a Loughs Agency endorsment to a DAERA Game Rod Licence
Permit
12 years old and over DAERA Coarse or Game Fishing Permit
Fishing methods
Fly Fishing, worm fishing and Spinning.
Bag Limit
Refer to Loughs Agency Game Licence Conditions of use.
The river below O’Cahan’s Rock is best fished from the left or northern bank. This is approached from the A2 just west of Limavady, by the B69 south to Claudy, turning left after 0.74 miles onto the B192 to Dungiven.
The road to the river is 0.74 miles further on the left (signposted). The Dogleap area is signposted and best approached from the B68 Limavady-Dungiven road.