Brantry
Brantry Lough is a mixed fishery stocked with brown trout and rainbow trout, at times there are good falls of terrestrial insects blown onto the lake from the surrounding vegetation particularly daddy long legs and red ant during August.
This site is managed in conjuction with the local council and anglers should be mindful of the general public usage within this location.
Key Information
| Fishery Type | Game |
|---|---|
| Species | Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout |
| Season Open | 1st March |
| Season Close | 31st October |
| Rod Licence | 12 years old and over DAERA Game Rod Licence |
| Permit | 12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishing Permit |
| Fishing methods | Fly Fishing Only. |
| Bag Limit | Four Stocked Trout per day minimum length 25.4cm |
Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket
| Car Parking Onsite | Yes |
|---|---|
| Disabled Car Parking Onsite | No |
| Fishing Stands | Yes |
| Disabled accessible fishing stands | Yes |
| Boats Allowed | Yes |
| Boat Restrictions | Fishing is permited from non-mechanical and eletrical powered boats. Boats need to be hired locally from adjoining land owners only. |
Directions
- From Belfast, go to the end of the M1. Continue on the Dungannon by-pass for about 0.24 miles past the service area. Turn left onto the B45 to Caledon, travelling through Eglish. Turn right at the crossroads just over the Oona Bridge from where the lake is signposted.
| Local Council Area | Mid Ulster |
|---|---|
| Nearest populated area | Benburb |
| Water Type | Lake |
| Water Area / Size | 20 Hectacres |