Lough Bradan
Lough Bradan is well stocked with free rising brown 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. Bait fishing is more rewarding during the early season. This is a public water supply and care should be taken to prevent pollution.
See Loughs Agency for further information
The presence of Zebra Mussels is still preventing the stocking of fish from Movanagher Fish Farm. For more information, please visit Zebra Mussels and impact on fish stocking in the Public Angling Estate.

Key Information
Fishery Type | Game |
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Species | Brown Trout |
Season Open | 1st March |
Season Close | 20th October |
Rod Licence | 12 years old and over require a Loughs Agency Licence or a Loughs Agency endorsement to a DAERA Game Rod Licence |
Permit | 12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishing Permit |
Fishing methods | Fly Fishing, worm fishing and Spinning. |
Bag Limit | Four Stocked Trout minimum length 25.4cm |
Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket
This is in the Loughs Agency angling jurisdiction area of Northern Ireland. Click here for further information.
Car Parking Onsite | Yes |
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Disabled Car Parking Onsite | No |
Fishing Stands | No |
Disabled accessible fishing stands | No |
Boats Allowed | No |
Boat Restrictions | N/A |
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Directions
- From the A5 (Omagh to Londonderry): Head west on Great Northern Road (A5) towards Tamlaght Road; at the roundabout, take the first exit onto Gillygooley Road (B50). Continue to follow B50; turn left onto Dooish Road (B84); turn right onto Braden Road; turn left.
- From B72 (Castlederg to Ederney): Head southwest on Meetinghouse Lane towards Castlegore Road; take the first left onto Castlegore Road; go through first roundabout. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Castlegore Road (B72); continue on B72; turn left, then turn right.
Local Council Area | Mid Ulster |
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Nearest populated area | Drumquin |
Water Type | Reservoir |
Water Area / Size | 23 Hectacres |