Lough Erne Lower
Fishing stands are provided at many these locations to improve access. Anglers at this fishery can catch trout weighing five kg and sometimes heavier.
One of the finest coarse fishing waters in Europe. Lough Erne, around the town of Enniskillen is one of the finest coarse fishing waters in Europe and has become popular as a competition venue anglers. Roach are everywhere and there are plenty of bream, pike and perch. There is a good stock of pike in the lough. The normal methods for fishing include trolling from a boat. Fly fishing for pike is a fast-growing method. Boat hire is available at
Key Information
| Fishery Type | Game |
|---|---|
| Species | Brown Trout, Salmon, Perch, Pike, Roach |
| Season Open | 1st March |
| Season Close | 30th September |
| Rod Licence | 12 years old and over DAERA Game Rod Licence |
| Permit | 12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishing Permit |
| Fishing methods | All lawful methods from Boat and Shore. Ground Bait and Maggots prohibited in Lower Lough Erne west of an imaginary line from the nearest point of Pollaginnive on the east shore of Boa Island to Hare Island and from that point on the west shore of Hare I |
| Bag Limit | Six Brown Trout with a minimum length of 30cm. Salmon catch and release only. |
Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket
| Car Parking Onsite | Yes |
|---|---|
| Disabled Car Parking Onsite | Yes |
| Fishing Stands | Yes |
| Disabled accessible fishing stands | Yes |
| Boats Allowed | Yes |
| Boat Restrictions | N/A |
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Directions
- From Enniskillen: There is a visitor centre and tourist information office on Wellington Road. Phone: 028 6632 3110
| Local Council Area | Fermanagh & Omagh District Council |
|---|---|
| Nearest populated area | Enniskillen |
| Water Type | Lake |
| Water Area / Size | 10364 Kilometres |