Lough Erne Lower

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The most popular locations are shown on the maps below. Fishing stands are at many of 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 various locations. Ask for information in any tourist office.

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

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