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  • Lough Erne Upper

    Topics:
    • Angling and Commercial Fishing (Inland Fisheries), 
    • Fisheries in County Fermanagh

    Lough Erne is one of the finest coarse fishing waters in Europe and is a popular competition venue for anglers. Bream, roach, perch and pike fishery. Pike are found in the mainly weedy and reed fringed bays. They congregate from November to March and spread throughout the lough.

    Winter fishing is best in deep water, calm areas in river sections. Ballinaleck Quay is a popular angling area. During warmer months pike are taken on spinners, spoons and plugs in shallow reed bays. Fishing in the upper lough is concentrated between Enniskillen and Newtownbutler. The Broadmeadow, Scotch Store and Schools stretches are popular. For the specialist angler, tench can be found in the weedy areas in the summer. Roach are everywhere and there are plenty of bream, pike, perch and eels. There are some productive areas in the upper lough for trout but the lower lough is the main fishing area. Boat hire is available at various locations. Ask for information about ghillies in any tourist office.

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    Key Information

    Fishery TypeCoarse
    SpeciesBrown Trout, Salmon, Perch, Pike, Roach
    Season Open1st January
    Season Close31st December
    Rod Licence12 years old and over DAERA Coarse Rod Licence. (Game Licence required if targeting Trout or Salmon) 
    Permit12 years old and over DAERA Coarse Fishing Permit. Game Permit required if targeting Trout or Salmon)
    Fishing methodsAll lawful methods from Boat and Shore.
    Bag Limit1 Pike (up to 4kg) and 4 coarse fish (up to 25cm) per day may be retained

    Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket

    Car Parking OnsiteYes
    Disabled Car Parking OnsiteYes
    Fishing StandsYes
    Disabled accessible fishing standsYes
    Boats AllowedYes
    Boat RestrictionsN/A

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    Directions

    • From Enniskillen: There is a visitors' centre and tourist information office on Wellington Road. Phone: 028 6632 3110
    Local Council AreaFermanagh & Omagh District Council
    Nearest populated areaEnniskillen
    Water TypeLake
    Water Area / Size3352 Kilometres

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