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  • Lough na Cranagh

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

    Located on the north Antrim coast in idyllic surroundings, Lough na Cranagh is stocked with fingerling brown trout which are allowed to mature to sizes well over four pounds. Fairhead Fishing Club manages the lough for DAERA.

    Tickets are available from:

    D McAuley's,
    23 Ann Street,
    Ballycastle,
    BT54 6AA

    Tel: 028 2076 9521

    Key Information

    Fishery TypeGame
    SpeciesBrown Trout
    Season Open1st March
    Season Close31st October
    Rod Licence12 years old and over DAERA Game Rod Licence
    PermitFairhead Fishing Club Day ticket / 12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishing Permit
    Fishing methodsFly Fishing Only with flies less than 3/4 inches long.
    Bag LimitThree Stocked Trout minimum length 25.4cm

    Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket

    Car Parking OnsiteYes
    Disabled Car Parking OnsiteNo
    Fishing StandsYes
    Disabled accessible fishing standsNo
    Boats AllowedYes
    Boat RestrictionsBoats are available from Fairhead Fishing Club

    Click here for location on Google Maps

    Directions

    • From Ballycastle: Head along the A2 & Fairhead Road.
    Local Council AreaCauseway Coast & Glens Council
    Nearest populated areaBallycastle
    Water TypeLake
    Water Area / Size88 Hectacres

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