Movanagher Canal
This fishery is a good match angling venue, particularly when the River Bann is in flood or in spring time when coarse fish move into the canal to spawn. The water from this canal supplies the Movanagher Fish Farm and anglers should not discard litter. Beware of the deep water. Fishing is not allowed from the west bank between the canal and the river. There are three car parks at the canal bank. It is an ideal venue for competitions with 43 stands available.
The fishing stands at Movanagher Canal coarse fishery are closed due to health and safety concerns and to protect anglers and members of the public. Anyone found fishing there may face enforcement action. The fishing stands along this stretch were built many decades ago. They do not meet the standard for the safety of anglers using them. DAERA Inland Fisheries have started to engage with local angling interests on these issues and will keep permit holders updated via the website.
Key Information
| Fishery Type | Coarse |
|---|---|
| Species | Bream, Hybrids, Perch, Pike, Roach |
| Season Open | 1st January |
| Season Close | 31st December |
| Rod Licence | 12 years old and over DAERA Coarse or Game Rod Licence |
| Permit | 12 years old and over DAERA Coarse or Game Fishing Permit |
| Fishing methods | All Lawful Methods |
| Bag Limit | 1 Pike (up to 4kg) and 4 coarse fish (up to 25cm) per day may be retained |
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| Car Parking Onsite | Yes |
|---|---|
| Disabled Car Parking Onsite | Yes |
| Fishing Stands | Yes |
| Disabled accessible fishing stands | Yes |
| Boats Allowed | Yes |
| Boat Restrictions | Static fishing from boats is permitted, trolling is prohibited |
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Directions
From Kilrea: Take the B64 signposted towards Ballymoney for 1.49 miles over the Bann Bridge to McLaughlin’s Corner; turn left, then immediately left again, onto Vow Road; travel for 2.23 miles to the approach road for Movanagher Fish Farm on the left.
| Local Council Area | Mid & East Antrim |
|---|---|
| Nearest populated area | Kilrea |
| Water Type | Canal |
| Water Area / Size | 1 Kilometres |