Portna Canal
This short stretch of canal fishes best during periods of high water levels when bream and roach move in from the River Bann for shelter. Pike follow these shoals of coarse fish. Numerous perch can be caught close to the lock gates. Beware of the strong current and deep water where the canal enters the River Bann. Fishing at Portna is restricted to the stretch below the locks. Upstream of the locks is inaccessible and dangerous due to the rocky banks.
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 |
Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket
| Car Parking Onsite | Yes |
|---|---|
| Disabled Car Parking Onsite | No |
| Fishing Stands | No |
| Disabled accessible fishing stands | No |
| Boats Allowed | Yes |
| Boat Restrictions | Static fishing from boats is permitted, trolling is prohibited |
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Directions
- From Kilrea: Follow the A54 Kilrea-Portglenone Road and travel 0.24 miles; turn left for a short distance and then left again to the canal area.
| Local Council Area | Causeway Coast & Glens Council |
|---|---|
| Nearest populated area | Kilrea |
| Water Type | Canal |
| Water Area / Size | 0.4 Kilometres |