River Blackwater
This stretch of the River Blackwater provides good quality game angling. Dollaghan, a variety of brown trout native to Lough Neagh and the River Blackwater appear on the lower reaches of the system from the first June floods. The average weight of these fish is 3-4lbs, and they are often caught in the dark. Extreme caution should be taken when wading in high waters as the flow is very strong.
Key Information
| Fishery Type | Game |
|---|---|
| Species | Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Dollaghan |
| Season Open | 1st March |
| Season Close | 31st October |
| Rod Licence | 12 years old and over DAERA Game Rod Licence |
| Permit | 12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishing Permit |
| Fishing methods | Fly Fishing, Spinning and Worm Fishing |
| Bag Limit | Four Brown Trout - Dollaghan per day minimum length of 25.4cm Salmon catch and release only. |
Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket
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Directions
- From Dungannon: Head along the B45 & Eglish Road then turn right onto Dyan Road.
| Local Council Area | Mid Ulster |
|---|---|
| Nearest populated area | Dungannon |
| Water Type | River |
| Water Area / Size | 2.6 Kilometres |