River Lagan (Shaws Bridge Stretch)
There is good brown trout fishing in the faster-flowing stretches. This wild brown trout fishery extends from Shaws Bridge downstream to 150m's below the red bridge.
The river below Red Bridge is deep and slow-flowing. Fishing points are available all along the old towpath on the West bank from Red Bridge, downstream to Stranmillis Weir, and beyond. Access has been improved as far as the Queen's Bridge.
Key Information
| Fishery Type | Game |
|---|---|
| Species | Brown Trout, Salmon |
| 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, Salmon barbless hooks, no worm fishing. |
| Bag Limit | Four Brown Trout minimum length of 25.4cm, salmon catch and release only. |
Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket
| Car Parking Onsite | Yes |
|---|---|
| Disabled Car Parking Onsite | Yes |
| Fishing Stands | No |
| Disabled accessible fishing stands | No |
| Boats Allowed | No |
| Boat Restrictions | N/A |
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Directions
- From Shaw's Bridge: Shaw's Bridge is on the Belfast ring road between Newtownbreda (Forestside Shopping Centre) and Malone Road. The Red Bridge is a short distance downstream. This wild brown trout fishery extends from Shaw's Bridge to 150m below the Red Bridge.
- From Sharman Road: The Stranmillis Weir can be reached from Sharman Road, off Stranmillis Road.
- From Lockview Road: The Stranmillis Weir can be reached from Lockview Road, off Stranmillis Road.
| Local Council Area | Belfast |
|---|---|
| Nearest populated area | Belfast |
| Water Type | River |
| Water Area / Size | 4 Kilometres |