River Lagan (Stranmillis Stretch)
Roach and pike are the main species. The old towpath provides good access to fishing points. The Fishery starts 150m downstream of red bridge to Stranmillis weir. It is deep and slow flowing with fishing points available all along the old towpath on the west bank from Red Bridge downstream to Stranmillis Weir. It has good spinning water at certain places.
Key Information
| Fishery Type | Coarse |
|---|---|
| Species | Bream, Gudgeon, 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 | Yes |
| Fishing Stands | Yes |
| Disabled accessible fishing stands | Yes |
| Boats Allowed | No |
| Boat Restrictions | N/A |
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Directions
- 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 | 8 Kilometres |