The River Roe is noted for its salmon and sea trout. Sea trout fishing is at its best after dark on fly or on a dropping flood during the day. With the right conditions salmon and sea trout can be found in the River Roe from May onwards.

Key Information 

Fishery Type Game
Species Brown Trout, Salmon, Sea Trout
Season Open 1st April
Season Close 20th October
Rod Licence 12 years old and over require a Loughs Agency Licence, or a Loughs Agency endorsment to a DAERA Game Rod Licence
Permit 12 years old and over DAERA Coarse or Game Fishing Permit
Fishing methods Fly Fishing, worm fishing and Spinning.
Bag Limit Refer to Loughs Agency Game Licence Conditions of use.

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 No
Boat Restrictions N/A

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Directions

  • The river below O’Cahan’s Rock is best fished from the left or northern bank. This is approached from the A2 just west of Limavady, by the B69 south to Claudy, turning left after 0.74 miles onto the B192 to Dungiven.
  • The road to the river is 0.74 miles further on the left (signposted). The Dogleap area is signposted and best approached from the B68 Limavady-Dungiven road. 
Local Council Area Derry & Strabane
Nearest populated area Limavady
Water Type River
Water Area / Size 1.6 Kilometres

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