River Roe
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 endorsement 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 | As of 3rd September 2025, Angling on the River Roe is restricted to catch and release only. Refer to Loughs Agency Game Licence Conditions of use for further details. |
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| 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 | Causeway Coast and Glens Council |
|---|---|
| Nearest populated area | Limavady |
| Water Type | River |
| Water Area / Size | 1.6 Kilometres |