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  • Upper Lough MacNean

    Topics:
    • Angling and Commercial Fishing (Inland Fisheries), 
    • Fisheries in County Fermanagh

    This lough is a wild venue and contains roach, bream, hybrids, perch, pike and brown trout. Take care when boating, as there are a number of unmarked shallows in this lough.
    The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) does not manage this fishery. Anglers use this fishery and any fishing stands at their own risk.

     

    Key Information

    Fishery TypeGame
    SpeciesBrown Trout, Bream, Hybrids, Perch, Pike, Roach, Rudd
    Season Open1st March
    Season Close31st October
    Rod Licence12 years old and over DAERA Coarse or Game Rod Licence
    Permit12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishing Permit
    Fishing methodsAll Lawful Methods
    Bag Limit1 Pike (up to 4kg) and 4 coarse fish (up to 25cm) per day may be retained. Four Brown Trout up to 25.4 cm per day may be retained

    Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket

     

    Car Parking OnsiteYes
    Disabled Car Parking OnsiteNo
    Fishing StandsYes
    Disabled accessible fishing standsNo
    Boats AllowedYes
    Boat RestrictionsNo

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    Directions

    • From Enniskillen: Take the A4 for Belcoo; from Belcoo take the B52 for Garrison. The road runs along most of the eastern shore with easy access points.
    Local Council AreaFermanagh & Omagh District Council
    Nearest populated areaBelcoo
    Water TypeLake
    Water Area / Size423 Hectacres

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