Fishing in Northern Ireland

Official Site of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board

You can enjoy coarse fishing all year round in Northern Ireland which has long been recognized as one of Europe's best regions for the coarse angler.Two particularly notable venues for big matches are Lough Erne in Fermanagh and the Upper Bann river which flows into the vast inland sea of Lough Neagh. Both have held innumerable match fishing world records.

In Northern Ireland, anyone fishing for salmonids (game fishing) or coarse fishing must have a rod licence issued by the Dept. Of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) and/or the Loughs Agency.

Further details can be obtained from:
http://www.loughs-agency.org/angling/content.asp?catid=383
http://www.dcal-fishingni.gov.uk/index/permits_licences.htm

In the interests of conservation, we ask you to return your catches unharmed to the water. In any case, please note that pike are protected in all Northern Ireland waters: there is a two-per-day bag limit, with a maximum weight of 5 lb per fish.

The Department of Agriculture controls half the fisheries listed. The others are variously owned as indicated. You may find that some stretches are closed for a few days, when a competition is under way, but information to this effect is posted on the river bank. Any visiting angler who would like to enter competitions should contact the Ulster Coarse Fishing Federation. Hon secretary: Victor Refausse'. 29 Georgian Villas, Omagh BT79 OAT. Tel (01662) 245363(evg), 245433(day).

Fishing Sites:

Belfast & Environs
County Antrim
County Armagh
County Fermanagh
County Down
County Tyrone
Licenses & Permits
Where To Buy Tackle And Bait
Facilities For Wheelchair
Useful Addresses

Belfast

Lagan River

Location: 2-l/4 mile stretch upstream from Stranmillis weir, at the Belfast Boat Club, to Shaw's Bridge. Fishing from towpath only on west side of river. This is a developing fishery, responding best in the evening to a light tackle approach (summer only).

Variety of fish: gudgeon, perch, pike, roach, rudd and some bream Permit: Belfast tackle shops (see list on reverse) and Tourist Information Centre, 59 North St, Belfast.

County Antrim

Bann River (Lower) Navigational Canals

Location: three popular canal stretches. Bankside fishing only on all stretches.

Toome: half-mile stretch. Lower part noted for perch. A6 to Toome from Randalstown, then first street to left in village.

Portna: quarter-mile stretch. A54 1/4 mile south-east of Kilrea, left, left again. No fishing above the canal locks.

Movanagher: l-mile stretch. B64 north-east of Kilrea for 1-1/2 miles to McLaughlin's corner, left and immediately left again for 2-1/4 miles. Anglers should use carparks provided - no parking along canal bank road. Fishing is not permitted from west or middle bank between canal and river. Best areas are the low numbered pegs.

Variety of fish: bream, eel, perch, pike, roach.

Permit: Albert Atkins, 67 Coleraine Rd. Garvagh. Cassells, 43 Main St, Ballymoney. J Hamilton, c/o O'Rourke, McDonald & Tweed, 37 Church St, Antrim.
Point Filling Station, Rodeingfoot, Ballymoney.
Spence's Garage, New St, Portglenone.

Bann River (Lower)
Toome/Lough Beg
Gilmore's Shore
Agivey-Drumaheglis

Location: 14-mile stretch downstream from the eel weir at Toome, including Lough Beg and Newferry, to Portna lock gates. Gilmore's shore, 1-1/2 mile stretch upstream of Portna lock gates, has 100 pegs and carpark. Access across the Bann bridge at Kilrea, taking first road on right and next on left. Regulations posted on gate. A 3-mile stretch from Agivey bridge downstream to Drumaheglis marina. Bankside fishing only from both sides of the river except at Gilmore's shore. Fishing is good all year round.

Variety of fish: bream, hybrids, perch, pike, roach.
Permit: local tackle shops or by post from Bann System Ltd, Dundarave, Bushmills BT57 8ST. Tel (0126 57) 31215.

Bann River (Lower)
Portglenone

Location: half-mile stretch north of the Bann bridge at Portglenone, downstream of the community centre below the bridge. Self-catering accommodation for groups of four, touring caravan site.

Variety of fish: bream, hybrids, perch, pike, roach.
Permit: Kingfisher Angling Centre, 24 Hiltonstown Rd, Portglenone BT44 8EG. Tel- (01266) 821301.

County Armagh

Bann River (Upper)

Location: 10-mile stretch downstream from Portadown. Fishing areas centred at or near Portadown. Bankside fishing only. Permission from the landowner is required if you want to fish outside these five areas:
Boulevard: carpark at Bridge St South. Foot access via boathouse path at end of Portmore St.
Hoy's Meadow: Watson St at the Bann bridge. Carparks and council amenity area access via tunnel under flyover. Fishing stands. No Sunday fishing.
Portadown Park: opposite Hoy's Meadow. A4 out of Portadown by
Bridge St towards Dungannon under flyover and into Woodside Green on right. Carpark in Churchill Park.
Irwin's Quay: B2 out of Portadown, 200 yards past Ml flyover.
Milk Quay: B2 out of Portadown, directly opposite Bailiff's Rd 2-1/2 miles past Ml flyover.

Variety of fish: bream, perch, pike, roach.
Permit: (all Portadown) Ark Pet Supplies, 11 Bridge St.
BP Service Station, 238 Gilford Rd.
Fisheries Conservancy Board, 1 Mahon Rd.
Trap & Field, Church St.

Clay Lake

Location: B3, 1-1/2 miles south of Keady on east side of Castleblaney road. 120 acres. All legal coarse fishing methods except ground bait and maggots. Shore fishing only. Stiles and footsticks give easy access along shore which is stony and safe for wading. Be careful not to pollute this public reservoir.

Variety of fish: perch, pike and rudd.
Permit: Armagh Garden & Sport, 48 Dobbin St, Armagh.
J B Stinson, Saddler, 20 Thomas St, Armagh.
M Willis, 88 Main St, Markethill.

Lough Neagh

Location: Kinnego marina. Ml exit 10 (signposted Oxford Island). All legal methods including ground bait and maggots. Best months May-July. Shore and boat fishing, but bring your own boat. Please note Sunday is a busy boating day at the marina so weekdays are best for fishermen.

Variety of fish: bream, hybrids, perch, roach, rudd.
Permit: not needed.
Contact: Paddy Prunty, Craigavon Borough Council, Kinnego Marina, Oxford Island, Craigavon BT66 6NJ.
Tel (01762) 327573.

Lurgan Park Lake

Location: centre of Lurgan. 50 acres. Path round lake gives easy access to fishing stands Shore fishing only.

Variety of fish: bream, perch, roach and a few carp.
Permit: Sidney Beckett, 54 High St, Lurgan.
F C Computers & Tackle, 28 High St, Lurgan.
Premier Angling Centre, 17 Queen St, Lurgan.
Silverwood Service Station, Lurgan.
Fisheries Conservancy Board, I Mahon Rd, Portadown.
Contact: Margaret O'Neill, Craigavon Golf & Ski Centre, Turmoyra Lane, Lurgan BT66 6NG. Tel- (01762) 326606.

Shark Lough / Acton Lake

Location: off A27, I mile north of Poyntzpass. 50 acres. No cars beyond the level crossing, pedestrian access across wooden bridge.

Variety of fish: bream, perch, pike, roach, rudd. Irish specimen roach/bream hybrid and quality rudd have been recorded on this large, shallow, balancing lake.
Permit: not needed, but landowner's permission required.
Information from William Buller, Tel (01762) 831268.

County Fermanagh

Ballinamallard River / Riversdale

Location: 1-mile stretch of bankside fishing in pleasant woodland. A32 north from Enniskillen for 5m towards Irvinestown, entrance at Kilgortnaleague bridge.

Variety of fish: pike and roach.
Permit: Castle Archdale Marina, Lisnarick.
J A Knaggs, Main St, Ballinamallard.
Mahon's Hotel, Irvinestown.
John Ruddy, Castle St, Irvinestown.

Cam River / Cladagh River
Mchugh's Bank

Location: 80-yard stretch. A4 and A509, 8m south of Enniskillen (signposted Cam river). Bankside fishing only. The river banks, upstream and downstream, have good access and are available with riparian owners' permission.

Variety of fish: bream, eel, perch, pike, roach, rudd.
Permit: (all Enniskillen) Home, Field & Stream, Church St.
Mullen's Pet & Shooting Supplies, Sligo Rd.
Richardson's, East Bridge St and at the Lakeland Visitor Centre, Shore Rd.
Other outlets: Erne Marine, Bellanaleck.
Post office, Bellanaleck.
N A Ensor, Aghnacarra House, Carrybridge.

Colebrook River

Location: 2-mile stretch. A34 and B154 north-west of Lisnaskea (signposted). Excellent coarse fish water. Bankside fishing only.

Variety of fish: bream, eel, perch, occasional pike, roach, rudd.
Permit: S Dowler, Main St, Lisnaskea.
N A Ensor, Aghnacarra House, Carrybridge.
Maguiresbridge Post Office.

Crom Estate

Location: two islands at Newtownbutler, Upper Lough Erne. Sixteen pegs on Inisherk Island and four pegs on Derryvore. Bankside fishing only. Day ticket 2.50(pounds) in advance: Sharon Sey, Gate Lodge, Crom Estate, Newtownbutler, Co Fermanagh BT92 8AP. Tel: (0136 57) 38825. Anglers fishing Derryvore will have to hire a boat from the estate - 3(pounds) per day. Estate open weekdays from 8 am, weekend from 9 am.

Variety of fish: bream and roach.
Permit: at the gate lodge.

Killyfole Lough / Mill Lough

Location: A34 south-east of Lisnaskea for 3-l/2 miles, then B36 due east for 6 miles. Reservoir close to road. 56 acres. Fishing from shore only. North and south sides of reservoir safe for wading but north-west comer has a waming notice posted. Fishing near the treatment plant is not permitted.

Variety of fish: perch and pike.
Permit: S Dowler, Main St, Lisnaskea.
N A Ensor, Aghnacarra House, Carrybridge.
Maguiresbridge Post Office.

Lough Erne (Upper And Lower)

Location: 50 miles long and up to 12 miles wide, the lough has held two 5-hour world match records.

Variety of fish: bream, eel, perch, pike, roach, rudd.
Boat hire: Mrs R A Graham, Manville House, Aughablaney, Letter or Tel: (0136 56) 31688;
Lough Eme Hotel, Kesh Tel: (0136 56) 31275;
Castle Marine, Castle Archdale Marina Tel: (0136 56) 28097;
The Carlton, Belleek Tel: (0136 565) 282/285;
Carrybridge Hotel & Marina, Lisbellaw (01365) 87148/87282;
and the many cruiser operators around the lough.
Permit: (all Enniskillen) Home, Field & Stream, Church St.
Lakeland Visitor Centre, Shore Rd.
Mullen's Pet & Shooting Supplies, Sligo Rd.
Richardson's, East Bridge St.
Kesh: J E Brimstone, Main St.
Lough Erne Hotel, Main St.
May Fly Inn, Main St.
F A Moffitt, Main St.
Post Office, Main St.

Other outlets: The Carlton, Belleek.
J A Knaggs, Main St, Ballinamallard
Lough Navar Forest Office.
Manor House Hotel, Killadeas.
Melvin Bar, Garrison.
P F McGovem, Melvin Villa, Garrison.
John Ruddy, Castle St, Irvinestown.
Alex Shields, Legg House, Roscor.
Castle Archdale Marina, Lisnarick.
Erne Marine, Bellanaleck.
Post Office, Bellanaleck.
S Dowler, Main St, Lisnaskea.
N A Ensor, Aghnacarra House, Carrybndge.
Post Office, Maguiresbridge.
Liz Cadden, Lusty Beg Island.

Macnean Loughs (Upper And Lower)

Location: east and west of Belcoo. The south-western tip of the lower lough is in the South, and the Fermanagh side of the upper lough, to the west of Belcoo, is privately owned and in the North! However, access is readily available to both loughs.

Variety of fish: pike, eels, hybrids, perch and roach. Notable for pike
Permit: nearest seller is Peter Catterall, Corralea Forest Lodge, Belcoo.
Enniskillen: Home, Field & Stream, Church St
Lakeland Visitor Centre, Shore Rd.
Mullen's Pet & Shooting Supplies, Sligo Rd.
J E Richardson, East Bridge St.

Other outlets: Erne Marine, Bellanaleck.
Post Office, Bellanaleck.
Melvin Bar, Garrison.
P F McGovem, Melvin Villa, Garrison.

Scolban Lough

Location: A47, 3 miles east of Belleek (signposted) 171 acres. Main quarry pike (up to 20 lb) and an abundance of perch and roach. You can fish from a motorboat. Shallow areas in the lough are unmarked so be careful. Any game fish taken should be retumed unharmed to the water, unless you hold a game rod licence and permit.

Variety of fish: eel, bream, perch, pike, roach, rudd.
Boat hire: The Carlton, Belleek and Mrs R A Graham, Manville House, Aughablaney, Letter.
Permit: The Carlton, Belleek.
Alex Shields, Legg House, Roscor.

County Down

Money Lough

Location: B1, 2-1/2 miles directly east of Downpatrick (signposted). 53 acres. All legal coarse fishing methods except for ground bait and maggots. Fishing from shore only. Rocky shores firm for wading, east bank best. No fishing in fenced-off area at pump house. Be careful not to pollute this public reservoir

Vanety of fish: eel, perch and pike.
Permit: Field & Tackle, 22 Dromore St, Ballynahinch.
Sports Centre, 32 High St, Ballynahinch.
H W Kelly, Market St, Downpatrick.

Newry Canal

Location: 3-mile stretch from Newry to the Victoria lock gates on Omeath road, south of town. In winter the Albert basin is a good area for pike, and in summer the Omeath road stretch is highly recommended for other species. Bankside fishing only.

Variety of fish: bream, perch, pike and roach.
Permit: not needed. Individuals need not book. Group bookings to: Recreation Department, Newry & Moume Distnct Council, Greenbank, Warrenpoint Rd, Newry BT34 2QU. Tel: (01693) 67226. Fax: (01693) 66177.

Quoile Basin

Location: Downpatrick, from old barrier at Quoile bridge downstream to the new barrier at head of Strangford Lough. Easy access from road. 100 acres. Fishing from south bank except from Steamboat quay to Castle Island. Path and fishing stands. No digging for bait. This is an important nature reserve so do not leave bits of line around to harm the waterfowl.

Variety of fish: eel, perch, pike, roach, rudd.
Permit: Field & Tackle, 22 Dromore St, Ballynahinch.
Sports Centre, 32 High St, Ballynahinch.
H W Kelly, Market St, Downpatrick.

County Tyrone

Ballysaggart (Or Black's) Lough

Location: southern outskirts of Dungannon via B45, close to road. Best fishing area is at the deep end close to the sluice gates.

Variety offsh: bream, eels, perch, pike, roach, rudd, tench possible.
Permit: not needed.
Contact: Moygashel Ltd, Dungannon BT71 7QS. Tel (0186 78) 22231.

Baronscourt Lakes

Location: Lake Catherine and Lake Fanny in the Baronscourt estate.

Variety of fish: pike exceeding 20 lb live in the lakes.
Boat hire and ghillie service.
Contact: Baronscourt Leisure Pursuits, Golf Course Rd,
Newtownstewart BT78 4LF. Tel (0166 26) 61013. Fax (0166 26) 61900.

Blackwater River

Location: half-mile stretch downstream of bridge in Blackwatertown. Bankside fishing only. Any game fish taken must be returned to the water.

Variety of fish: eel, bream. perch, pike, roach.
Permit: Anderson Hardware, 64 Market St, Omagh.
Aughnacloy Post Office.
K Cahoon, 2 Irish St, Dungannon.
Hamilton's, 35 William St, Cookstown.
S Kyle, Grocer, Main St, Fivemiletown.
S Quinn, Main St, Coalisland.

Blackwater River
Bond's Bridge / Verner's Bridge

Location: 3-mile stretch - upstream from Bond's bridge on west bank (60 pegs); downstream from Bond's bridge on east bank (30 pegs); Verner's bridge at catpark (16 pegs). Ml exit 14. No fishing at Saltmarine garage. Bankside fishing only.

Variety of fish: bream, gudgeon, hybrids, perch, roach and occasional tench.
Bookings: Victor Refausse', Ulster Coarse Fishing Federation
29 Georgian Villas, Omagh BT79 OAT.
Tel (01662) 245363(evg), 245433(day).

Blessingbourne Lake

Location: Blessingbourne estate, on B172.

Variety of fish: pike and perch. All pike must be returned to the water.
Fishing: 5(pounds) per day. Capt Robert H Lowry, Blessingbourne, Fivemiletown
BT75 OQS. Tel (0136 55) 21221.

Creeve Lough

Location: B128, 6 miles west of Benburb, left at Holland's crossroads to lough. 45 acres. No motorboats. Path surrounds lake giving easy access to fishing stands. Touring caravan site, carparks.

Variety of fish: eel, perch, pike and some roach.
Permit: K Cahoon, 2 Irish St, Dungannon.
Hamilton's, 35 William St, Cookstown.
S Quinn, Main St, Coalisland.

Enagh Lough

Location: 1 mile north of Caledon on right-hand side of B45. 13 acres.Shore fishing only. Path, fishing stands, carpark.

Variety of fish: eel, bream, perch, pike and some roach and tench. Notable for pike.
Permit: K Cahoon, 2 Irish St, Dungannon.

Fairy Water River

Location: 1 mile north of Omagh at the Nestle' factory on A5. Fishing from river bank opposite factory.

Variety of fish: roach.
Permit: not needed.

Round Lake

Location: Murley Rd, Fivemiletown. B122, 1/2 mile outside town signposted. 9 acres. Path round lake gives easy access to 10 fishing stands and firm bank fishing. Carpark, picnic site, camping and caravan park.

Variety of fish: bream, roach and rudd.
Permit: rod licence only needed.
County Tyrone Killymaddy Centre, Ballygawley Rd, Dungannon. S Kyle, Grocer, Main St, Fivemiletown.
Contact: Recreation Department, Dungannon District Council, Circular Rd, Dungannon BT71 6DT. Tel (0186 87) 25311.

Screeby Lough

Location: off A4, 3 miles north-east of Fivemiletown. Weedy. Fishing from boats. Private fishery controlled by Lisnaskea Angling Club.

Variety of fish: Northern Ireland's only tench fishery with fish to 6-1/2 lb. Also eels and pike.
Contact: J Tisdall, Drumkeen, Ballinamallard, Co Fermanagh, BT94 2ER. Tel (01365) 81556.

Strule River

Location: 1-1/2-mile stretch downstream on the east bank from confluence with the Fairy Water river at Poe bridge, 1 mile north-west of Omagh on A5. No fishing from 1 July-20 Oct because of organized competitions. Line breaking strain 2 kg (4.41 lb) maximum, hook size 12 maximum. Any game fish taken please return unharmed to the water. Bankside fishing only. Carpark (downstream) near Cappagh parish church.

Variety of fish: eel and roach.
Permit: Anderson Hardware, 64 Market St, Omagh. J Chism, 2 Bridge St, Omagh. Mourne Valley Tackle Shop, 30 Main St, Newtownstewart. No rod licence required.

White Lough

Location: B128, 2 miles east of Aughnacloy, right at second crossroads (signposted). 23 acres. Fishing permitted from small rowing boats. Path from road runs right round the shore. Fishing stands.

Variety of fish: Eel, perch, pike and roach.
Permit: Aughnacloy Post Office. S Kyle, Grocer, Main St, Fivemiletown.

Licenses And Permits

Anglers over 18 must obtain a coarse fishing rod license from the Fisheries Conservancy Board plus a permit from the owner of the fishery. A combined 15-day rod license and Department of Agriculture permit costs 10.65(pounds) for 15 days and 4.35(pounds) for 3 days. An annual general coarse fishing permit costs 12.60(pounds).

A Bann System season permit costs 5(pounds), and licenses 4.30(pounds) for 15 days or 6.25(pounds) for the season.

Disabled anglers can obtain an annual permit, cost 25.90(pounds), from the Department of Agriculture - address on back of leaflet. It entitles them to fish all Department coarse fisheries and specified game fishing waters.

Where To Buy Tackle And Bait

ANTRIM
Sport & Leisure, Unit 7, Castle Centre. (0184 94) 29990.

ARDGI.ASS
Angus Cochrane, The Harbour. (01396) 841551.
Charles Mulhall, I Quay St. (01396) 841301.

ARMAGH
Armagh Garden & Sports Centre, 48 Dobbin St. (01861) 526548.

BALLYCARRY
(near Whitehead) C F Beattie, 39 Main St. (0196 03) 53462.

BALLYCASTLE
R Bell, 40 Ann St. (0126 57) 62520.

BALLYCLARE
B Craig, 79 Main St. (0196 03) 23456.

BALLINAMALLARD
Benny B Stuart, 68 Main St. (0136 581) 321.

BALLYMENA
P McGroggan, 34 Broughshane St. (01266) 46370.

BALLYMONEY
E J Cassells, 43 Main St. (0126 56) 63216.
Smyth's Tackle, 17 Enagh Rd. (0126 56) 64259.

BALLYNAHINCH
Dairy Fishery & Tackle Shop, 179a Belfast Rd. (01238) 563380.
Field & Tackle, 22 Drornore St. (01238) 561656/561834.
Sport & Toy Centre, 32 High St. (01238) 562589.

BANBRIDGE
James Coburn, 32 Scarva St. (0182 06) 62207.

BANGOR
Trap & Tackle, 6 Seacliff Rd. (01247) 458515.

BELFAST
Bloomfield Guns & Tackle, 149 Bloomfield Avenue. (01232) 459730.
Joseph Braddell, 11 Lower North St. (01232) 320525/322657.
John Dowds, Maryland Industrial Estate, 286 Ballygowan Rd. (01232) 448960.
P Doyle Sports, 7 Smithfield Square North. (01232) 329575.
Home Stores, 433 Lisburn Rd. (01232) 381284.
T McCutcheon, 114 Sandy Row. (01232) 249509.
Shankill Fishing Tackle, 366 Shankill Rd. (01232) 330949.
Tight Lines, 120 Templemore Avenue. (01232) 457357.
Village Tackle Shop, 55a Newtownbreda Rd. (01232) 491916.
H D Wolsey, 60 Upper Newtownards Rd. (01232) 471131.

BELLEEK
Mickey McGrath, Carlton Park Fishing Centre. (0136 565) 8181.

BUSHMILLS
Bushmills Angling Supplies, 39 Main St. (0126 57) 32422.
Kane & Son, 82 Main St. (0126 57) 31147.

CARRICKFERGUS
Hill's Sports Centre, 4 West St. (0196 03) 51630.
Village Sports. 12 North St. (0196 03) 65976.
A Walker, 12 Green St. (0196 03) 62553.

CASTLEDAWSON
Hueston's, 55 Main St. (01648) 68282.

COLERANE
Smyth's Country Sports, I Park St. (01265) 43970.

COMBER
Comber Sports Centre, 18 Castle St. (01247) 872846.

COOKSTOWN
Hamilton's Cycle & Leisure Sport, 14 Burn Rd. (0164 87) 66541.

CRUMLIN
Fur, Feather & Fin, I West Terrace, Mill Rd. (0184 94) 53648.

CUSHENDALL
Red Bay Boats, Coast Rd. (0126 67) 71331.

DONAGHADEE
Kennedy's, 1 The Parade. (01247) 882571.

DUNGANNON
Cahoon Bros, 2 Irish St. (0186 87) 22754.
Dungannon Sports Shop, 15 Thomas St. (0186 87) 23955.

ENNISKILLEN
Home, Field & Stream, 18 Church St. (01365) 322114.
Mullen's, Sligo Rd. (01365) 324975.
John E Richardson, 9 East Bridge St. (01365) 322608.

GARVAGH
Albert Atkins, 67 Coleraine Rd. (0126 65) 58555.

GLENGORMLEY
Country Sports. Unit 4, Farmley Shopping Centre, Farmley Rd. (01232)342667

IRVINESTOWN
John Ruddy, Castle St. (0136 56) 21247.

KESH
F A Moffitt, Main St. (0136 56) 31091.
Palm Bush Filling Station, Letterkeen. (0136 56) 31696.

KILKEEL
J Graham & Sons, 47 Greencastle St. (0169 37) 62777.
McConnell & Hanna, 19 Newcastle St. (0169 37) 62226/63191

KILLYLEAGH
Scott's Service Centre, 34 Cathenne St. (01396) 828848.

LARNE
Foster Sports, 60 Main St. (01574) 260883.

LIMAVADY
S J Mitchell & Co, 29 Main St. (0150 47) 22128.

LISBELLAW
D Ensor, Aghnacarra House, Carrybridge. (01365) 87077.

LISBURN
Lisbum Sports Centre, Guns & Tackle, 9 Smithfield Square. (01846) 677975.
McBride's Sports, 13 Haslem's Lane. (01846) 671322.

LISNASKEA
Erne Tackle, 118 Main St. (0136 57) 21969.

LONDONDERRY
Fitzpatrick Sports, 145 Spencer Rd. (01504) 311251.
McCrystals, 143 Spencer Rd. (01504) 48833.
Rod and Line, 1 Clarendon St. (01504) 262877.

LURGAN
S Beckett, 54 High St. (01762) 323352.
F C Computers & Tackle, 28 High St. (01762) 328543.
Premier Angling Centre, 17 Queen St. (01762) 325204.

MILLISLE
Garrett's Filling Station, 5 Main St. (01247) 861270.

NEWCASTLE
Four Seasons, 47 Main St. (0139 67) 25078.

NEWRY
Smyth's Sports, 7 Kildare St. (01693) 65303.

NEWTOWNABBEY
Country Sports, 4 Farmley Shopping Centre. (01232) 342667,

NEWTOWNARDS
Country Sports, 48 Regent St. (01247) 812585.

NEWTOWNSTEWART
Moume Valley Tackle, 50 Main St. (0166 26) 61543.

OMAGH
C A Anderson & Co, 64 Market St. (01662) 242311.
Chism Fishing Tackle, 2 Bridge St. (01662) 244932.
Flood Marine Services, 22 Killybrack Rd. (01662) 246539/249514.

PORTADOWN
Trap & Field, 130j Tavanagh Industrial Estate, Church St. (01762) 334170.

PORTAFERRY
Hillview Service Station, 91 High St. (0124 77) 28379.

PORTBALLINTRAE
Tackle Centre, 23 Beach Rd. (0126 57) 31954.

PORTRUSH
J S Mullan, 74 Main St. (01265) 822209.

RANDALSTOWN
Spence Bros, 32 New St. (0184 94) 72248

RATHFRILAND
W R Trimble, 25 Downpatnck St. (0182 06) 30413.

SION MILLS
N M Tackle, 9 Alexandra Place. (0166 26) 59501.

STRABANE
T Glackin, 10 Bridge St. (01504) 382508.
Variety Shop, 5 Castle Place. (01504) 883021.

WATERFOOT/GLENARIFF
McAllister's Stores, 50 Main St. (0126 67) 71267/71582.

Facilities For Wheelchair

ANGLERS

Movanagher canal - three fishing stands with sloping ramps and protective barriers. Hoy's meadow, Portadown - fishing stands. Quoile basin (downstream of the old barrier)-section of bank has level surface, protective barrier, carpark (key from Department of Agriculture) Stormont, Belfast BT4 3PW. Tel (01232) 76393. Upper Lough Erne (Broadmeadow stretch) and Toome canal - both accessible but there are no protective barriers.
Lower Bann river (Gilmore's Shore) 15 pegs have easy access and good protection.

Useful Addresses

Fisheries Conservancy Board,
1 Mahon Rd, Portadown BT62 3EE. Tel (01762) 334666.
Department of Agriculture (Fisheries),
Stormont, Belfast BT4 3PW.
Tel (01232) 76393.

Ulster Coarse Fishing Federation
Hon secretary: Victor Refausse'
29 Georgian Villas
Omagh BT79 OAT.
Tel (01662) 245363 (evg), 245433 (day).

Merit badges and certificates are awarded by the Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC) to anglers catching fish of, or over, the specimen weights. You need a special claim form, available from the ISFC, and the fish must be caught by fair angling and weighed on properly certified weigh-scales. Queries should be addressed to the ISFC at Dublin Tel-379206, or contact the Aquatic Science Research Division at Coleraine Tel (01265)
44521/44594.