Fishing stands are provided at many these locations to improve access. Anglers at this fishery can catch trout weighing five kg and sometimes heavier.
One of the finest coarse fishing waters in Europe. Lough Erne, around the town of Enniskillen is one of the finest coarse fishing waters in Europe and has become popular as a competition venue anglers. Roach are everywhere and there are plenty of bream, pike and perch. There is a good stock of pike in the lough. The normal methods for fishing include trolling from a boat. Fly fishing for pike is a fast-growing method. Boat hire is available at various locations. Ask for information in any tourist office.
Key Information
Fishery Type
Game
Species
Brown Trout, Salmon, Perch, Pike, Roach
Season Open
1st March
Season Close
30th September
Rod Licence
12 years old and over DAERA Game Rod Licence
Permit
12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishing Permit
Fishing methods
All lawful methods from Boat and Shore. Ground Bait and Maggots prohibited in Lower Lough Erne west of an imaginary line from the nearest point of Pollaginnive on the east shore of Boa Island to Hare Island and from that point on the west shore of Hare I
Bag Limit
Six Brown Trout with a minimum length of 30cm. Salmon catch and release only.