This river is one of the larger tributaries running into Lower Lough Erne. It is an excellent dry fly river for wild brown trout. There are also some salmon from mid-July when conditions are suitable. In the early part of the season there is good fishing using dry fly.
Key Information
Fishery Type
Game
Species
Brown Trout, Salmon, Dollaghan
Season Open
1st March
Season Close
30th September
Rod Licence
12 years old and over DAERA Game Rod Licence
Permit
Ballinamallard and District Angling Club day ticket / 12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishing Permit
Fishing methods
Fly Fishing, Spinning and Worm Fishing. Barbless hooks and no worm fishing - 1/2- 30/6 when fishing for salmon.
Bag Limit
A total of four Brown Trout - per day minimum length of 25.4cm Salmon catch and release only.
From Enniskillen: The entrance is off the A35 Enniskillen to Irvinestown road at Kilgortnaleague Bridge; the fishery is on both banks for 0.93 miles downstream of Kilgortnaleague. There is a small parking area at the entrance to the side road next to Kilgortnaleague Bridge.