They have their own bag limits and minimum sizes. A bag limit of four sea trout (under 40cm) applies throughout the fishing season. *Catch and release fishing guidelines Loughs Agency fisheries:įrom 1 March to 31 May, one salmon or one sea trout (over 40cm) may be kept on any one day and no more than two such fish on any other day (up to 25 such fish in any calendar year).

1 June to 31 October on Glenarm river and Clady river.

1 February until 30 September on Lough Melvin.

Anglers can continue to fish after reaching their bag limit but all fish must be returned immediately alive and unharmed to the water. They are:įor these waters, you can get two salmon tags for the season (dates below) from local angling clubs and this allows you to keep two salmon. There are three waters where catch and release does not apply.

the following DAERA fisheries within Loughs Agency fishing areas.‘Catch and release*’ applies to all salmon and sea trout caught at any time in: Where can I fish in Northern Ireland? Includes 70 DAERA public fisheries and private fisheries including Loughs Agency fisheries.In the Loughs Agency managed fisheries, the above DAERA bag limits apply. Map showing DAERA and Loughs Agency fishing areas in Northern Ireland

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