Lough Bradan is well stocked with free rising brown trout, at times there are good falls of terrestrial insects blown onto the lake from the surrounding vegetation particularly Daddy long legs and red ant during August. Bait fishing is more rewarding during the early season. This is a public water supply and care should be taken to prevent pollution.

The presence of Zebra Mussels is still preventing the stocking of fish from Movanagher Fish Farm. For more information, please visit Zebra Mussels and impact on fish stocking in the Public Angling Estate.

Lough Erne
Lough Erne

Key Information 

Fishery Type Game
Species Brown Trout
Season Open 1st March
Season Close 20th October
Rod Licence 12 years old and over require a Loughs Agency Licence, or a Loughs Agency endorsment to a DAERA Game Rod Licence
Permit 12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishing Permit
Fishing methods Fly Fishing, worm fishing and Spinning.
Bag Limit Four Stocked Trout minimum length 25.4cm

Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket

Car Parking Onsite Yes
Disabled Car Parking Onsite No
Fishing Stands No
Disabled accessible fishing stands No
Boats Allowed No
Boat Restrictions N/A

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Directions

  • From the A5 (Omagh to Londonderry): Head west on Great Northern Road (A5) towards Tamlaght Road; at the roundabout, take the first exit onto Gillygooley Road (B50). Continue to follow B50; turn left onto Dooish Road (B84); turn right onto Braden Road; turn left.
  • From B72 (Castlederg to Ederney): Head southwest on Meetinghouse Lane towards Castlegore Road; take the first left onto Castlegore Road; go through first roundabout. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Castlegore Road (B72); continue on B72; turn left, then turn right.
Local Council Area Mid Ulster
Nearest populated area Drumquin
Water Type Reservoir
Water Area / Size 23 Hectacres

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