This lough is in a tranquil location within Brantry Wood, reached by walking a kilometre along forest tracks.

Key Information 

Fishery Type Coarse
Species Perch, Pike, Roach, Tench
Season Open 1st January
Season Close 31st December
Rod Licence 12 years old and over DAERA Coarse or Game Rod Licence
Permit 12 years old and over DAERA Coarse or Game Fishing Permit
Fishing methods All Lawful Methods.
Bag Limit 1 Pike (up to 4kg) and 4 coarse fish (up to 25cm) per day may be retained

Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket

Lough Macronan
Lough Macronan

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

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Directions

  • From Belfast: Go to the end of the M1, continue on the Dungannon by-pass for about 0.24 miles to the roundabout; turn left onto the B45 to Caledon; go through Eglish; turn right at the crossroads just over the Oona Bridge and follow signs for Brantry Lough.
  • From Aughnacloy: Take the B128 Benburb Road for 4.47 miles; turn left at Holland's Crossroads and follow signs for Brantry Lough.

Access is on foot from the south car park at Brantry Lough.

Local Council Area Mid Ulster
Nearest populated area Benburb
Water Type Lake
Water Area / Size 1 Hectacres

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