Located on the north Antrim coast in idyllic surroundings, Lough na Cranagh is stocked with fingerling brown trout which are allowed to mature to sizes well over four pounds. Fairhead Fishing Club manages the loughs for DAERA. Seven day tickets are available to DAERA game permit holders.

Tickets are available from:

D McAuley's,
23 Ann Street,
Ballycastle,
BT54 6AA
Tel: 028 2076 9521

Key Information

Fishery Type Game
Species Brown Trout
Season Open 1st March
Season Close 31st October
Rod Licence 12 years old and over DAERA Game Rod Licence
Permit Fairhead Fishing Club Day ticket / 12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishing Permit
Fishing methods Fly Fishing Only with flies less than 3/4 inches long.
Bag Limit Three 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 Yes
Disabled accessible fishing stands No
Boats Allowed Yes
Boat Restrictions Boats are available from Fairhead Fishing Club

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Directions

  • From Ballycastle: Head along the A2 & Fairhead Road.
Local Council Area Causeway Coast & Glens Council
Nearest populated area Ballycastle
Water Type Lake
Water Area / Size 88 Hectacres

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