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.
Anglers should be aware that, weather permitting, members of North Down Model Aircraft Club will be at Moorlough Sunday 9th and 23rd of June.
Key Information
| Fishery Type | Game |
|---|---|
| Species | Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout |
| Season Open | 1st March |
| Season Close | 20th October |
| Rod Licence | A loughs Agnecy Licence or a Loughs Agency endorsement to a DAERA Game Rod Licence is required |
| Permit | 12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishing Permit |
| Fishing methods | Fly fishing, spinning and worm fishing from the shore only. From boats fly fishing only. Fishing is permitted from non-mechanical and electronically powered boats only |
| Bag Limit | 4 stocked trout per day, minimum length 25.4cm |
Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket
| Car Parking Onsite | Yes |
| Disabled Car Parking Onsite | Yes |
| Fishing Stands | Yes |
| Disabled accessible fishing stands | No |
| Boats Allowed | Yes |
| Boat Restrictions | Fishing is permitted from non-mechanical and electrically powered boats only. |
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Directions
- From Belfast: Go on the A6 to Dungiven; take the B49 through Claudy to Dunamanagh; go south for about 0.05 miles on the B48 towards Plumbridge; turn right to Altishane. Cross the Silverbrook Bridge 1.98 miles out and turn left for another mile to Devine’s pub; turn right for 1.24 miles over the moor, go left for 0.27 miles and left again by the gravel road to the lake.
- From Strabane: Travel north on the A5 towards Londonderry; turn right 1.98 miles out of Strabane towards Dunamanagh B49; turn right again in Artigarvan village for 3.97 miles through Glenmornan, then right for 0.27 miles and left by the road to the lake; there are road signs from Lough Ash.
| Local Council Area | Derry & Strabane |
|---|---|
| Nearest populated area | Dunamanagh |
| Water Type | Lake |
| Water Area / Size | 14 Hectacres |