Portna Canal

This short stretch of canal fishes best during periods of high water levels when bream and roach move in from the River Bann for shelter. Pike follow these shoals of coarse fish. Numerous perch can be caught close to the lock gates. Beware of the strong current and deep water where the canal enters the River Bann. Fishing at Portna is restricted to the stretch below the locks. Upstream of the locks is inaccessible and dangerous due to the rocky banks.

Key Information 

Fishery Type	Coarse
Species	Bream, Hybrids, Perch, Pike, Roach
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

Portna Canal

Car Parking Onsite	Yes
Disabled Car Parking Onsite	No
Fishing Stands	No
Disabled accessible fishing stands	No
Boats Allowed	Yes
Boat Restrictions	Static fishing from boats is permitted, trolling is prohibited

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Directions

• From Kilrea: Follow the A54 Kilrea-Portglenone Road and travel 0.24 miles; turn left for a short distance and then left again to the canal area.

Local Council Area	Causeway Coast & Glens Council
Nearest populated area	Kilrea
Water Type	Canal
Water Area / Size	0.4 Kilometres