River Lagan (Stranmillis Stretch)

Roach and pike are the main species. The old towpath provides good access to fishing points. The Fishery starts 150m downstream of red bridge to Stranmillis weir.
Fishing points. This coarse stretch of river runs from below the Red Bridge to Stranmillis Weir and beyond. It is deep and slow flowing with fishing points available all along the old towpath on the west bank from Red Bridge downstream to Stranmillis Weir and beyond. It has good spinning water at certain places.

Key Information 

Fishery Type	Coarse
Species	Bream, Gudgeon, 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

River Lagan Stranmillis Stretch

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

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Directions

• From Sharman Road: The Stranmillis Weir can be reached from Sharman Road, off Stranmillis Road.
• From Lockview Road: The Stranmillis Weir can be reached from Lockview Road, off Stranmillis Road.

Local Council Area	Belfast
Nearest populated area	Belfast
Water Type	River
Water Area / Size	8 Kilometres