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Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland a coarse fishing Licence is required and on most waters a permit is also needed. A coarse licence (covering pike fishing) is required by law for eveyone over 12 years of age fishing in Northern Ireland. It should be noted that a coarse rod licence and a coarse Department permit entitle the holder to use two coarse rods at a time. A separate coarse licence and coarse permit is required for a third and subsequent coarse rod being used. Similarly, holders of juvenile permits are entitled to fish using two coarse rods at a time.
DCAL Angling Permit Prices |
1 January 2010 |
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General Season |
£63.00 |
Juvenile Season (18yrs and under) |
£2.00 |
Coarse Season (covers 2 rods) |
£23.50 |
14 Day Coarse (2 Rods) |
£9.00 |
3 Day Coarse (2 Rods) |
£4.50 |
Concessionary Permit |
£15.00 |
DCAL ROD Licence Prices |
1 January 2010 |
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Foyle Endorsement |
£1.00 |
Coarse Season |
£17.00 |
Coarse 14 Day |
£9.00 |
Coarse 3 Day |
£3.50 |
Concessionary Coarse Licence |
£5.00 |
Coarse Juvenile Season |
£2.00 |
Combined DCAL Rod Licence and Permit |
1 January 2010 |
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3 Day Licence / Permit(Coarse) - 2 Rods |
£8.00 |
14 Day Licence / Permit(Coarse) - 2 Rods |
£18.00 |
Buy a licence or permit online
Department of Culture Arts and Leisure (DCAL)
Inland Fisheries Group,
Causeway Exchange,
1-7 Bedford Street,
Belfast BT2 7EG
Tel: (028) 90515119
Web: www.nidirect.gov.uk/angling
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Angling Centre & Fisheries |
Fisheries Profile |
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Enniskillen Co. Fermanagh Lough Erne, River Erne |
The Erne is one of the finest coarse fishing waters in Europe and has become popular as a competition venue for visiting anglers. Fishing in the Upper lough is concentrated between Enniskillen and Newtonbutler with Broadmeadow, Dolans Ring, Cornagrade, Scotch Store and Schools stretches being popular. For the specialist angler tench can be found in the weedy areas in the summer. Roach are everywhere with bream, pike, perch and eels, in abundance. In recent years many outstanding weights have been recorded during sponsored coarse angling competitions. Modern pegs and fishing stands are available for up to 500 anglers. The Department’s scientists have carried out an extensive coarse fish survey which indicates that fish are plentiful throughout this vast water although the bulk of match fishing takes place around Enniskillen. |
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Portglenone Co. Antrim Lower Bann, Movanagher |
Coarse fishing on the Lower Bann and Lough Beg is excellent - catches of 20-30 kg. per day achievable. The waters are abundant with bream, roach and hybrids. |
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Armagh Co. Armagh Enagh Lough, Creeve Lough Carrick Lough |
At Movanagher Canal three car-parks have been provided at the canal bank and 43 stands are available for competitions making this an ideal venue for small angling tournaments. The canal fishes well when high flow conditions exist on the river. Roach/ bream hybrids specimens can be caught. For fishing maps and more information, please log onto http://www.fishpal.com/Ireland/Bann |
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Portadown Co. Armagh Upper Bann River |
Some very good general coarse fishing at loughs such as Enagh Lough which is a Coarse Fishery Developed for Matches. There are 25 fishing stands which are all wheelchair accessible. Bream and tench are also present. The side of the Lough nearest the road has been developed for angling and a small car-park, hardcore path and fishing stands have been provided. The area has an abundance of inter-drumlin loughs with good stocks of coarse fish. |
Northern Ireland Coarse Fishing
Department of Culture Arts and Leisure (DCAL)
Inland Fisheries Group,
Causeway Exchange,
1-7 Bedford Street,
Belfast BT2 7EG
Tel: (028) 90515119
Web: www.nidirect.gov.uk/angling
TACKLE & BAIT SUPPLIERS
E J Cassells & Sons 41/43 Main Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6AN Tel: +44 (0)28 2766 3216
Jack Smyth Angling and Outdoors Unit 1F Altona Retail Park, Lisburn, BT27 5QB Tel: +44 (0)28 9267 6600
Mid-Antrim Angling Centre 14 William Street, Ballymena, BT43 6AW Tel: +44 (0)28 2564 8159
Pete's Tackle 29/31 Balmoral Avenue Whitehead Carrickfergus BT38 9QD Tel: +44 (0)28 93353283
The Great Outdoors 22 Broughshane Street, Ballymena, BT43 6EB Tel: +44 (0) 28 2564 7187
The Tackle Box 6 New Street Randalstown Co.Antrim BT41 3AF Tel: +44 (0)28 94479010
Angling Centre 71 Coleraine Road, Garvagh, BT51 5HR Tel: +44 (0)28 2955 7691 S.J. Mitchell & Co. 29 Central Car Park, Limavady, BT49 0ER Tel: +44 (0)28 7772 2128 62
Smyths Country Sports 1 Park Street, Coleraine, BT52 1BD Tel: +44 (0)28 7034 3970
The Great Outdoors 58 Society Street, Coleraine, BT52 1LA Tel: + 44 (0)28 7032 0701
Tom's Fishing Tackle Shop 31 Ardlough Road, Drumnahoe, BT47 5SP Tel: +44 (0)28 7134 626
G I Stores 5 Dobbin Street, Armagh,BT61 7QQ Tel: +44 (0)28 3752 2335
McIlduff's Fishing & Fieldsports Store Unit 2B Gilpinstown Road Lurgan BT66 8RL Tel: +44 (0)28 38349707
Outdoor Experience 29-31 Castle Street, Portadown, BT62 1BA Tel: +44 (0)28 3833 9333
Belleek Angling Centre The Thatch, Main Street, Belleek, BT93 3FX Tel: +44 (0)28 6865 8181
Cloughbally Mills Angling Centre Unit 3 Sligo Road, Enniskillen, BT74 7JY Tel: +44 (0)28 66322008
Country Sports 52 Drumadravey Road, Irvinestown, BT94 1LQ +44 (0)28 6862 1788
Erne Tackle 121 Main Street, Lisnaskea, BT92 0JD Tel: +44 (0)28 6772 1969 Home, Field & Stream 18 – 20 Church Street, Enniskillen, BT74 7EJ +44 (0)28 6632 2114 63