Angling at Ballykeel Lough Erne

This attractive lough is stocked regularly. On the south side, the bank is steep and is not suitable for wading.There are fishing stands on the west side.

Key information about Ballykeel Lough Erne

Nearest Town	Ballynahinch
Area/Length	21.4 hectares
Species	Brown trout
Season	1 March to 31 October
Methods	Fly fishing only
Daily Bag Limit	4 trout per rod
Size Limit	Minimum takeable size 25.4 cm
Boats	Fishing from boats is not permitted
Licence	DCAL Game Fishing Rod Licence
Permit	DCAL Game Fishing Permit

An anglers’ path is provided and anglers must use the only official entrance which is off the old Lisburn-Ballynahinch Road. Motorists should take care not to obstruct the road at this point or block farm entrances.

How to get there

Click on the button directly below for a map and you will see an arrow which shows Ballykeel Lough Erne.

Click on the map further down to the right on this page for a more detailed view of the location.

From Ballynahinch

Take the A49 and B177 towards Hillsborough, branching right 2 km out at the staggered crossroads. The entrance is 3.6 km on the left.

From Belfast

Take the M1 and turn off at the Lisburn/Saintfield junction. Take the A49 towards Ballynahinch for 6.8 km to Baillies Mill. Turn right at the crossroads and then left at the T-junction at the end of the road. The entrance is a further 2.4 km on the right.