Angling at Navar Lakes - Achork, Glencreawan and Meenameen

Within the forest area there is a scenic drive, cliff-top viewpoint and a touring caravan site. There are three lakes open to Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) permit holders – Achork, Glencreawan and Meenameen. Fishing is not permitted in the fourth lake, Lough Navar.

Key information about Navar Lakes (Achork, Glencreawan and Meenameen)

Nearest Town	Derrygonnelly
Area/Length	Achork - 4 hectares Glencreawan - 19 hectares Meenameen - 18.6 hectares
Species	Brown trout only in Achork and Meenameen Brown and rainbow trout in Glencreawan
Season	1 March to 31 October
Methods	Fly fishing, spinning and worm fishing at Achork and Meenameen. Fly fishing only on Glencreawan.
Daily Bag Limit	4 trout per rod per day
Size Limit	Minimum takeable size 25.4 cm
Boats	Fishing is permitted from non-mechanical boats only. Fly fishing only from boats on Glencreawan and Meenameen. Please note Achork is currently inaccessable by boat.
Licence	DCAL Game Fishing Rod Licence
Permit	DCAL Game Fishing Permit
Other Restrictions	Fly fishing only from boats

Brown trout

Achork and Meenamen contain good stocks of brown trout supplemented by takeable brown trout. Fish respond well to nymphs and small dark patterned wet or dry flies.

These lakes are considered ideal for family outings as there is beautiful scenery and forest walks. Picnic areas are scattered throughout the forest.

Car parks are at the water’s edge at Glencreawan and Meenameen. There is a 40 metre walk along the forest path to the shore from the carpark at Achork.