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Angling at Upper Lough Macnean

This fishing location is similar to Lough Erne, with its islands and secluded bays. It is suitable for boat fishing for pike. The lough is fished for trout, usually during the mayfly season.

Key information about Upper Lough MacNean

Nearest Town Belcoo
Area/Length This is a cross border lake with 983 hectares of which 458 are in Northern Ireland
Species Pike, perch, bream, roach, hybrids and brown trout
Season All year
Methods All legal methods including ground bait and maggots for coarse fish
Daily Bag Limit 1 pike / 4 coarse per day/ 4 trout per rod
Size Limit Pike of 4 kg (8.8lb) and over and coarse greater than 25 cms must be returned to the water
Other Restrictions If you do not hold a Game Rod Licence any trout taken must be returned gently to the water
Licence DCAL coarse rod licence (for coarse fish only)
Permit No permit required. This is a free fishery.

Information

Please note this fishery is not actively managed by the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure. Anglers must be aware that they use these fisheries and any fishing stands based at these waters at their own risk.

How to get there

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

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

Map of Upper Lough Macnean

From Enniskillen, take the A4 for Belcoo. From Belcoo take the B52 for Garrison. The road runs along most of the eastern shore with easy access points.