Angling at Binevenagh lake

This artificial lake is on a cliff-top setting in a forest area overlooking the picturesque Benone Strand. Due to increasing demand in this tourist area, the lake is stocked regularly with up to 2,000 rainbow trout, some of which weigh between 1 to 2.5 kg.

Key information about Binevenagh Lake

Nearest Town	Limavady
Area/Length	3.2 hectares
Species	Rainbow trout
Season	1 February - 31 December
Methods	Fly fishing, spinning and worm fishing
Daily Bag Limit	4 trout per rod
Size Limit	Minimum takeable size 25.4 cm
Boats	Fishing from boats is not permitted
Licence	Foyle, Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission (FCILC) Game Rod Licence
Permit	DCAL Game Permit
Disabled Facilites	Wheelchair access is possible from the quarry dust car park along part of the shore, with level walking in other places.

Wrap up

The fishery can be very exposed in inclement weather and anglers should be appropriately dressed.  

How to get there

Click on the button directly below for a map and you will see an arrow which shows Binevenagh lake.

Click on the map further down for a more detailed view of the location.

From Coleraine

Take the A2 to Downhill, turn left onto Bishops Road and continue for approximately 8 km. Turn right at the start of the forest and take the second forest entrance on the left.

From Limavady

Take the coastal A2 road for approximately 3.2 km. Fork right onto the B201 at Artikilly then left at the fork 1.6 km further on. Continue straight for a further 5.4 km, turn left at the end of the forest and take the second forest entrance on the left.