Angling at Lough Macronan

This lough is in a tranquil location within Brantry wood, reached by walking 1 km along forest tracks.

Key information about Lough Macronan

Nearest Town	Benburb
Area/Length	1 hectare
Species	Perch, pike and tench
Season	All year
Methods	All lawful methods
Daily Bag Limit	1 Pike / 4 coarse per day
Size Limit	Pike of 4 kg (8.8lb) and over and coarse greater than 25 cms must be returned to the water
Licence	DCAL Coarse Fishing Rod Licence
Permit	DCAL Coarse Fishing Permit

How to get there

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

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

From Belfast

From Belfast, head to the end of the M1 continuing on the Dungannon by-pass for approximately 0.4 km to a new roundabout.

Turn left onto the B45 to Caledon, travelling through Eglish, turning right at the crossroads just over the Oona Bridge and follow signs for Brantry Lough. Access is on foot from the South car park at Brantry Lough.

From Aughnacloy

Take the B128 Benburb Road for 7.2km. Turn left at Holland's crossroads and follow signs for Brantry Lough. Access is on foot from the South car park at Brantry Lough.

For more details click on the map.