Angling at Moor Lough

Situated in mountainous countryside, Moor Lough and the adjoining area are an amenity area. This fishery is well stocked with takeable trout.

Key information about Moor Lough

Nearest Town	Dunamanagh
Area/Length	16.2 hectares
Species	Brown trout and rainbow trout
Season	1 March to 20 October
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 non-mechnical boats only
Licence	Foyle, Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission (FCILC) Game Fishing Rod Licence
Permit	DCAL Game Fishing Permit
Disabled facilities	See below for details

Disabled Facilities

A quarry dust surfaced road runs around the perimeter of the Lough, and anglers with disabilities would find this water particularly accessible.

Vehicle parking is possible at various locations. The water is accessible to wheelchairs at some locations. The road is closed at weekends but pedestrian access is available from the car park.

How to get there

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

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

From Belfast

After taking the A6 to Dungiven, take the B49 through Claudy to Dunamanagh. Head south for about 90 metres on the B48 towards Plumbridge, turn right to Altishane. Cross the Silverbrook Bridge 3.2 km out and turn left for another 1.6 km to Devine’s pub. Turn right for 2 km over the moor, then left for 450 metres and left again by the gravel road to the lake.

From Strabane

Travel north by the A5 towards Londonderry, turning right 3.2 km out of Strabane towards Dunamanagh B49. Turn right again in Artigarvan village for 6.4 km through Glenmornan, then right for 450 metres and left by the road to the lake.

Road signs are provided from Lough Ash.