Key information about Lough Ash
Enjoy fishing for brown trout at Lough Ash in Northern Ireland.
| Nearest town | Dunamanagh |
|---|---|
| Area/length | 15.3 hectares |
| Species | brown trout |
| Season | 1 March to 20 October |
| Methods | fly fishing, spinning and worm fishing |
| Daily bag limit | four trout per rod |
| Size limit | minimum takeable size 25.4 m |
| Boats | fishing from boats is not allowed |
| Licence | Loughs Agency game rod licence |
| Permit | DAERA game angling permit: Game angling permit prices from DAERA |
Access
Due to the dangerous bank, the western shore is closed to anglers. The short eastern end is inaccessible because of reeds. The northern and southern shores have spacious wading areas. Perimeter stiles and footbridges from the car park give unrestricted access to the fishing areas.
How to get there
From Belfast to Dungiven
Taking the B49 through Claudy and Dunamanagh, turn left on the B48 to Plumbridge. The signposted entrance to the car park is on the left 2.98 miles from Dunamanagh.
Other places to fish
- DAERA Public Angling Estate fisheries - 70 fisheries to choose from
- Fisheries outside the Public Angling Estate