Fishing Holidays in Ireland

The Foyle System - River Mourne

8 miles, 13 km
Sion Mills Angling Club
Strabane, Sion Mills, Victoria Bridge, County Londonderry

The River Mourne is situated off the A5, between Strabane and Newtownstewart. Nearest towns are Sion Mills, Clady, Strabane, Castlederg and Newtownstewart. The Mourne is a big river (20m +) and although it has a good population of Brown Trout, (5lb +) the main quarries are Salmon, Grilse and Sea Trout.

Spring Salmon are best from April to mid May with the bulk of the Grilse and summer Salmon arriving from June to the end of the season in October. Sea Trout are at their peak in June and July.

There is great fly water on this stretch but spinning and worming are also popular. This part of the river does not necessarily require a spate and in fact will generally fish better in lower water conditions. A Ghillie service at £50/ day is available with prior notice.

Fish Type - Salmon, Brown Trout and Sea Trout
Season - 1st April – 20th October - You will need a Licence and a Day ticket
Licence Authority - Loughs Agency

Day Tickets
There are 30 day tickets available on the following basis:-Full DCAL permit holders (Adult, Juvenile, Game Season) £3.50/rod/day, others £12.00/rod/day. £50 for 7 days.The permits can be pre booked, a weekly ticket may be available on application.

Day Ticket Outlets / Further Information

Sion Mills Angling ClubAngling Information Office151 Melmount RoadSion MillsBT82 9EXTel: 028 8165 8027 9.00am – 4.00pm (Closed 12.30pm – 1.30pm)E-mail: angling@sionmills.co.ukFacilities available for disabled anglers.