Fishing Holidays in Ireland

Lough Neagh System - Moyola River for Trout Fishing and Salmon Fishing

27 Miles, 44km
Moyola Angling Association
Castledawson & Draperstown

The Moyola River stretches for approximately 27 miles from Lough Neagh into the Sperrin Mountains. Nearest towns are Magherafelt, Castledawson, Maghera. Methods include fly fishing, “trotting worms”, spinning and evening fishing. Throughout its 27 mile length the Moyola changes from a small river (3-5m) through the majority of its length as a medium sized river (5-20m) to a large river (20m+) for its last couple of miles before entering Lough Neagh. Brown Trout provide the bulk of the sport from April to July to both the dry and wet fly. In June Dollaghan may start to appear and give good sport right to the end of the season. The night fly fisherman requires a spate to get these fish up from Lough Neagh and then a period of settled low water conditions. Conversely the Salmon angler will want a series of spates from late June on to October to get the best of his fishing with fly, spinner, and worm. Occasional Sea Trout also turn up during this time. A Ghillie service at £50/day is available given prior notice.

Fish Type - Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Dollaghan, and Salmon
Season - 1st March – 31st October You will need a Licence and a Day Ticket
Licence Authority - Fisheries Conservancy Board

Day Tickets
There are 20 day tickets available at the following rates:- £4/rod/day from 1st March – 31st August, £10/rod/day from 1st September – 30th September. In October only 5 day tickets are available through the secretary at £10/rod/day.

Day Ticket Outlets
Huestons 55 Main Street Castledawson Tel. 028 7946 8282 Gerry Ewing 41 Main Street Castledawson Tel. 028 7946 8517 Crawfords 34 Main Street Maghera Tel. 028 7964 2369