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South Armagh
boasts some of the best waters for game and coarse angling. There
is something to suit all levels of angler be they novice or experienced.
"You are guaranteed to be hooked after a day's fishing in tranquil
surroundings."
| Location |
Season |
Stocked |
Type
of Fish |
| Kiltybane
Lake |
April
- September |
Annually
3 times |
Brown
& rainbow trout |
Rod
license required and day permits can be obtained from Mr. Phil
Nolan (Tel: 028 30 868074) and at Cardinal O'Fiaich Centre (Cullyhanna).
Bag limit 3 per day.
Parking on site for 50 cars. |
| Directions:
From Crossmaglen, follow the Corran Road towards Cullyhanna.
After 3 miles, take the Kiltybane Road to the lake. |
| Location |
Season |
Stocked |
Type
of Fish |
| Loughross |
All
year |
|
Pike,
Perch, Eel |
|
Rod licence
required.
Parking
on site with picnic and toilet facilities.
|
| Directions:
From Crossmaglen, take Castleblaney Road, taking the first turn
on left. The lough is on the right. |
| Location |
Season |
Stocked |
Type
of Fish |
| Cashel
(Upper & Lower) |
March
- October |
2-3
times |
Trout |
|
Rod licence
required and if not a member of a local club, day permit can
be obtained from Mr. Gene Murphy 028 30 888607. Bag limit
2 fish per day.
Parking on site.
|
| Directions:
From Crossmaglen follow road to Newry, after Silverbridge take
the second junction on the right. |
| Location |
Season |
Stocked |
Type
of Fish |
| Glassdrummond |
March
- October |
2-3
times |
Trout |
|
Rod licence
required and if not a member of a local club, day permit can
be obtained from Mr. Gene Murphy 028 30 888607. Bag limit
2 fish per day.
Parking on site.
|
| Directions:
Turn at Creggan, follow Glassdrummond Road and the lake is on
the right. |
| Location |
Season |
Stocked |
Type
of Fish |
| Carrigan |
March
- October |
2-3
times |
Trout |
|
Rod licence
required and if not a member of a local club, day permit can
be obtained from Mr. Gene Murphy 028 30 888607. Bag limit
2 fish per day.
Parking on site.
|
| Directions:
From Silverbridge, follow the road to Newry. Take the first
turn on right. The lake is immediately on your right. |
| Location |
Season |
Stocked |
Type
of Fish |
| Newry
Canal |
All
year |
|
Trout,
Bream, Rudd, Pike, Perch, Eels |
|
Rod licence
required.
Parking close by.
|
| Directions:
Omeath Road Newry. |
| Location |
Season |
Stocked |
Type
of Fish |
| Mullaghbane |
March
- October |
2-3
times |
Trout |
|
Rod licence
required and if not a member of a local club, day permit can
be obtained from Mr. Pat McKenna at Mullaghbane Post Office.
Bag limit 2 fish per day.
Parking at lay-by close to lake.
|
| Directions:
In Mullaghbane, turn right at Cranny Road and turn left at Lough
Road. |
| Location |
Season |
Stocked |
Type
of Fish |
| Camlough
Lake |
|
|
Small
to medium pike |
|
This large
disused reservoir is well stocked with pike, and fishing is
free to licence holders.
|
| Directions:
From Newry, drive through Camlough and then take the Crossmaglen
Road. You will pass the lake on your left. The road drives along
the dam, giving easy access, but the lake is also used for water
sports, so a walk to the far end can be well worth the effort. |
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