Fisheries

The Owenea River runs for 13 miles draining Lough Ea in the west of the Croaghs, into Loughrosmore Bay at Ardara. The Owenea is primarily a spare river taking 1 to 2 days to run off after a good flood. The river has a run of spring salmon, grilse, sea trout and has a resident stock of small brown trout. The Fishery consists of 9 beats on the bottom 8 miles of the river with good pools spread throughout the whole river. The beats cater for 3, 4 or 5 rods depending on the particular beat. The river has a lot of nice fly water with the majority of fish being caught by this method. When in condition the river is one of the best in the country for grilse. July sees the biggest run of grilse. The Fishery consists of 9 beats on the bottom 8 miles of the river with good pools spread throughout the whole river. The beats cater for 3,4 or 5 rods depending on the particular beat. The river has a lot of nice fly water with the majority of fish being caught by this method. When in condition the river is one of the best in the country for grilse. July sees the biggest run of grilse. The fishery has been upgraded as part of a £164.000 T.A.M programme and there are additional facilities for anglers, including toilets and hospitality at the angling centre as well as access for disabled anglers along a section of beat 3. Shrimp and Prawn are strictly prohibited. Bag limit of 3 salmon per day. Bookings can be taken on full payment of rod permit. Bookings are non transferable. Rods will be assigned on a first come first served basis and will be rotated through beats thereafter if demand is high. Visa and Mastercard facilities available.