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Down offers 152 mapped fishing waters on PiscaMaps, including 43 rivers, 108 lakes and 1 canal. Species found across Down's waters include Pike, Perch, Roach, Bream, Rudd, Eel, Tench, Salmon.
Northern Ireland offers outstanding fishing across its loughs and rivers. The Erne, Bann, Foyle and their tributaries support salmon, sea trout, brown trout and a wide range of coarse species. Management is shared between DAERA and the Loughs Agency.
Fishing in Down requires a valid Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) rod licence. Coarse fishing on many loughs and rivers is free of charge; game fishing on rivers is strictly managed — check with DAERA or the Loughs Agency before visiting.
Click a river for species information, access notes and a location map.
12 species recorded across Down's waters:
| Pike | 151 waters |
| Perch | 151 waters |
| Roach | 145 waters |
| Bream | 142 waters |
| Rudd | 139 waters |
| Eel | 104 waters |
| Tench | 103 waters |
| Salmon | 17 waters |
| Trout | 11 waters |
| Brown Trout | 6 waters |
| Sea Trout | 2 waters |
| Carp | 1 water |