What fish can I catch in Mid and East Antrim?

A range of coarse and game species are found across Mid and East Antrim's rivers, lakes and canals.

What is the close season in Mid and East Antrim?

Close seasons in Northern Ireland vary by species. Coarse fishing is generally open year-round, though game fish seasons are strictly enforced. Check with DAERA for current dates.

Fishing in Mid and East Antrim — Rivers, Lakes & Canals

Northern Ireland

Fishing in Mid and East Antrim

Mid and East Antrim offers 0 mapped fishing waters on PiscaMaps, including 0 rivers.

Fishing in Mid and East Antrim falls under the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). A DAERA rod licence is required for game fishing; coarse fishing on most loughs is free. Game fishing on many rivers is managed by the Loughs Agency (on the Foyle and Carlingford systems) or the Inland Fisheries Ireland / DAERA jointly.

Fishing in Northern Ireland requires a valid Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) rod licence, available from tackle shops or online.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can I catch in Mid and East Antrim?+

A range of coarse and game species are found across Mid and East Antrim's rivers, lakes and canals.
Do I need a licence to fish in Mid and East Antrim?+

Fishing in Northern Ireland requires a valid Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) rod licence, available from tackle shops or online.
What is the close season in Mid and East Antrim?+

Close seasons in Northern Ireland vary by species. Coarse fishing is generally open year-round, though game fish seasons are strictly enforced. Check with DAERA for current dates.

Fishing in Mid and East Antrim

Fishing in Mid and East Antrim

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