An additional permit charge may also be required before the angler can fish in a particular water. This can be issued by the fishery owner. There are three categories of fisheries:
Bann System Ltd. operates angling beats on the main Lower Bann River. It has also sub-let to local angling clubs all of the tributary rivers.
| Lower Bann | Estuary |
|---|---|
| Cutts | Carnroe |
| Betts | Agivey Bridge |
| Culiff Bridge | Culiff Rock |
| Portneal | Portna |
| Kilrea Club | Movanagher |
| Ballinress Reservoir & Dunallis Reservoir |
|---|
| Ballyrashane Reservoir |
| Ballylesson Reservoir |
| Craigahulliar Reservoir |
| Moorbrooke Lodge |
| Ballylagan Fishermens Quarry |
| Stone Falls |
Salmon, sea trout, brown and rainbow trout are found in abundance in the local rivers Bush, Bann (Lower), Agivey and some ‘put and take’ lakes. Game Fishing is seasonal and as such, activity is confined from 1 March to 31 October.
Popular stretches for bream, eel, perch, pike and roach on the Lower Bann at Portna and Movanagher.
The waters around Portrush and the North Coast are rich in fish and ideal for boat anglers. There is also excellent rock and beach fishing. Boats are available for hire from Portrush and Portstewart Harbours.
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