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Lough na Cranagh

BallycastleBT54 6RD

Lake reference, not a surveyed entrance. Obtain the club’s arrival instructions with your ticket.

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About the fishery

Lough na Cranagh is a brown-trout lake in north Antrim managed by Fairhead Fishing Club on behalf of DAERA. Visiting anglers can fish with a club day ticket during the March–October season. Fishing is fly-only, with a fly-length restriction and a two-trout visitor allowance. Boat access is reserved for club members, so visitors should plan for shore fishing.

Venue overview

  • A north Antrim lake managed by Fairhead Fishing Club on behalf of DAERA. It is one physical water, not a separate venue for each permit or bank.

Lakes and fish species

Waters and species

  • Brown trout are confirmed by the controlling authority. The published water-area entry has an unclear unit/spelling and has not been presented as a verified area.

Fishing access and booking

Access and tickets

  • Visitors must obtain a Fairhead Fishing Club day ticket before fishing. The authority also requires a DAERA Game Rod Licence from age 12.
  • Do not assume a general DAERA permit replaces the club’s visiting-anglers ticket.

Tickets and prices

Ticket prices

  • The official water page does not display a day-ticket price. Ask the club or ticket outlet for the current fee and any additional conditions.

Confirm the current club ticket fee before visiting.

Opening times and seasons

Fishing hours and season

  • Fishing season: 1 March–31 October; fishing is closed outside that season.
  • Daily fishing times, gate opening times and night-fishing permission have not been confirmed.

Fishing rules

Fishing rules

  • Fly fishing only, with flies shorter than three-quarters of an inch.
  • The visitor allowance is two trout per visitor.
  • No boats are available to visitors. Boat use is restricted to Fairhead Fishing Club members.

Facilities and accessibility

Facilities and accessibility

  • Parking is listed. The authority lists no fishing stands, accessible fishing stands or designated disabled parking.
  • Toilets and step-free bank access have not been confirmed.

Location and contact details

Location and ticket contacts

  • Approach from Ballycastle via the A2 and Fairhead Road; confirm the arrival point with the club.
  • Tickets: D McAuley’s, 23 Ann Street, Ballycastle BT54 6AA; telephone 028 2076 9521. This is the ticket shop, not the fishing-water address.
  • Alternatively, the official page names John Porter for day-ticket arrangements: johnporter2609@gmail.com.

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