Best for
- Public coarse fishing waters
- Pike fishing on larger loughs and canals
- River and canal sessions
- Scenic rural day sessions
Northern Ireland fishing lakes
Showing 16 fishing lakes currently listed for Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland fishing guide
Northern Ireland fishing lakes, canals and coarse waters
Northern Ireland has a strong mix of public coarse waters, canals, rivers, estate lakes and larger loughs. It is a useful region for anglers looking for pike, roach, bream, perch and mixed coarse fishing, with waters around Belfast, Craigavon, Downpatrick, Kilrea, Toome and Enniskillen.
Before travelling, check the latest Northern Ireland rod licence and permit rules, as many public waters need both the correct licence and a valid permit or day ticket.
Popular areas
- Belfast and the River Lagan
- Craigavon and County Armagh
- Downpatrick and County Down
- Enniskillen and the Erne system
- Kilrea, Toome and Portglenone
Check before you go
- Check the current rod licence requirements.
- Confirm whether a separate permit or day ticket is needed.
- Check access, parking and bankside conditions.
- Review any bait, method, season or species restrictions.