River Roe

Nearest Town: - Limavady
Area/Length: - 2km
Species: - Salmon, Sea trout and Brown trout
Season: - 1 April–20 October
Methods: - Fly fishing, spinning and worm fishing
Daily Bag Limit: - Maximum Salmonids limits
Size Limit: - Trout under 25.4 cm must be returned unharmed to the water
Other Restrictions: - Anglers should note that there are special requirements governing the methods of angling which may be used on the River Roe. Angling is prohibited from and within 45 metres downstream of the weir known as O’Cahan’s Rock
Disabled Facilities: - See Disabled Fisheries
Licence: - Foyle, Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission Game Fishing Rod Licence
Permit:-DCAL Game Fishing Permit

This excellent salmon and trout fishery is situated in the beautiful Roe Valley Country Park near Limavady. A footbridge spans the river upstream of Givan’s Weir giving angler’s easy access to stretches of both banks. Forest walks are provided but access to the river can be difficult, particularly the stretch that flows through a steep gorge. This is one of the Department’s most spectacular fisheries. It is a productive fishery supporting good sea trout to 3 kg, with a good grilse run and salmon to 7 kg. A spate river it fishes best on a falling flood from June to October. Bright patterns and purple dressings work well on the Roe. Night time sea trout fishing is popular in the lower reaches.

How to get there

The river below O’Cahan’s Rock is best fished from the left or northern bank. This is approached from the A2 just west of Limavady by the B69 south to Claudy, turning left after 1.2 km onto the B192 to Dungiven. The road to the river is 1.2 km further on the left (signposted). The Dogleap area is best approached from the B68 Limavady-Dungiven road and is well signposted.