Binevenagh Lake

Nearest Town: - Limavady
Area/Length: - 3.2 hectares
Species: - Rainbow trout
Season: - 1 February–31 December
Methods: - Fly fishing, spinning and worm fishing
Daily Bag Limit: - 4 trout per rod per day
Size Limit: - Minimum takeable size 25.4 cm
Boats: - Fishing from boats is not permitted
Licence: - Foyle, Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission Game Fishing Rod Licence
Permit: - DCAL Game Fishing Permit

This artificial lake commands a cliff-top situation set in a forest area and overlooking the picturesque Benone Strand. The fishery can be very exposed in inclement weather and anglers should be appropriately dressed. Due to increasing demand in this tourist area, the lake is stocked regularly with up to 2000 rainbow trout, some of which weigh between 1 to 2.5 kg.

How to get there

From Coleraine take the A2 to Downhill, turn left onto Bishops Road and continue for approximately 8 km , turn right at the start of the forest and take the second forest entrance on the left.

From Limavady, take the coastal A2 road for approximately 3.2 km. Fork right onto the B201 at Artikilly then left at the fork 1.6 km further on. Continue straight for a further 5.4 km, turn left at the end of the forest and take the second forest entrance on the left.

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Content Permits/Licences Permit Outlets River Bush Salmon Fishing Publications Education Travel Information Stocking Information Public Angling Estate Fisheries Fishing Locations in Northern Ireland	Binevenagh Lake Home > Stocked Trout Locations > Binevenagh Lake Nearest Town: - Limavady Area/Length: - 3.2 hectares Species: - Rainbow trout Season: - 1 February–31 December Methods: - Fly fishing, spinning and worm fishing Daily Bag Limit: - 4 trout per rod per day Size Limit: - Minimum takeable size 25.4 cm Boats: - Fishing from boats is not permitted Licence: - Foyle, Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission Game Fishing Rod Licence Permit: - DCAL Game Fishing Permit This artificial lake commands a cliff-top situation set in a forest area and overlooking the picturesque Benone Strand. The fishery can be very exposed in inclement weather and anglers should be appropriately dressed. Due to increasing demand in this tourist area, the lake is stocked regularly with up to 2000 rainbow trout, some of which weigh between 1 to 2.5 kg. How to get there From Coleraine take the A2 to Downhill, turn left onto Bishops Road and continue for approximately 8 km , turn right at the start of the forest and take the second forest entrance on the left. From Limavady, take the coastal A2 road for approximately 3.2 km. Fork right onto the B201 at Artikilly then left at the fork 1.6 km further on. Continue straight for a further 5.4 km, turn left at the end of the forest and take the second forest entrance on the left.
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