Movanagher Canal, Kilrea

About This Fishery

Movanagher Canal is a coarse fishing water near Kilrea connected with the River Bann system. The canal has traditionally been known as a productive match-angling venue, particularly when high river levels encourage coarse fish into the canal and during spring spawning movements. Species include bream, hybrids, roach, perch and pike.

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Movanagher Canal

43

pegs

Approximately 1 km of canal. DAERA records bream, hybrids, perch, pike and roach. The venue historically has 43 fishing stands. Fishing is currently closed because of health and safety concerns relating to the stands.

Species & Weights

Bream —

Hybrid —

Perch —

Pike —

Roach —

Movanagher Canal

43

pegs

Approximately 1 km of canal. DAERA records bream, hybrids, perch, pike and roach. The venue historically has 43 fishing stands. Fishing is currently closed because of health and safety concerns relating to the stands.

Species & Weights

Bream —

Hybrid —

Perch —

Pike —

Roach —

Fishery Rules

Conduct

Static fishing from boats is permitted; trolling is prohibited.

Access

Fishing is not permitted from the west bank between the canal and the River Bann.

Safety

Beware of deep water.
Fishing is currently closed because the fishing stands do not meet current safety standards.

General

Anglers aged 12 and over require a DAERA Coarse or Game Rod Licence and a DAERA Coarse or Game Fishing Permit.
Maximum daily retention: 1 pike up to 4kg and 4 coarse fish up to 25cm.