River Lagan - Stranmillis Stretch, Belfast

About This Fishery

The Stranmillis Stretch of the River Lagan provides approximately eight kilometres of coarse fishing through Belfast. The river is generally deep and slow flowing, with fishing points available from the old towpath on the west bank. Roach and pike are the principal coarse species, alongside bream, perch and gudgeon.

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River Lagan - Stranmillis Stretch

Approximately 8 km of generally deep, slow-flowing river. DAERA records bream, gudgeon, perch, pike and roach. Fishing points are available along the old towpath on the west bank. The upstream Shaw's Bridge stretch is a separate game fishery.

Species & Weights

Bream —

Gudgeon —

Perch —

Pike —

Roach —

River Lagan - Stranmillis Stretch

Approximately 8 km of generally deep, slow-flowing river. DAERA records bream, gudgeon, perch, pike and roach. Fishing points are available along the old towpath on the west bank. The upstream Shaw's Bridge stretch is a separate game fishery.

Species & Weights

Bream —

Gudgeon —

Perch —

Pike —

Roach —

Fishery Rules

Conduct

Boats are not permitted.

Access

The coarse fishery begins approximately 150m downstream of Red Bridge and extends to Stranmillis Weir.

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.