Toome Canal, Toomebridge

About This Fishery

Toome Canal is a coarse fishing water connected with the River Bann at Toomebridge. During periods of high water, bream and roach may move from the river into the more sheltered canal, with pike following the shoals. Perch can also be found around the lock area.

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Toome Canal

Approximately 0.8 km long. DAERA records bream, hybrids, perch, pike and roach. High water on the River Bann can encourage bream and roach into the canal, while perch are commonly found around the lock gates.

Species & Weights

Bream —

Hybrid —

Perch —

Pike —

Roach —

Toome Canal

Approximately 0.8 km long. DAERA records bream, hybrids, perch, pike and roach. High water on the River Bann can encourage bream and roach into the canal, while perch are commonly found around the lock gates.

Species & Weights

Bream —

Hybrid —

Perch —

Pike —

Roach —

Fishery Rules

Conduct

Static fishing from boats is permitted; trolling is prohibited.

Safety

Beware of strong current and deep water where the canal enters the River Bann.

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.