Faughan
Faughan
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The River Faughan is a renowned spate river located in Northern Ireland, within the Foyle catchment. It is primarily celebrated for its salmon and sea trout fishing, with a season that runs from April 1st through October 20th. The river's fishing rights and associated access are managed under a lease, and trespass rights are attached to these fishing rights. The river can be fished up to Killycor Bridge, though fish in this upper area are often well-colored and have been in the system for some time.
Species & education
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Common Roach
Rutilus rutilus
European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Faughan. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
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Northern Ireland licenses and regulations
Northern Ireland Boating Regulations
Official NI guidance on using waterways, rivers and loughs for boating, canoeing and other craft (e.g. Lough Erne and the Lower Bann canoe trails). Navigation on the cross-border system is managed by Waterways Ireland.
Northern Ireland Fishing License
To fish freshwater in Northern Ireland you need both a rod licence and a permit/day ticket. Licences and permits are issued by DAERA (most of NI) and the Loughs Agency (Foyle and Carlingford catchments); a small endorsement lets a full-season game licence holder fish both areas.
Northern Ireland Fishing Regulations
Official DAERA/nidirect angling regulations for Northern Ireland - licence and permit rules, seasons, methods, and catch limits. Separate rules apply in Loughs Agency waters (Foyle and Carlingford).
Northern Ireland Stream Access Laws
Closest official page on public access to land and water in Northern Ireland, which has limited access rights (no general right to roam). There is no public right to fish - you must hold the required rod licence and a permit/day ticket for the specific fishery.
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