Fishing near Ballybofey, Co. Donegal

Ballybofey sits on the banks of the River Finn in County Donegal, linked to Stranorlar by a bridge over the water. The Finn and its tributary the Reelan are regarded as the most prolific salmon and grilse rivers in Donegal, making this stretch of the Foyle catchment a serious destination for game anglers. Spate rivers including the Owenea and Gweebarra are within easy reach, and countless loughs dot the surrounding landscape.

Top waters to fish near Ballybofey

Foyle and Faughan Estuaries

Reelan

Co. Donegal

Owenea

Co. Donegal

Outer Swilly Estuary

Erne (Lough) (Upper)

Co. Cavan

Species & education

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Angler

Lophius piscatorius

Atlantic Cod

Gadus morhua

Atlantic Herring

Clupea harengus

Atlantic Horse Mackerel

Trachurus trachurus

Atlantic Mackerel

Scomber scombrus

Ballan Wrasse

Labrus bergylta

Brill

Scophthalmus rhombus

Coalfish

Pollachius virens

Common Skate

Dipturus intermedius

Common Sole

Solea solea

Conger Eel

Conger conger

Corkwing Wrasse

Symphodus melops

Cuckoo Ray

Leucoraja naevus

Cuckoo Wrasse

Labrus mixtus

Dab

Limanda limanda

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