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Fishing near Letterkenny, Co. Donegal


Letterkenny sits at the head of Lough Swilly in County Donegal, surrounded by some of the north-west's most productive angling waters. The River Leannan and River Deele run close to the town, while the Finn and Gweebarra rivers are within easy reach. Atlantic salmon and wild brown trout are the main quarry on the region's rivers, and put-and-take rainbow trout fisheries on the Fanad Peninsula and near Creeslough give anglers a year-round stillwater option. Saltwater boat fishing is accessible via charter operators in the area.

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