Main Lakes
Na Locha
Dungloe lake
Loch An Chlochan Liath
Dungloe Lake is the first of eight lakes in the system and supports a natural stock of native brown trout and sea trout. While the lake was previously stocked with brown trout, this practice has been discontinued to support the natural regeneration of the sea trout population.
The lake features several small islands, including one with a shelter where anglers can rest and enjoy refreshments. Please note that lighting fires on the islands or along the shoreline is strictly prohibited, and we kindly ask all visitors to take their litter with them when leaving.
A catch-and-release policy is in place for all sea trout.
Boats are available for hire from Charlie Bonnar’s Fishing Tackle Shop, located at the bridge in Dungloe town.
Is é loch seo an chéad cheann de ocht loch sa chóras seo, agus tá breac donn dúchasach agus breac mara le fáil ann. Cé gur stocáladh an loch seo le breac donn i mblianta roimhe seo, tá deireadh curtha leis an gcleachtas sin chun tacú le hathghiniúint nádúrtha an bhric mhara.
Tá roinnt oileán beaga sa loch, agus tá bothán ar an oileán is mó ina bhfuil foscadh agus áit le haghaidh sólaistí. Tá cosc dian ar thinte a lasadh ar na hoileáin nó ar an gcladach, agus iarrtar ar chuairteoirí a mbruscar a bhaint leo agus iad ag imeacht.
Tá polasaí gabhála agus scaoilte i bhfeidhm do gach breac mara.
Tá báid ar fáil ar cíos ó Shiopa Trealamh Iascaireachta Charlie Bonnar, atá suite ar an droichead i lár bhaile Anagaire.
I measc na n-éiscíní a mbíonn rath orthu tá: an Butcher, Daddy Long Legs, Alexander, Green Peter, Watson’s Fancy, Invicta, Bibio, Teal Blue and Silver, Black Pennell, Cow Dung, Zulu, Connemara Black, Dunkeld, Olive and Claret Bumbles, Blue Daddy agus an Doobray.
FISH POPULATION:
- Native Brown Trout (Breac Donn Dúchasach)
- Sea Trout (Breac Mara)
POPULAR FLIES:
- The Butcher
- Daddy Long Legs,
- Alexander
- Green Peter
- Watson’s Fancy
- Invicta
- Bibio
- Teal Blue and Silver
- Black Pennell
- Cow Dung
- Zulu
- Connemara Black
- Dunkeld
- Olive and Claret Bumbles
- Blue Daddy
- The Doobray
LOCATION:
Craghy (Tully) Lake
Loch na Creige (Tulaigh)
Craghy Lake, also known as Tully Lake, is the second in the Dungloe system and follows the same policy of no brown trout stocking. The lake is set in a particularly scenic location, making it well worth walking the shoreline or taking to the water by boat to appreciate its natural beauty.
The lake holds native brown trout and receives runs of sea trout, with smaller runs from mid-July and the main run beginning in September. Several small islands dot the lake, and at the Tully end, there is a shelter where anglers can rest and enjoy refreshments.
As with all lakes in the system, lighting fires on the islands or along the shore is strictly prohibited. We kindly ask all visitors to remove any litter when departing. A catch-and-release policy applies to all sea trout.
Boats are available for hire from Charlie Bonnar’s Fishing Tackle Shop at the bridge in Dungloe town.
Is é Loch na Creige, ar a dtugtar freisin Loch an Tulaigh, an dara loch i gcóras Anagaire, agus tá an polasaí céanna i bhfeidhm maidir le gan breac donn a stocáil. Tá an loch suite i suíomh fíor-álainn, agus is fiú go mór siúl cois cladaigh nó dul amach ar bhád chun áilleacht an cheantair a bhlaiseadh.
Tá breac donn dúchasach sa loch, agus tagann rith bhric mhara isteach freisin—de ghnáth bíonn méid áirithe le feiceáil ó lár Iúil, ach tosaíonn an príomh-rith i mí Mheán Fómhair.
Tá roinnt oileán beaga sa loch, agus ag ceann Thulaigh tá bothán inar féidir scíth a ligean agus sólaistí a ghlacadh.
Mar a bhíonn i ngach loch sa chóras, tá cosc dian ar thinte a lasadh ar na hoileáin nó ar an gcladach. Iarrtar ar chuairteoirí a mbruscar a thabhairt leo agus iad ag fágáil. Tá polasaí gabhála agus scaoilte i bhfeidhm maidir le gach breac mara.
Tá báid ar fáil ar cíos ó Shiopa Trealamh Iascaireachta Charlie Bonnar, atá suite ar an droichead i lár bhaile Anagaire.
FISH POPULATION:
- Native Brown Trout (Breac Donn Dúchasach)
- Sea Trout (Breac Mara)
POPULAR FLIES:
- The Butcher
- Daddy Long Legs,
- Alexander
- Green Peter
- Watson’s Fancy
- Invicta
- Bibio
- Teal Blue and Silver
- Black Pennell
- Cow Dung
- Zulu
- Connemara Black
- Dunkeld
- Olive and Claret Bumbles
- Blue Daddy
- The Doobray
LOCATION:
Lough Meela
Loch Míolach
Located about two miles from Dungloe on the road to Burtonport, Lough Meela sits on the left-hand side and offers excellent fishing in scenic surroundings.
The lake holds native brown trout, with runs of sea trout that begin to show from mid-July, building to a strong peak in September. The average size of the native brown trout here tends to be slightly larger than in other local waters, with fish up to a pound caught in previous seasons.
In addition, Lough Meela is stocked with brown trout averaging 1.25 lbs, with some fish reaching up to 3 lbs in weight.
Boats are available for hire from Charlie Bonnar’s Fishing Tackle Shop at the bridge in Dungloe town.
A small shelter is located approximately 1,000 yards down from the marina on the right-hand shore, offering a place to rest and enjoy refreshments.
Please note that lighting fires along the shoreline is strictly prohibited, and we ask all visitors to take their litter with them when leaving. A catch-and-release policy is in effect for all sea trout.
Thart ar dhá mhíle ón Chlochan Liath i dtreo Bhurtonport, ar an taobh clé den bhóthar, gheofar Loch Míolach—loch álainn atá suite i suíomh síochánta agus oiriúnach d’iascaireacht den scoth.
Tá breac donn dúchasach sa loch, agus tagann rith bhric mhara isteach ón lár Iúil ar aghaidh, agus bíonn an rith is mó le brath ó Mheán Fómhair.
Is gnách go mbíonn meánmhéid an bhric dhonna dúchasaigh beagán níos mó anseo ná i lochanna eile sa cheantar, le breac suas le punt meáchain gafa roimhe seo.
Tá breac donn stocáilte sa loch freisin, le meánmheáchan thart ar 1.25 punt, agus cuid acu ag sroicheadh suas le 3 phunt.
Tá báid ar fáil ar cíos ó Shiopa Trealamh Iascaireachta Charlie Bonnar, atá suite ar an droichead i lár bhaile Anagaire.
Tá bothán beag thart ar 1,000 slat síos ón marina ar an gcladach ar dheis, áit ar féidir le hiascairí foscadh a fháil agus sólaistí a ghlacadh.
Tá cosc dian ar thinte a lasadh cois cladaigh, agus iarrtar ar gach cuairteoir a mbruscar a thabhairt leo agus iad ag imeacht. Tá polasaí gabhála agus scaoilte i bhfeidhm maidir le gach breac mara.
FISH POPULATION:
- Native Brown Trout (Breac Donn Dúchasach)
- Sea Trout (Breac Mara)
POPULAR FLIES:
- The Butcher
- Daddy Long Legs,
- Alexander
- Green Peter
- Watson’s Fancy
- Invicta
- Bibio
- Teal Blue and Silver
- Black Pennell
- Cow Dung
- Zulu
- Connemara Black
- Dunkeld
- Olive and Claret Bumbles
- Blue Daddy
- The Doobray
LOCATION:
Lough Alec Mor
Loch Alec Mór
At the crossroads between Dungloe and Maghery, take the left turn for Meenacross. After travelling approximately one mile, you’ll see the sign for Lough Alec Mor on the left-hand side.
This lake holds native brown trout and a small number of sea trout. It is also stocked with brown trout averaging 1.25 lbs, with some reaching up to 3 lbs in weight.
Boats are available for hire from Charlie Bonnar’s Fishing Tackle Shop at the bridge in Dungloe town.
Please note that lighting fires along the shoreline is strictly prohibited. Visitors are kindly asked to take all litter away with them when leaving. A catch-and-release policy applies to all sea trout.
Ag an gcrosbhóthar idir An Chlochan Liath agus Machaire, tóg an casadh ar chlé i dtreo Mhín na Croise. Tar éis thart fa mhíle siar an bóthar sin, feicfidh tú comhartha ar thaobh na láimhe clé do Loch Alec Mór.
Tá breac donn dúchasach sa loch seo, chomh maith le líon beag breac mara. Tá breac donn stocáilte ann freisin, le meánmheáchan de thart ar 1.25 punt, agus cuid acu ag sroicheadh suas le 3 phunt.
Tá báid ar fáil ar cíos ó Shiopa Trealamh Iascaireachta Charlie Bonnar, atá suite ar an droichead i lár bhaile Anagaire.
Tá cosc dian ar thinte a lasadh cois cladaigh, agus iarrtar ar chuairteoirí a mbruscar a thabhairt leo ag imeacht. Tá polasaí gabhála agus scaoilte i bhfeidhm i leith gach breac mara.
FISH POPULATION:
- Native Brown Trout (Breac Donn Dúchasach)
- Sea Trout (Breac Mara)
POPULAR FLIES:
- The Butcher
- Daddy Long Legs
- Alexander
- Green Peter
- Watson’s Fancy
- Invicta
- Bibio
- Teal Blue and Silver
- Black Pennell
- Cow Dung
- Zulu
- Connemara Black
- Dunkeld
- Olive and Claret Bumbles
- Blue Daddy
- Doobray—generally in size 12, though size 14 can also be effective for the native fish.
LOCATION:
Lough Waskel
Loch Uisceal
Head towards Burtonport on the Dungloe road, but do not take the Burtonport cut-off. Continue for approximately two miles, and on your right-hand side you will find the long, deep, and narrow Lough Waskel.
This lake is highly recommended for an excellent day’s fishing, with native trout ranging from 0.25 pounds up to 4 pounds in weight. The abundance of sticklebacks is likely the reason the native fish grow larger here. Trout weighing between 0.75 and 1 pound are quite common.
In addition, Lough Waskel is stocked with brown trout averaging 1.25 pounds, with some fish reaching up to 3 pounds. There is also a small run of sea trout.
Fishing along the shoreline tends to be most productive, where the water is clearer and shallower.
Boats are available for hire from Charlie Bonnar’s Fishing Tackle Shop at the bridge in Dungloe town.
Please remember that lighting fires on the shore is strictly forbidden, and we kindly ask all visitors to take their litter with them when leaving. A catch-and-release policy applies to all sea trout.
Téigh i dtreo Burtonport ar bhóthar An Chlochan Liath, ach ná tóg an gearrthóg chuig Burtonport. Lean ar aghaidh ar feadh thart ar dhá mhíle, agus beidh Loch Uisceal, fada, doimhneach agus caol, le do thaobh ar dheis.
Moltar an loch seo go mór le haghaidh lá iascaireachta den scoth, le bric dhonna dúchasach a mheáíonn idir 0.25 agus 4 phunt. Is dócha gur an líon mór scailpíní an chúis go bhfásann na héisc dúchasacha níos mó anseo. Tá breac a meáíonn idir 0.75 agus 1 phunt coitianta go leor.
Chomh maith leis sin, tá breac donn stocáilte i Loch Uisceal le meánmhéid thart ar 1.25 phunt, agus bíonn cuid acu ag sroicheadh suas le 3 phunt. Tá rith beag breac mara ann freisin.
Is minic a bhíonn iascaireacht cois an chósta an toradh is fearr, áit a bhíonn an t-uisce soiléir agus éadrom.
Tá báid ar fáil ar cíos ó Shiopa Trealamh Iascaireachta Charlie Bonnar ar an droichead i mBaile Anagaire.
Tabhair faoi deara, le do thoil, nach bhfuil cead tine a lasadh ar an gcladach, agus iarrtar ar chuairteoirí a mbruscar a thabhairt leo nuair a fhágann siad. Tá polasaí gabhála agus scaoilte i bhfeidhm maidir le gach breac mara.
FISH POPULATION:
- Native Brown Trout (Breac Donn Dúchasach)
- Sea Trout (Breac Mara)
POPULAR FLIES:
- The Butcher
- Daddy Long Legs
- Alexander
- Green Peter
- Watson’s Fancy
- Invicta
- Bibio
- Teal Blue and Silver
- Black Pennell
- Cow Dung
- Zulu
- Connemara Black
- Dunkeld
- Olive and Claret Bumbles
- Blue Daddy
- Doobray—generally in size 12, though size 14 can also be effective for the native fish.
LOCATION:
Owenamarve
Abhainn an Mharbh
Owenamarve is a small lake located about 3 miles along the road from Dungloe to Doochary on the left-hand side. A river drains from the lake into the estuary at Traighenna Bay.
The lake is home to a large population of small native brown trout, and there are occasional runs of fresh salmon and sea trout. The best time to try for these is during rising water levels.
Boats are available from Charlie Bonnar Fishing Tackle Shop at the bridge in Dungloe town.
Please note that lighting fires on the shore is strictly prohibited, and we ask all anglers to remove their litter when leaving. A catch-and-release policy applies to all sea trout.
Is loch beag é Abhainn an Mharbh, suite thart ar 3 mhíle ar thaobh clé den bhóthar ó Anagaire go Dúcharraig. Scaoileann abhainn ón loch isteach san estuair ag Bád Traighinna.
Tá pobal mór breac donn dúchasach beaga sa loch, agus uaireanta tagann rith éisc mara úr agus bric mara. Is é an t-am is fearr chun iarracht a dhéanamh orthu ná le linn méadú leibhéil an uisce.
Tá báid ar fáil ó Shiopa Trealamh Iascaireachta Charlie Bonnar, atá suite ar an droichead i mBaile Anagaire.
Tabhair faoi deara, le do thoil, nach bhfuil cead tine a lasadh ar an gcladach, agus iarrtar ar gach iascaire a mbruscar a thabhairt leo nuair a fhágann siad. Tá polasaí gabhála agus scaoilte i bhfeidhm i leith gach breac mara.
FISH POPULATION:
- Native Brown Trout (Breac Donn Dúchasach)
- Sea Trout (Breac Mara)
- Salmon
POPULAR FLIES:
- The Butcher
- Daddy Long Legs
- Alexander
- Green Peter
- Watson’s Fancy
- Invicta
- Bibio
- Teal Blue and Silver
- Black Pennell
- Cow Dung
- Zulu
- Connemara Black
- Dunkeld
- Olive and Claret Bumbles
- Blue Daddy
- Doobray—generally in size 12, though size 14 can also be effective for the native fish.
LOCATION:
Loughanure Lake
Loch an Iúir
About five miles from Dungloe lies the charming town of Loughanure and its lake. The lake is fed and drained by the Crolly and Thor Rivers, which bring large runs of salmon typically in June and July.
The lake also supports a healthy population of small native brown trout, ranging from 0.25 lbs upwards, with fish over 1 lb caught in the past.
Lighting fires on the islands or shore is strictly prohibited, and we ask all anglers to take their litter with them when leaving. A catch-and-release policy applies to all sea trout.
Boats are available from Charlie Bonnar Fishing Tackle Shop at the bridge in Dungloe.
Tá an baile álainn Loch an Iúir suite thart ar chúig mhíle ó Dhungloe, in aice leis an loch. Tá an loch líonta agus draenáilte ag Aibhneacha Chroillí agus Thorr, a thugann rith mhór bric mara de ghnáth i mí an Mheitheamh agus i mí Iúil.
Tá pobal sláintiúil breac donn dúchasach beaga sa loch freisin, ó 0.25 lb suas, agus breac os cionn 1 lb a gabhadh sa tsean-am.
Tá cosc dhian ar thine a lasadh ar na hoileáin nó ar an gcladach, agus iarrtar ar gach iascaire a mbruscar a ghlanadh agus a thabhairt leo nuair a fhágann siad. Tá polasaí gabhála agus scaoilte i bhfeidhm ar gach breac mara.
Tá báid ar fáil ó Shiopa Trealamh Iascaireachta Charlie Bonnar ar an droichead i nDungloe.
FISH POPULATION:
- Native Brown Trout (Breac Donn Dúchasach)
- Salmon
POPULAR FLIES:
- Butcher
- Daddy Long Legs
- Alexander
- Green Peter
- Watson’s Fancy
- Invicta
- Bibio
- Teal Blue and Silver
- Black Pennell
- Cow Dung
- Zulu
- Connemara Black
- Dunkeld
- Olive and Claret Bumbles
- Blue Daddy
- Doobray — generally size 12.
