Bann Fisheries

01/10/2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our syndicate member and friend Colyn Wilson.

The staff of The Honourable The Irish Society and all of Colyn’s fellow syndicate members extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.

13/09/2026

Our Charity competition takes place next Saturday.
This competition is open to non members.
Start time 10.30am
Finish time 5pm.
Barbecue afterwards.

Please Share 🎣

06/08/2026

Carnroe continues to fish well 🎣

One of five fish John Gillian caught today on the prawn. One at 6lb, two at 7lb and two at 8lb.

First timer Andy best managed two on the fly weighing 6 & 7lb.

Quite a number of bigger fish showing and fresh runs of grilse continuing to make their way through the system. 🐟🎣

26/07/2026

Carnroe.

Tuesday 21/07/26

John Gillan 10 fish from 4-8lb on the prawn.
Jimmy Logan 2 fish 6-7lb on the prawn.

Wednesday 22/07/26

D.Gault 1 fish 4lb prawn.
R.Gilbert 1 fish 5lb prawn

Thursday 23/07/26

John Gillan 3 fish 6-7-11lb prawn.
Sam Moore 1 fish 7lb on the fly.

Friday 24/07/26

Tom Heasley 1 fish 4lb Fly.
William Fulton 1 fish 7lb prawn.

Saturday 25/07/26

Ian Anesley 2 fish 4-7lb prawn.
Decky Bradley 1 fish 6lb prawn.
Eunan 1 fish 5lb fly.

Sunday 26/07/26

Currently 5 fish caught 4 of them to Jason Mitchell with anglers still on the water. Good numbers of fish showing and great conditions! 🎣🐟🎣🐟

Sam Moores fish pictured and safely realised on Thursday.

02/07/2026

Congratulations to Finn Mc Coy on catching and releasing his first ever salmon today at Carnroe.
A nice fresh grilse weighing 6lb.
🎣🎣

27/05/2026

Well done to our recent visitors at Movanagher who caught a 6lb trout. They commented “We had a great day out on the Movanagher Beat and fished nice pools for the fly.”

Day tickets at Movanagher Fishery now available by calling the office on 028 7034 4796.

25/05/2026

Congratulations to Tony “The Whisperer” on catching the first fish of the season at Carnroe.
A nice fish weighing 8lb caught at the island stream on the fly.

A number of rods still available on selected days. Day tickets also available. Please contact the office for further information. 🎣🎣🐟

30/04/2026

First salmon of the season caught today 30/04/26 by Allen Mc Auhey on the Movanagher beat. Nice sea liced fish weighing 6lb.
Fish have also been spotted further upstream at the Portna beat.

Carnroe Season 2026

The new season at Carnroe will open on Monday 4th May 2026. We hope all our anglers have another great season. Remember to stay safe & please note all safety signs around the beats.

A number of rods still available on select days. Day tickets also available for Movanagher and kilrea beats. Please contact the office for further information.

09/12/2025

18/11/2025

Waterways Ireland Community Heritage & Biodiversity Grant Scheme 2026

In support of the Waterways Ireland Heritage & Biodiversity Plan 2030, we are delighted to announce that the Community Grant Scheme 2026 is now open for applications.
A fund of €20,000 has been allocated to assist community- based projects which complement or fulfil the delivery of the Waterways Ireland Heritage and Biodiversity Plan 2030 along the Barrow Navigation, Erne System, Grand Canal, Lower Bann, Royal Canal, Shannon Navigation, Shannon-Erne Waterway, and the Ulster Canal (Upper Lough Erne to Clones).

Applications will be considered from communities seeking assistance for projects that help support the Objectives of the Heritage & Biodiversity Plan 2030 which can be downloaded at
https://www.waterwaysireland.org/getmedia/91b0afbf-85a0-404e-b28c-125f668d0fad/WIH-B-Grant-Application-Form-2026.pdf

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 31st January 2026. All applications are to be emailed to [email protected]