Bann Fisheries

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]

22/09/2025

📢 Big River Watch continues this week!

1️⃣Download the free app
2️⃣Spend 15 minutes by your local river
3️⃣Complete the short survey to tell us what you see.

Wildlife, plants, barriers, water colour, and pollution. Every sighting matters.

Get your survey in by the 25th September and be part of the movement fighting for wild, healthy, natural rivers with .

The Rivers Trust

12/08/2025

Get Fishing NI Fund 2025 from Ulster Angling Federation.....

Dear Member Clubs & Organisations,

We’re delighted to launch the Get Fishing NI Fund 2025 , designed to support our member clubs and organisations across Northern Ireland in delivering inclusive and welcoming angling events.
This fund isn’t just about one-off tasters, it's about retaining participation and helping you create the kind of environment where new anglers, especially juniors, women, and underrepresented groups, can continue their angling journey and feel included and confident and competent to continue angling within your club or organisation.
We’ve listened to your feedback and simplified and digitised the application process to be more simple and straightforward. There’s fair support available to help your club or organisation grow in a sustainable way.

Please make sure to read the attached guidance notes and the terms and conditions within the application form link before submission.
📝 Apply here: https://forms.gle/eGck1AXwwpTm69Wb9
📅 Deadline: Midnight 24th August 2025
📎 Attached: Full Launch Brief guidance notes, including funding breakdowns, eligibility, and what we’re looking for in applications
📬 Need help? Email: [email protected]
This is a great opportunity to get a bit of support behind your club’s efforts to grow and to help more people discover, enjoy, and stay involved in angling.

If you need advice, support or anything else to help your club or organisation with this then do not hesitate to get in touch.
Best of luck,

David Thompson
Ulster Angling Federation

Supporting grassroots angling and club development across NI APPLICATION FORM Terms and Conditions Please read carefully before submitting your application. By applying to the Get Fishing NI Fund 2025, you agree to the following terms: 1. Eligibility You must be a UAF-affiliated club or angling orga...

16/06/2025

🎣CARNROE - limited availability left of Day Rods for the rest of the season. Currently Sunday and Wednesday PM available.
📞Contact the office on 028 7034 4796 to get your tickets.

23/05/2025

Great opportunity for youth workers in the north west

Gaining a deeper understanding of current and emerging technology and it’s role as a tool for online harm

13/05/2025

Well done to Dominic Magee who caught the first salmon of the 2025 season at Carnroe last Thursday - 10lb springer on the fly at the back of the Island stream.