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Ballinderry River

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The Ballinderry is a Lough Neagh tributary renowned for excellent wild brown trout fishing and autumn dollaghan runs.

Species

A side-water session, not the main event

Low and clear — careful approach country. Long leader, small flies, slower casts.

75% confidence in this read
Water temperature for brown trout
Cool — slow
6°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
Why this score · for brown trout
  • Temperature3728% weight
  • Flow6022% weight
  • Clarity9518% weight
  • Feeding Time5013% weight
  • Pressure807% weight
  • Prey Activity2312% weight
Conditions
Level
Dry recently
No gauge reading
Water temp
6.1°C
Estimated
Clarity
Clear
Air temp
6°C
Wind
W 19 km/h
Gentle breeze
Pressure
1005 hPa
Rain · 48h
0.0 mm
No meaningful rain
Rain · ahead
13.2 mm
Moderate rain · next 48h

Live readings — water temperature is an estimate where the gauge does not record it.

How to fish it · for brown trout
When
Nymphing can work through most of the day.
Where
Cover mixed depths.
Method
Start with tight-line nymphs and adjust if fish rise or drift higher.
Kit
9 ft #4 rod, floating line, 12 ft tapered leader to 4–5 lb fluoro tippet.
Why this works
Fair conditions. Clarity is favourable (95), Prey activity is weakest (23).
Through the year
0–3 scale · May highlighted
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Trout seasonSeason
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2
2
2
2
2
1
March BrownHatch
2
3
2
GrannomHatch
2
2
Large StoneflyHatch
2
3
2
Yellow SallyHatch
2
3
2

Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.

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About this water

The Ballinderry is a Lough Neagh tributary renowned for excellent wild brown trout fishing and autumn dollaghan runs. A mid-sized river with varied character — riffles, pools, and glides through agricultural country. Brown trout average 8–10 oz with fish to 2 lb throughout. Dollaghan enter from July and provide exciting autumn sport. Managed by local clubs with affordable day tickets.

  • Mixed
Seasons & zones
  • Trout1 March → 30 September
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