A classic Donegal sea-trout lough-and-river system in the Glenveagh National Park — wild, remote, and still explicitly managed as a sea-trout fishery. The 2025 permit wording separately regulates sea trout over and under 40 cm, confirming they remain central to fishery management. Lough Beagh's own season opens mid-July (15 July to 30 September), giving it a notably late, specialist-lough character; the Lackagh River opens earlier from 12 May. Fish the lough by boat during runs with wet fly teams; fish the brief river sections on the drop after a spate. Historic prestige remains stronger than the current public catch narrative — treat as an iconic specialist destination rather than a modern numbers machine. For 2026 this is a catch-and-release fishery under the Wild Salmon & Sea Trout Tagging Scheme — all salmon and grilse must be returned.
- Lough system
- Granite