Stillwater · Mixed · North West / Donegal

Lough Beagh

Lough Beagh venue image
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Lough Beagh sits in Glenveagh National Park, drained by the Owencarrow / Lackagh river system to Sheephaven Bay.

Species

Closed season

Season reopens 15 July. File this water for the right month.

Closed — confidence not applicable today.
Water temperature for atlantic salmon
Cool — slow
6°C est.ideal 10–14°C
0°14°28°
Why this score · for atlantic salmon
  • Temperature1830% weight
  • Flow4525% weight
  • Clarity9520% weight
  • Feeding Time1015% weight
  • Pressure8510% weight
Conditions
Level
Dry recently
No gauge reading
Water temp
5.9°C
Estimated
Clarity
Clear
Air temp
6°C
Wind
W 20 km/h
Moderate breeze
Pressure
1005 hPa
Rain · 48h
0.0 mm
No meaningful rain
Rain · ahead
16.7 mm
Moderate rain · next 48h

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

How to fish it · for atlantic salmon
When
All day — lough fishing is best in a good wave. Early morning and evening can produce in calm conditions.
Where
Work the drift lanes from the upwind shore across the productive zones. Cover bay edges, underwater reefs, and any areas where the bottom shoals.
Method
Fish a sensible line-and-fly combination for the height and pace of water.
Kit
10 ft #7/8 single-hander, floating line, 10–12 lb fluoro leader. Boat seat and waterproofs for the drift.
Through the year
0–3 scale · May highlighted
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Salmon runRun
1
2
1
Sea trout runRun
1
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1
Large Dark OliveHatch
1
2
2
1
March BrownHatch
1
2
1
Iron BlueHatch
1
2
2
1
Blue Winged OliveHatch
1
2
2
2
2
1

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

Gallery · 1
  1. Terrain map of the venue
    Terrain map
Permits & access
Free state water
State rod licence required for trout / salmon as applicable.
  • Day permits €25–35
  • Catch-and-release for salmon
  • Boats available.
Directions
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About this water

Lough Beagh sits in Glenveagh National Park, drained by the Owencarrow / Lackagh river system to Sheephaven Bay. The lough opens for fishing notably late — 15 July through 30 September — making it a specialist late-season migratory venue distinct from the river beats below. Boats with engines available; fly-only. C&R required for salmon and sea trout 40cm+. Part of the Lackagh / Lough Beagh fishery system.

  • Lough
  • Mixed
Seasons & zones
  • Salmon15 July → 30 September
  • Sea trout15 July → 30 September
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