River Lagan (Iveagh Stretch)
River, County Down (River Lagan (Iveagh Stretch)). Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
54.4411, -6.2444 — View on the map
- Fishery category
- Game
- Managed by
- DAERA Inland Fisheries (Public Angling Estate)
- Permit required
- DAERA angling rod licence + DAERA Public Angling Estate permit (Game)
- Boat launch
- no
Useful gear for this area
Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.
Responsible gearFish Unhooking Mat with 100 cm RulerTo check the minimum size: Brown trout 25.4 cm here.
€48.90£24.90Not shipped to the United States
Inline Spinners, Pack of 6For: brown trout, rainbow trout, european perch · spoon and spinner fishing
€27.90£14.90Not shipped to the United States
Sun Protection Arm Sleeves, 2 PairsFor: all fishing · sun
€19.90£12.90Not shipped to the United States
Species present
Brown troutSalmo trutta
Atlantic salmonSalmo salarDAERA Public Angling Estate dataset (species fields)
Local rules
Game season: 1 Mar – 30 Sep. Trout bag limit: Two Brown Trout per rod with a minimum length of 25.4cm ro 11inches. Salmon: Catch & Release Only. Methods and byelaws: Fly Fishing Only except on the stretch of river from Steps Bridge to Spencers Bridge, where from the 1st June Fly Fishing, Spinning and Worm Fishing is permitted.
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Area rules (Northern Ireland) for these species
| Salmon, sea trout, brown trout (Loughs Agency area) | 25.4 cm |
Official sources
- Inland Fisheries – Public Angling Estate (DAERA Open Data) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- DAERA Public Angling Estate FeatureServer (ArcGIS REST) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Fisheries in County Down — DAERA (accessed on 23 September 2026)