Salmon Fishing

---

Visitors staying at Baronscourt can experience the renowned salmon fishing on the River Mourne.

The Foyle River System:

The Foyle System comprises of approximately 900 miles of salmon, sea trout and brown trout water. It covers the North West region of the north of Ireland. It is also one of Ireland’s most prolific grilse and summer salmon fisheries. The peak period is usually during June and July. If there is a mild and wet August good fishing can be had. September and October can also perform very well. Scientific estimations put the annual Foyle system salmon run at approximately 80,000 fish in 2007. The recent legislation banning drift net fishing around Ireland’s coast is expected to lead to a significant increase in the numbers of fish returning to the rivers, especially in the North West.

The River Mourne:

The River Mourne, flowing from the Derg Junction to Strabane, is part of the Foyle Fishery System. It is believed to be one of the best salmon rivers in Northern Europe, it is on a par with the Rivers Moy and Blackwater in Ireland and River Tweed, Scotland. The last 5 year average fish over 45 cm counted at Sion Mills fish counter is around 6,704 most of these fish head through the Abercorn water to their spawning grounds upstream.

The Pools:

There is direct access to the Estate water which comprises of four beats with over 24 named pools. The most renowned and famous pool is the Snaa it is similar in its appearance to “the Junction” on the River Tweed, the other pools such as “Carnaquin”, “The Half Water”, and “Blackstone” are every bit as good, each beat offers exciting sport. This high quality fishery also enjoys excellent access to the river with two fishing huts and car parking, expert advice can be sought from the Estate’s ghillie.