Bunowen Lough
Derry City and StrabaneBT82 0PJ
| Water type | Lough |
|---|---|
| Location | Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT82 0PJ |
| Rod licence | DAERA rod licence required, coarse/game season licence £17.00, buy via nidirect |
Data: GilledIt venue directory, July 2026. Confirm details with the fishery before travelling.
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Set in Northern Ireland, Bunowen Lough is a lake. Confirm access, permits and any club rules before fishing. See it on the map and log your session in GilledIt.
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Bunowen Lough: frequently asked questions
Yes, Bunowen Lough is a fishing venue in Derry City and Strabane (postcode BT82 0PJ). Contact the fishery directly to confirm rules and bookings.
In Northern Ireland coarse fishing is generally open year-round, while game (salmon and trout) waters have closed seasons, typically from late October to the end of February, varying by water. Check DAERA's angling pages or ask the venue before travelling.
Northern Ireland uses a separate licence system run by DAERA (not the Environment Agency). A season rod licence costs £17 for coarse or game fishing (ages 19 to 59), dropping to £5 from age 60, with juniors aged 12 to 18 at £2. Some venues like Bunowen Lough may also require a permit on top of the licence, so confirm with the fishery before you travel. Read our full guide at /blog/fishing-licence-uk-guide.
Directory data checked July 2026: locations re-checked for 2,704 venues, 236 official websites verified and 25 dead links removed.
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