Heron Lough
Newry, Mourne and DownBT24 8SQ
One of 2 waters listed as “Heron Lough” in Newry, Mourne and Down, this page covers BT24 8SQ.
| Water type | Lough |
|---|---|
| Location | Newry, Mourne and Down, Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT24 8SQ |
| 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.
The key facts for this water are in the table above. No direct contact details are on record.
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Heron Lough is a named lake in Northern Ireland, listed in the GilledIt directory. Confirm access, permits and any club rules before fishing. Open GilledIt to log catches and check conditions here.
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Other fishing spots within 25km
Lough Gare
6.4 km away · Newry, Mourne and Down · BT24 8YB
Black Lough
7.1 km away · Newry, Mourne and Down · BT24 8QL
Ballygeely Lough
7.6 km away · Newry, Mourne and Down · BT24 7ED
Finnebrogue Lough
8.1 km away · Newry, Mourne and Down · BT30 9BL
Ballydugan Lake
9.0 km away · Newry, Mourne and Down · BT30 8HY
Dumb Lough
9.1 km away · Newry, Mourne and Down · BT24 8UW
Heron Lough: frequently asked questions
Yes, Heron Lough is a fishing venue in Newry, Mourne and Down (postcode BT24 8SQ). 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 Heron 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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