Lough a Yelvin
Derry City and StrabaneBT81 7HB
| Water type | Lough |
|---|---|
| Location | Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT81 7HB |
| 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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Lough a Yelvin is a named lough in Northern Ireland, listed in the GilledIt directory. Many Irish loughs offer game and coarse fishing; check the controlling club or fishery for permits and access. Open GilledIt to log catches and check conditions here.
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Lough a Yelvin: frequently asked questions
Yes, Lough a Yelvin is a fishing venue in Derry City and Strabane (postcode BT81 7HB). 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 Lough a Yelvin 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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