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Foyle system
The main Foyle tributaries running through the Sperrin Region are the Roe, Mourne, Derg, Faughan and Strule. All these fast flowing, rocky rivers are abundant with salmon, sea trout and brown trout during mid June to October. Grilse may also be caught from March to April onwards. Running through the Sperrin Mountains, the Owenkillew and Glenelly Rivers provide classic spate river fishing through Summer and Autumn, while the Camowen and Owenreagh rivers are best fished throughout September and October.

The Foyle is one of the richest game fishing systems in Europe and one of the best salmon waters in the world! The Foyle Basin covers 3,670 sq km and spans the Donegal Border and the districts of Strabane, Omagh, Londonderry and Limavady. Due to the variety of the rivers that make up the system, the region has an exceptionally long season, stretching from April to October. Each river is at its best during particular weather conditions which means that there is an opportunity to fish whether high or low water. It is estimated that 10,000 salmon are caught annually by anglers, while brown trout and sea trout are also abundant.

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