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River Roe
Species: Salmon, sea trout and brown trout.
Season: 1st April - 20th October
Methods: Fly fishing, spinning and worm fishing.
Limits: 1 salmonid per day from the opening of season up to and including the 31st May. 4 salmonids per day for rest of season. i.e. salmon, sea trout, brown trout per angler per day of 24.5cm (10 ins) or above within the entire Foyle System catchment. Size limit 25cm(10ins) min.
Other Restrictions: Anglers should note that there are special requirements governing the methods of angling which may be used on the River Roe. Angling is prohibited from and within 45 metres downstream of the weir known as O’Cahan’s Rock.
Licence: FCILC Game Fishing Licence.
Permit: DCAL Game Fishing Permit
Boats: -
Disabled Access: There is a disabled fishing area on the right bank accessed from the car park at the Roe Valley Country Park. Rocky banks at the location can make landing fish difficult.

The Roe is renowned for its sea trout and salmon runs. The upper reaches are particularly attractive featuring gravel beds, pools and riffles as the river winds towards Limavady town. Good fly fishing throughout the season although spinning and worming is popular too. July and August are best for sea trout followed by salmon until the end of season. It is a productive fishery supporting good sea trout to 3 kg, with a good grilse run and salmon to 7 kg. A spate river it fishes best on a falling flood from June to October. Bright patterns and purple dressings work well on the Roe. Night time sea trout fishing is popular in the lower reaches.

Check Roe Angling Association web pages for more info.
Location on the map.