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Birchwood Trout Fishery

Family-run spring-fed trout fishery near Omagh, beginner-friendly and great for a first cast

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Birchwood Trout Fishery — Family-run spring-fed trout fishery near Omagh, beginner-friendly and great for a first cast.

  • The trip: Family-run still-water rainbow trout fishery (not a boat trip).
  • Departs from: On-site fishing at the lakes, 21 Sloughan Road, Drumquin.
  • You may see: Rainbow and steelhead trout (reported 2lb up to 22lb+), spring-fed lakes and countryside near the Sperrins.
  • Season: Open year-round Thursday to Sunday, roughly 8am until dusk (later in summer, shorter in winter) - confirm current times.
  • Booking: Not needed for day fishing; accommodation pods must be booked.
  • Cost: Day tickets bought on arrival - check current prices with the fishery.
Plan your visit

Four spring-fed lakes for fly and bait

The fishery has four man-made lakes fed by a clear supply of spring water - three for fly fishing and one for bait. They're stocked regularly with rainbow and steelhead trout, with fish reported from around 2lb up to 22lb and beyond, so even a quiet day can turn up a hard-fighting fish. The relaxed setting and on-site help make it a sensible place for a first cast, which is why it suits older children and beginners getting started. A log-cabin lodge serves hot and cold drinks and snacks, with a tackle shop to top up your fly box and toilets on site. Check directly with the fishery about tackle hire and what young anglers need to bring.

Spring-fed trout fishery Four lakes (3 fly, 1 bait) Near Drumquin & Omagh Open Thu-Sun Beginner-friendly Lodge & tackle shop
Good to know before you go:

Fisheries restock through the season and sometimes run special days, competitions and accommodation breaks; opening times shift between summer and winter, so check the fishery's own pages and Facebook for current days, prices and any events.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 🧥Warm, windproof layersIt is always cooler and breezier out on the water — dress for it.
  • 🧢A waterproofA bit of sea spray is all part of the adventure.
  • 📷A cameraFor the wildlife, the coast and the castles seen from the sea.
  • 🎫Your bookingMost trips need booking ahead — have the confirmation ready.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Type
Family-run still-water rainbow trout fishery (not a boat trip)
Departs from
On-site fishing at the lakes, 21 Sloughan Road, Drumquin
Duration
A few hours to a full day's fishing
What you may see
Rainbow and steelhead trout (reported 2lb up to 22lb+), spring-fed lakes and countryside near the Sperrins
Season
Open year-round Thursday to Sunday, roughly 8am until dusk (later in summer, shorter in winter) - confirm current times
Booking
Not needed for day fishing; accommodation pods must be booked
Cost
Day tickets bought on arrival - check current prices with the fishery
Suitable for
Beginners and older children; accessibility not confirmed - check with the operator
Parking
On-site parking available
Address
21 Sloughan Road, Drumquin, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, BT78 4PF
Questions

Before you go

Do I need to book?
Not needed for day fishing; accommodation pods must be booked
How much is it?
Day tickets bought on arrival - check current prices with the fishery
How long is the trip?
A few hours to a full day's fishing
What might we see?
Rainbow and steelhead trout (reported 2lb up to 22lb+), spring-fed lakes and countryside near the Sperrins
When does it run?
Open year-round Thursday to Sunday, roughly 8am until dusk (later in summer, shorter in winter) - confirm current times
Getting there

Birchwood Trout Fishery departs from On-site fishing at the lakes, 21 Sloughan Road, Drumquin. On-site parking available. Tap below for directions to the departure point.

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The story

About the fishery

Birchwood is a family-run trout fishery on the Sloughan Road at Drumquin, around 20 minutes from Omagh in the Sperrins region. Its four man-made lakes are fed by clear spring water and stocked through the week with rainbow and steelhead trout, giving fish that are ready for a good hard fight when hooked.

Alongside the fishing there's a log-cabin lodge for drinks, snacks and tackle, and on-site accommodation pods for anglers who want to stay over. Day-to-day enquiries and bookings are handled by Dorothy at the fishery.