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The Oaks Trout Fishery

Fifteen-acre spring-fed trout and pike fishery just outside Derry, with cabins and boats.

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£15Beginners welcome
TobermoreFishing & angling
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£15Trip / free
Sea anglingOff the shore/boat
Beginners OKKids welcome
No rod licenceBefore you fish
On siteParking

The Oaks Trout Fishery — Fifteen-acre spring-fed trout and pike fishery just outside Derry, with cabins and boats.

  • Licence & permits: You need a government rod licence to fish freshwater in Northern Ireland, plus the fishery's day ticket. This lake is in the Derry area (Foyle catchment, Loughs Agency). Check current licence rules on nidirect or ask the fishery.
  • What you can catch: Danish blue rainbow trout (about 3lb–10lb), pike, and coarse fish including roach, perch and rudd.
  • Beginners & kids: Rod and bait hire on site. A kids' day ticket is advertised on the fishery's Facebook page — confirm current child prices with the fishery.
  • Cost: Trout day £15 (keep one fish, extra trout £6 each); catch-and-release £14; pike £12; rod hire £10; boat hire £12; worms £4 a tub. Confirm current prices with the fishery.
  • Booking: Day ticket at the fishery. Cabins and camping by arrangement — call ahead.
  • Facilities: Tackle shop, boat hire, cabin accommodation, on-site camping, guides available.
Plan your visit

The fishing

The main draw is stalking Danish blue rainbow trout in clear spring water, but the lake also holds pike and coarse species including roach, perch and rudd, so different anglers can fish it different ways. Published charges run to £15 for a trout day (keep one fish, extra trout £6 each), £14 for catch-and-release, and £12 for a pike day. Rod hire is £10, boat hire £12, and a tub of worms £4. Times, methods and bag limits are set by the fishery, so confirm the current rules when you book.

Fifteen acres of spring-fed water Stocked rainbow trout, plus pike and coarse fish Boat and rod hire on site Tackle shop on site Cabin hire and camping
Good to know before you go:

The lake is regularly restocked and the fishery runs an online tackle store — spend over £50 there and a free day's fishing is advertised. Watch the fishery's Facebook page for stocking news.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 🎣Your rod & tackleSome fisheries hire gear — check first if you’re travelling light.
  • 🪪Your rod licence & permitMost NI freshwater fishing needs a DAERA rod licence plus a permit — sort it before you go.
  • 🧥Waterproofs & warm layersYou’re at the water’s edge for hours — dress for it whatever the forecast.
  • 🥪A flask and a pieceThere’s not always a café on the bank, so pack your own.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Type
Day-ticket stocked trout and pike / coarse fishery
What you can catch
Danish blue rainbow trout (about 3lb–10lb), pike, and coarse fish including roach, perch and rudd
Licence & permits
You need a government rod licence to fish freshwater in Northern Ireland, plus the fishery's day ticket. This lake is in the Derry area (Foyle catchment, Loughs Agency). Check current licence rules on nidirect or ask the fishery.
Beginners & kids
Rod and bait hire on site. A kids' day ticket is advertised on the fishery's Facebook page — confirm current child prices with the fishery.
Cost
Trout day £15 (keep one fish, extra trout £6 each); catch-and-release £14; pike £12; rod hire £10; boat hire £12; worms £4 a tub. Confirm current prices with the fishery.
Booking
Day ticket at the fishery. Cabins and camping by arrangement — call ahead.
Facilities
Tackle shop, boat hire, cabin accommodation, on-site camping, guides available
Parking
On-site parking
Address
The Oaks Fishery, Maydown / Judges Road area, Derry BT47 6LN
Questions

Before you go

What licence or permit do I need?
You need a government rod licence to fish freshwater in Northern Ireland, plus the fishery's day ticket. This lake is in the Derry area (Foyle catchment, Loughs Agency). Check current licence rules on nidirect or ask the fishery.
Is it OK for beginners and children?
Rod and bait hire on site. A kids' day ticket is advertised on the fishery's Facebook page — confirm current child prices with the fishery.
How much does it cost?
Trout day £15 (keep one fish, extra trout £6 each); catch-and-release £14; pike £12; rod hire £10; boat hire £12; worms £4 a tub. Confirm current prices with the fishery.
What can I catch?
Danish blue rainbow trout (about 3lb–10lb), pike, and coarse fish including roach, perch and rudd
Do I need to book?
Day ticket at the fishery. Cabins and camping by arrangement — call ahead.
Getting there

The Oaks Trout Fishery is at The Oaks Fishery, Maydown / Judges Road area, Derry BT47 6LN. On-site parking. Tap below for directions.

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The story

About The Oaks Trout Fishery

A fifteen-acre lake fed by natural springs, stocked with hard-fighting Danish blue rainbow trout from around 3lb up to 10lb, plus pike and coarse fish. You can fish from the bank or take a boat out. There's an on-site tackle shop, and cabins if you want to make a night of it.