Dollaghan are a most peculiar fish. In the simplest of forms they are a sea-trout, however, they do not run to sea; instead they seek richer feeding in lakes – namely Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the UK measuring around 153miles long by 54miles wide. Dollaghan, in essence, are a brown-trout that goes to feed in lakes before returning to pawn in their native tributaries – thus becoming lake run brown trout. Either way, they provide exhilarating sport, sport that indefinitely rivals its sea-running brother. They are pursued in daylight and at night, much the same as sea-trout, and the tactics deployed for sea-trout work well for dollaghan.

In addition to Dollaghan, many rivers in the area, Co.Antrim, have an excellent run of salmon and most hold a very good head of wild brown-trout – both being available as separate packages or they can be combined with the Dollaghan fishing.

Angling Worldwide caters for clients of all experience levels. Advice and packages will be tailored to your unique and exacting requirements. We have a team of specialist, professional guides working exclusively for Angling Worldwide. Their advice, tutelage, and experience are unsurpassed and are highly recommended if you’re a novice to this angle of the sport – they can mean the difference between a good trip and a great trip! Check out our testimonials from previous clients to view their unbiased opinions. In addition, please view our ‘on location’ photo gallery to view some catches by our clients whilst on Angling Worldwide packages!

Fishing licences and permits

A valid Northern Ireland fishing licence is required for all that undertake these packages, we will purchase these in advance for visiting/foreign anglers, and include them in the cost of the package. Permits will be included in the price of the package and will be arranged prior to your arrival. We want to make your stay as enjoyable and stress-free as possible, ensuring that’s all you have to concentrate on is catching fish!

Tackle

Any rod between 9ft and 10’6ft with a line rating of between 7-9 will suffice for the salmon and dollaghan(you my prefer a double-hander, in which case a 13-14ft rod for a 8-10 line would suffice); usual resevoir/stillwater rods are great. Reels are to your preference, however, a decent drag system is recommended as is backing! A floating line, intermediate line, and a medium sinker accompanied with some poly-leaders are all that’s required. Nylon in strengths of 8,10,12 and 15lbs. Our guides will provide flies for the fishing session and advise you on set-ups and tactics (on guided nights). Tackle is available on loan for those without suitable set-ups, and for those that don’t want the hassle of bringing fishing gear with them on holiday. Spinning and bait fishing is permitted and we can advise you on what to bring if you wish to pursue these methods, which are very viable and successful when river conditions dictate