Belturbet Trout Angling Club
– An Introduction –
The association has been in existence for some 28 years. The club waters for most of that period were on the River Erne at Kilconny, Belturbet. Due to the popularity it acquired over the years, it was decided in 1996 to stock the Holy Lake with Rainbow Trout.
The Holy Lake
With the blessing of the landowners around the lake, the assistance of the Northern fisheries Board and funding to the tune of IR£36,000 from the EU backed Leader 1, this was achieved. The Club owes a debt of gratitude to David Elliot for giving us a right of way to the lake and allowing us to build facilities at the lakeside for mooring boats and parking cars.
The lake has proved to be an outstanding success for stocking rainbow trout as it is totally spring fed, and is 40 acres in area. There is now a membership of over one hundred anglers with members from as far a field as Belfast, Dublin, the Midlands and everywhere in between, and also includes a strong local membership. Visitors are welcome, with boats available for hire as is a wheelie boat for the disabled angler. Only fishing with Artificial fly on rod and line is allowed here.
Club Rules and Visitor Fees for the Holy Lake
Fishing is only from boats supplied by the club.
€30 per half day (two persons per boat). €20 per half day (one person per boat).
A Half Day Period is from 10a.m. to 3p.m. or 3p.m. to dusk.
The Open Season is from 1st March to 31st October.
Catch Limit: 2 fish per half day.
Bookings are available from: Ian Elliot, Tomkin Road, Belturbet. Phone: 049 9522865
Only fishing with Artificial fly on rod and line is allowed.
The River Erne
For river fishing, the club waters are situated on the scenic stretch of the River Erne between Kilconny Bridge and the Railway Bridge within the town of Belturbet. On one bank you have the wooded and scenic Turbet Island, and on the opposite side the amenity park. Picnic tables are available for the hungry and weary angler.
It is an ideal section of river for Brown Trout fishing, with a combination of fast runs and slower pools. Over the years this stretch of water has produced many fine trout. Only fishing with Artificial fly on rod and line is allowed here.
Club Rules and Visitor Fees for the River Erne.
Visitor Fees: Day Ticket is €15. Weekly Ticket is €45
Open Season: 1st March to 31st October.
Catch Limit: 3 fish per day.
Tickets available from: Railway Bar, The Diamond, Belturbet.
Only fishing with Artificial fly on rod and line is allowed.
Contact the following for further details.
Secretary: Robert Morrow, Phone: 087 2424265
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BELTURBET TROUT
ANGLERS ASSOCIATION
CLUB COMPETITIONS 2008
The Morrow Cup – Holy Lake
Saturday 12th April 2008 from 11am to 3.30pm
Entry Fee is €25 (including a meal in the The Seven Horseshoes afterwards)
Booking available from Irwin Morrow Tel: 087 7706728
August Bank Holiday – River Erne, Belturbet.
From 1st to 4th of August 2008. Open Fly Fishing Competition and Junior Competition.
(see local press near the time for further details).
The Railway Shield
Saturday 13th September from 11am to 3.30pm
Entry Fee is €10. Booking available from Irwin Morrow Tel: 087 7706728.
Sponsors: Lily and Dermot O’Connor, The Railway Bar, Belturbet.
The Club Cup – Holy Lake
Saturday 18th October from 11am to 3.30pm
Entry Fee is €25 (including a meal in the The Seven Horseshoes afterwards)
Booking available from Irwin Morrow Tel: 087 7706728
A Charity Competition will also take place in aid of Cavan Hospice during the season.
* Life Jackets are mandatory for all competitions.
* Bag Limit of three fish on all Holy Lake Competitions.
P.S. As there is a limited number of boats available, local anglers are requested to bring their own boats where possible.
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