FISHING ON THE FINN AND REELIN RIVERS

A State Licence is necessary for fishing in Donegal, and should cost you under €30. In addition to the State Licence, you will normally need a permit, which can usually be bought from local clubs and tackle dealers. For full up-to-date information regarding fishing permits/licences for the Finn and Reelin Rivers, contact McElhinney's Stores Sports Dept. (+353(0)74-91-31217, ext. 155). Alternatively, see the information below.

Fishing tackle available at Mr G's Discount Store, Main Street, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal. Contact John, Tel: +353(0)74-91-32393

Clubs
Name Type Contact
Ballybofey and Stranorlar Angling Club Excellent Salmon and Grilse river. Peak season July & August.

J McGavigan
Donegal Road, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal

+353(0)74-91-32550

Glebe Angling Club Excellent Salmon and Grilse river. Peak season July & August.

J Rule & Sons
Main Street, Killygordon, Co. Donegal

+353(0)74-91-49121


Private Fishery Waters
Name Type Contact
Cloghan Fisheries Fine fishing water on the Finn that reports catches throughout the season.
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Cloghan Fisheries
Cloghan, Co. Donegal

+353(0)74-91-33003

Glenmore Estate Excellent water on the Finn for Spring Salmon and Sea Trout, but with catches throughout a long season.

T McCreery
Altnapaste, Cloghan, Co. Donegal

+353(0)74-91-32075

Killygordon Private Fishery Excellent stretch of the Finn above and below Killygordon Bridge.

Hugo Bradley's Swallows Rest
Kiltown, Killygordon, Co. Donegal

+353(0)74-91-49400

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