Dec 30
Here are the new steps, stiles and platforms that Omagh Anglers Association had installed over the last week.We received a grant from the Loughs Agency angling development fund and have replaced twelve old structures. Our contractor Martin MC Phillips has done an amazing job and has actually come up with a galvanised step over that …
Nov 12
We were able to secure further funding from DAERA to the tune of almost £16,500 . This enabled us to complete our work on the Aghlisk river and the two projects perfectly compliment each other. We were able to complete the 800m of fencing on the opposite bank and also to complete 30metres of revetment …
Aug 16
Please note: Omagh Anglers Association will have no Visitors Permits available this weekend from today 16th August until Monday 19th August inclusive. Please check Facebook and the Webpage on Tuesday 20th August for availability. Terry Smithson Honorary Secretary.
Mar 19
Please note, all associate members must have their fees paid by 30th April
Apr 03
3rd April 2020 Re: COVID-19 Dear Angler I hope this correspondence finds you and your families safe and well. These are unprecedented times for us all. Loughs Agency continues to review the most recent announcements from the governments of Ireland and Northern Ireland. We urge the angling community to follow the guidance provided and to …
May 07
We had our fund raising draw at Birchwood Fishery Drumquin yesterday the 6th May. The draw was conducted by Stevie Smyth and Ian Sproule and was totally impartial. I want to thank everyone who bought and sold tickets for the worthy causes that we were supporting namely the Air Ambulance NI and the Palliative Care …
Apr 14
Another post about rainbows! After our meeting with FASTA and further discussions with the Loughs Agency(LA) we are asking that anyone who is fishing for this invasive species(Rainbow Trout), please DO NOT USE SWEETCORN! It is against LA rules anyway but with the smolt returning now to the sea it is imperative that it is …
Sep 20
There have been several meetings over the last few weeks with the affiliates of FASTA to organise the response and move the issue forward with regards the huge quantities of rainbow trout that are now in the Strule and Mourne RiversRepresentatives from Omagh Anglers Association have been present at the meetings and are giving voice …
Oct 30
Another season over and varying reports on failure and success. Some very excellent catches on the Camowen with quite a few salmon returned carefully to the water. The same story on the Drumragh with H Mc Sorley catching and releasing several salmon on the upper reaches of the Drumragh and Owenreagh. As many will have …
Sep 28
The Officers of the Club have had a busy few weeks with several meetings being attended. The Secretary ,Treasurer ,Chairman and Assistant Treasurer all met up with Dr Paul Johnston in the Silverbirch Hotel on the 13th September to discuss the next Hydroelectric scheme on our rivers. It is to be sited directly above the …
