Strabane Lifford Anglers Association

28/08/2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT – PLEASE BE VIGILANT ⚠️

Members are asked to remain vigilant while fishing on the River Mourne, as there has been evidence of recent poaching activity on the river.

If you see anything suspicious or witness any suspected poaching, please do not approach or confront anyone. Make a note of any useful details, including location, time, descriptions and vehicle registration numbers where it is safe to do so.

📞 Report any suspected activity immediately to a Club Committee member or directly to the Loughs Agency.

Protecting the River Mourne and its fish stocks is the responsibility of us all. Your vigilance could make a real difference.

Please share this with fellow anglers and keep an eye out while on the river.

29/07/2026

Our salmon stocks are under increasing pressure, and we all have a responsibility to help protect the future of this iconic species.

We are strongly encouraging all anglers to practice catch and release wherever possible. Every salmon returned safely to the river gives our stocks a better chance to recover and helps ensure future generations can enjoy the sport we all value.

As part of our commitment to reducing angling pressure, the Club will cease issuing day tickets from 1st August for the remainder of the season. While we appreciate this may disappoint some anglers, we believe this is the right and responsible decision given the current state of salmon numbers.

We also encourage other clubs, fisheries, and angling organisations to consider taking similar measures. By working together and putting conservation first, we can make a real difference to the future of our salmon rivers.

Thank you to all our members and visiting anglers for your understanding, support, and commitment to protecting our fishery.

29/07/2026

Protecting our fisheries is everyone's responsibility. If you witness suspected poaching or spot signs of pollution, report it to the Loughs Agency promptly and with as much accurate information as possible, including the location, time, and any photos if it is safe to take them. Timely and correct reporting helps protect our rivers, fish stocks, and the future of angling for everyone. Working together, we can make a real difference.

17/07/2026

Yet again people find it acceptable to throw bags of rubbish into the river in the middle of the town! This has been reported to council waste enforcement and we will be asking for prosecution for those responsible.

06/07/2026

Strabane Lifford Anglers Association are saddened to learn of the death of Jackie Begley. Jackie was one of the founding members of the current club and was involved in the Committee over the years. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time, Rest in peace Jackie.

We regret to inform you of the recent death of Jackie Begley

25/06/2026

This is not acceptable.

20/06/2026

Strabane Lifford Anglers Association are saddened to learn of the death of club member Mickey Doherty of Newtowncunningham and formerly of Porthall. Mickey could be regularly met fishing the Doctors on the Liskey road. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time, Rest in peace Mickey.

The death has taken place June 18th 2026 at his home of Michael Doherty 435 Colehill, Newtowncunningham and formerly of Porthall. Beloved husband of Lizzie, much loved father of Michael, Caroline, Maura, Dympna, Geraldine, Rosaleen, Eilish, Deborah and Garrett and brother of Mamie, Patrick, Johnny a...

25/02/2026

Strabane/Lifford anglers AGM
Tonight at 8 in Melvin Hall.
A representative from the Loughs Agency will be there to explain the new catch and release rules etc. If you have any questions regarding these new rules or anything else please attend and ask.

12/02/2026

Strabane Lifford Anglers AGM.
Our annual general meeting will take place on wednesday 25th of february at 8pm in Melvin sports Hall, Strabane. All members welcome.


Associate members must collect their season ticket before the 1st of March.