Sion Mills Angling Club
RIVER MOURNE - 8 miles, 13km
SPECIES - Brown trout (8ozs/0.225kg.), Sea trout (1.25lbs/0.6kg), Salmon (8-12lbs/4-5kg), Grilse (3-7lbs/2.25kg)
SEASON - 1st April-20th October
LICENCE AUTHORITY - Loughs Agency
The Mourne is a big river (20m+) and although it has a good population of brown trout the main quarry are salmon, grilse and sea trout. Spring salmon are best from April to mid May with the bulk of the grilse and summer salmon arriving from June to the end of the season in October. Sea trout are at their peak in June and July.
There is great fly water on this stretch but spinning and worming are also popular. This part of the river does not necessarily require a spate and in fact will generally fish better in lower water conditions A ghillie service at £30/day is available with prior notice.