Kernan Lough lies hidden amidst the rolling drumlins of the County Down countryside, around 6 km west of Banbridge. The lough is stocked each year by Gilford Angling Club, with fish in excess of 1lb, the heaviest fish caught each season is usually around 6lb weight. Flys such as Hare’s Ears are good throughout the season. Lures such as Viva, Mallard and Claret are good in the early and late season. Most wet and dry flys provide good fishing. For the disabled, fishing stands have been erected with easy ramp access from the carpark, which has designated disabled parking.

Area:	28 hectares
Species:	Rainbow Trout
Season:	1 March - 31 October
Methods:	Fly fishing and spinning
Bag Limit:	3 fish per rod per day
Size Limit:	None
Restrictions:	None
Boat:	Registered members of Gilford club only
Licence:	Over 18 – Fisheries Conservancy Board Rod Licence required. Under 18 – no licence required.
Permit:	Over 18 – No permit required (see day tickets) Under 18 – No permit required (see day tickets)
Day Ticket:	Day tickets available at £10 per day
Ticket Supplier:	Spar 40 Mill Street, Gilford, Co. Down T: 028 3883 1087
Nearest Town:	Banbridge and Gilford
Directions:	From Banbridge: Take B10 in direction of Scarva for approximately 5kms. Turn right onto Blue Road and left into Kernan Lough Road. Lough on left. From Gilford: Take Loughbrickland Road for around 3.5kms. Turn left onto Drumaran Road and right onto Kernan Lough Road. Lake on right.