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In the Foyle and Carlingford there are freshwater fish, saltwater fish and a few species that travel between the two. These fish are important. They provide angling, which is not only a great pastime, it is also an important part of the local tourist industry. They also support locally based commercial fishing that brings year round prosperity to the area. And it's not all about fish with fins; shellfish are important too.

Riverwatch 7 - Angling

6 mins
Angling is an important sport that provides outdoor recreation for local people and is also a tourist attraction. Find out about game, coarse and sea angling in the Foyle and Carlingford systems.

Riverwatch 8 - Commercial Fishing

5 mins
There is a long tradition of commercial fishing in both Lough Foyle and Carlingford Lough. Hear about the seasonal rhythm of the work of the fishermen and follow them through the 12 months of the year.

Riverwatch 9 - Shellfish

4 ½ mins
Since prehistoric times, people around the shores of Carlingford Lough and Lough Foyle have feasted on the abundance of shellfish. In more modern times the shellfish were exported by the barrel full to London, Dublin and Paris. Discover how the mussels and oysters soon became scarce and the various methods of shellfish farming.