The Oaks Fishery
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Add your business details- Rural Co.Londonderry site less than three miles from Derry city centre
- A 10-minute drive to the Donegal border; 50 minutes to Portrush
- Well-stocked fishing lake and fishing/tackle shop on site
A rural break centred around fishing… but you barely have to leave the city to find it? That’s the deal at The Oaks Fishery, in a peaceful spot just under three miles from the centre of Derry/Londonderry. It’s a fabulous spot for those who’d to mix up a bit of fishing and a bit of city sightseeing/nightlife – or for couples, groups and families who have slightly different views on the best way to fill their days off.
There’s a lot going on here for the anglers among you – the lake is stocked with hard-fighting Danish blue rainbow trout ranging from 3lb to 10lb alongside roach, perch and rudd. There may be big prizes on offer too – unofficially, this place saw the UK and Ireland’s heaviest pike for 10 years with a 46.5lb catch by a local angler…
A fishing and tackle shop is on site to help you along with your endeavours, and the team of professional guides and gillies are available for other fishing adventures nearby – have a word with them if you’d like to organise salmon fishing or sea angling days.
Time spent away from your fishing rod can take you into the city centre with a drive of around 10 minutes, to learn about its history or hang out at some of the music venues, bars and restaurants. While you're there you might also like to pick up some food supplies for a meal back on the site – there's a barbecue provided, and an eating area with picnic tables where you can serve up your alfresco meals.
Other facilities on site include wifi, showers and separate ladies’ and gents’ toilets.
Site type
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3Open all year
Languages spoken
English
German
Russian
Spanish
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Pop-up campsite
No dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearbyLocation
The Oaks Fishery
14 Judges Road
Londonderry
Co. Londonderry
Northern Ireland
BT47 6LN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.01952°N
7.267°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Even if you're really into your fishing, you should try to make it off site at least once – the city of Derry/Londonderry has a fascinating past that's best explored on one of the popular walled city walking tours. The Museum of Free Derry and Tower Museum are worth a visit too, and it's good to have a stroll around looking out for the city’s famous street art and the Peace Bridge.
Heading further out for a change of scenery, you might like to get out for walks in the Sperrin Area of Natural Beauty (25 minutes’ drive) or head along the coast to places like Castlerock beach (35 minutes) or Portrush (50 minutes). If you’ve never been, it's worth making the hour-long drive to the Giants Causeway as well.
Crossing over into County Donegal, you can meet some of Ireland’s ‘lost wildlife’ (including wild boar, bears and lynx) at Wild Ireland (10 minutes) or carry on to see the dramatic landscapes of Glenevin Waterfall (40 minutes) and Malin Head (50 minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisfannon | 10.1 mi | Sea | Good | Good | N/A | Good |
| Lady'S Bay, Buncrana | 11 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Rathmullan | 11.7 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Portsalon | 17.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Magilligan (Benone) | 18.6 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
National Trust
Gray's Printing Press 15.6 mi
Downhill Demesne and Hezlett House 20.3 mi
Portstewart Strand 23.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
LOUGH FOYLE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 04/09/2006) 7.8 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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- Does The Oaks Fishery have a swimming pool? No View all features
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- What attractions are near The Oaks Fishery? Even if you're really into your fishing, you should try to make it off site at least once – the city of Derry/Londonderry has a fascinating past that's best explored on one … Read more
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Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m.