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Advice For River Users
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The river is primarily used by rowers from the private boat clubs based on the west riverbank upstream of the Governor's Bridge. The Lagan Watersports Centre also runs sailing and canoeing courses on the stretch of the river above the Albert Bridge.
A commercial river boat operates from the weir on a daily basis and provides tours upstream to Stranmillis and downstream around the Titanic Quarter.
The River Lagan is designated as a coarse fishery by the Fisheries Conservancy Board for Northern Ireland and anglers are required to have a coarse fishing licence and rod licence. Fishing primarily takes place from the east riverbank near the Stranmillis Weir where fishing stands have been provided.
Applications to hold events on the river must be made via the River Manager by completing a standard form found in the schedule to the Bye-laws.
Boats navigating the river must adhere to the Bye-laws. Speeds must not exceed 10 kilometres per hour (6.5 knots), in order to minimise wash damage to the banks. Wildfowl must not be disturbed, nor nuisance caused to other river users. All flotsam and debris thrown overboard is dangerous and prohibited. The river must not be polluted with waste or fuel. Sufficient life jackets or buoyancy aids must be available for all on board. This is especially important for non swimmers and children.
Boats should be aware that rowers, when accompanied by safety launches, are permitted to exceed the river speed limit during coaching and training sessions and therefore additional care should be taken when approaching them.
Speedboats, jet skis and water skiers are not allowed on the river except during an event which has been approved by Laganside.
The following are approved launching locations:
• Maysfield Basin- public slipway and steps, operated by Belfast City Council.
• Queen's Quay- steps.
• Ravenhill Reach- public slipway operated by Laganside and normally open during daylight hours.
Boats in the vicinity of the Lagan Weir, when the Seacat Catamaran and other vessels are berthing downstream, must exercise caution as a substantial wash is created. The pontoons at Donegall Quay rock severely and care must be taken when mooring here. The wash may arrive up to ten minutes after these vessels berth.
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