Camowen River
Camowen River, with Sandra Jones Bridge (Mullaghmore) in distance
Etymology	Irish for "crooked river"
Native name	An Chamabhainn (Irish)
Location
Country	Northern Ireland
City	Omagh
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	South of Pomeroy, County Tyrone
Mouth
• location	North Channel via River Strule, River Foyle, Lough Foyle
Length	45 kilometres (28 mi)
Basin size	276.6 km2 (106.8 sq mi)
Discharge
• average	6.78 m3/s (239 cu ft/s)
Basin features
River system	Foyle

The Camowen River (Irish: An Chamabhainn^[1]) is a river in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, a tributary of the River Foyle.^[2][3]

Course

The Camowen River rises south of Pomeroy and flows westward, being bridged by the B46 in Tiroony and meeting a tributary south of Carrickmore. It meets another tributary near Bracky, then flows southwestwards under the B158. It turns northwards into Omagh, passing behind Tyrone County Hospital and meeting the River Drumragh at the centre of the town. From this point on it is called the River Strule.

Wildlife

The Camowen River is a salmon fishery.^[4][5] Populations of other non-salmonid fish species are found within the Strule catchment area. The presence and abundance of fish species can serve as a good ecological indicator demonstrating the ability of the aquatic habitat to support the diversity of local species. Populations of European Eel, Stickleback, River/Brook and possibly Sea Lamprey form an important part of the local fisheries biodiversity of the Kamoven catchment. Maintaining high water quality standards and a suitable habitat for these species is essential for the overall health of the aquatic ecosystem.^[6]