Angling at Killylane Reservoir

This reservoir is situated on open moorland but the planting of trees around the lake provides good shelter. The banks of this reservoir are open and there are no access problems at normal water levels, but care must be taken when areas of mud are exposed under low water conditions.

Key information about Killylane Reservoir

Nearest Town	Larne/Ballymena
Area/Length	20 hectares
Species	Brown Trout
Season	1 March to 31 October
Methods	Fly fishing only
Daily Bag Limit	4 trout per rod
Size Limit	Minimum takeable size 25.4cm
Boats	Fishing from boats is not permitted
Licence	DCAL Game Fishing Rod Licence
Permit	DCAL Game Fishing Permit
Disabled facilities	See below for detail

Killylane contains a plentiful stock of wild brown trout which is supplemented by regular stockings of brown trout. This maintains good fishing throughout the season. Popular flies include Cul de Canard (CDC), Bibio patterns, Kate McClaren and Black Pennel - all of which are very effective.

Disabled facilities

This location is not wheelchair accessible. A tarmac car park is provided close to the water which facilitates access to those with walking difficulties.

How to get there

Click on the button directly below for a map and you will see an arrow which shows Killylane Reservoir.

Click on the map further down to the right on this page for a more detailed view of the location.

From Ballymena or Larne – the entrance is by the main reservoir gates on the south side of the main Ballymena to Larne Road, the A36, 20 km from Ballymena and 11.25 km from Larne. The main gates are closed between 10 pm and 8.30 am in summer, or the hours of darkness in winter.

Alternative access is from the Ardymagh Road – about 1.6 km on the Ballymena side of the reservoir, turn south at the crossroads at Glenvale. Cross the Pigtail Bridge and turn left at the crossroads onto the Ardymagh Road.