Angling at Copeland (Marshallstown)

This is a small reservoir with high natural productivity and good fly hatches. At some levels, care is needed when wading.

Key information about Copeland (Marshallstown)

Nearest Town	Carrickfergus
Area/Length	9.7 hectares
Species	Brown and Rainbow trout
Season	1 March to 31 October (See Important information below)
Methods	Fly fishing, spinning and worm fishing
Daily Bag Limit	4 trout per rod per day
Size Limit	Minimum takeable size 25.4 cm
Boats	Fishing from boats is not permitted
Licence	DCAL Game Fishing Rod Licence
Permit	DCAL Game Fishing Permit
Disabled facilities	See below for details
Other Restrictions	Angling is not permitted before 8 am nor later than 10 pm

Entrances and car parking

Anglers must use the official entrances and on no account trespass on adjoining lands or park their cars in such a way as to obstruct roadways or gate entrances.

Disabled facilities

Three wheelchair accessible fishing stands are provided. The quarry dust path from the tarmac car park has a suitable gradient for wheelchairs. Anglers should note that this is a reservoir where low water levels can at times make the water unsuitable for fishing by anglers with disabilites.

How to get there

Click on the button directly below for a map and you will see an arrow which shows Copeland (Marshallstown).

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

From Belfast approach by the M5 and A2 towards Carrickfergus.

Just before entering Carrickfergus take the B58 Woodburn Rd which leads on to Prospect Rd.Turn Right at “T” junction and travel along Middle Rd leading onto Marshallstown Rd for 3km until another “T” junction. Turn left at Beltoy Rd.Reservoir is 750 m up the hill on left hand side.