Angling at Middle South Woodburn

This is a very popular water with good catches regularly taken. It is in a forest area with good fly hatches and provides car parking facilites for anglers with disabilities.

Key information about Middle South Woodburn

Nearest Town	Carrickfergus
Area/Length	25.9 hectares
Species	Brown and Rainbow trout
Season	1 March to 31 October
Methods	Fly fishing only, except that Concessionary disabled permit holders may also spin and worm fish
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

Closed

Water levels at Middle South Woodburn have been lowered and this fishery must remain closed for health and safety reasons.

Disabled Facilities

There is a level tarmac road from the car park to the dam. There is a grass path along the dam wall but ease of fishing will depend on water levels.

Parking is some distance from the Reservoir. Anglers must use the official entrances and on no account tresspass on adjoining lands or park their cars in such a way as to obstruct roadways or gate entrances.

Keys for car park

Keys are available to anglers in receipt of a Concessionary Disabled Licence and Permit. The gates are quite heavy and those with moderate to severe physical disability may require help.

You must apply stating the following:

• Name
• Address
• Telephone contact number
• Concessionary Disabled Licence and Permit Number

Please note keys are issued on a first come first serve bases.

You can apply by post to the address below, telephone the number below or email dcalangling@dcalni.gov.uk with your details.

Department of Culture, Arts & Leisure
Inland Fisheries Group
1-7 Bedford Street
Belfast
BT2 7EG
Tele No: 0300 200 7860 (Outside NI + 4428 9151 3101)

How to get there

Click on the button directly below for a map and you will see an arrow which shows Middle South Woodburn.

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

Take the B58 at Carrickfergus towards Ballynure. About 1.6km (at Brown Cow Inn Sign) take a left for 0.4 km to cross the B90 at Woodburn village. Travel on over the humpback bridge to the car park beside the Woodburn church.