Everything you need to go fishing
Everything you need to know about fishing in Northern Ireland can be found at the link below:
Fish stocking figures
September 2018 fish stocking figures on the Public Angling Estate can be found at the link below:
How to avoid spreading crayfish plague
Anglers are urged to take precautions to avoid the spread of crayfish plague. Advice can be found at the link below:
Upper and Middle South Woodburn Reservoir
Due to extremely low water levels exposing large areas of soft mud, DAERA Inland Fisheries has decided to close Upper and Middle South Woodburn reservoirs for angling due to the potential danger to anglers trying to reach the water to fish. The closure is with immediate effect and will be kept under review until water levels return to normal.
Copeland (Marshallstown) and Lough Mourne
The water levels at Copeland (Marshallstown) reservoir and Lough Mourne are low. Fishing can continue but anglers are advised not wade into the water from soft or muddy banks to get closer to the water:
Ireland fisheries
There have been reports of dead coarse fish at two fisheries in the Republic of Ireland. This is being investigated by Inland Fisheries Ireland. When the cause is known a further update will be given.
If you've recently fished in the Republic of Ireland and plan to fish in Northern Ireland, follow the advice at the link below when you leave the water, to stop the spread of invasive species:
Craigavon City Park Lake South
The car park at Craigavon Watersports Centre is closed due to construction work. Therefore the nearest car park for anglers fishing at Craigavon City Park Lake South is off roundabout nine on the Portadown to Lurgan road.
Community Outreach Angling Events Fund
The 'Community Outreach Angling Events Fund' which helps with small grants, to encourage participation in angling, has reopened (since Monday 15 January 2018) following a short suspension of this scheme. Further information is available from DAERA Inland Fisheries, by telephone:
Phone: 0300 2007 860
Portavoe Reservoir
The car park gates at Portavoe Reservoir will be locked each evening (before darkness) until 8.00 am the following day due to a series of anti-social behaviour issues at the site. This arrangement will be in place until further notice.
- find out more about angling at Portavoe Reservoir
New fisheries added to DAERA Public Angling Estate
A number of new waters have been added to the DAERA Public Angling Estate. They are:
- Dunalis Reservoir near Coleraine
- Boomers Dam in Lisburn
- Lough Islandreavy in the Mournes
- Creighton’s Green near Belfast
The new fisheries will be jointly managed with local angling clubs and day tickets will be available to DAERA Season Permit holders at reduced rates.
Further information will be published here in the coming weeks. If you have questions about these new waters, contact:
Safety at waterways
If you're a competitor or a spectator at angling events, always pay attention to safety notices and warnings about waterways.