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    Angling on River Bush day ticket stretches - prices

    A DAERA game rod licence is needed along with a day ticket to fish the three special angling beats known as Leap, New and Town. Day ticket prices are below. DAERA is the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.

    Paperless

    DAERA has a paperless system. Upon buying you will get a receipt by email.

    Discount

    You are entitled to a discount on your day ticket if you have one of the following:

    • a valid season game permit
    • a valid North East Antrim area season local game permit

    Day ticket prices

    Day ticket prices are as follows. Note that a ticket bought in your name cannot be passed on to someone else.

    Leap stretch

    Type of day ticket Prices with DAERA permit   Prices without DAERA permit 
    1 March to 31 May - full day £8.00 £10.00
    1 June to 20 October - full day £19.00 £26.00
    1 June to 20 October - half day £13.00 £18.00
    1 June to 20 October - evening ticket £8.00 £10.00

    New stretch

    Type of day ticket Prices with DAERA permit  Prices without DAERA permit 
    1 March to 31 May - full day £6.00 £9.00
    1 June to 20 October - full day £16.00 £21.00
    1 June to 20 October - half day £11.00 £15.00
    1 June to 20 October - evening ticket  £7.00 £9.00

    Town stretch

    Type of day ticket Prices with DAERA permit  Prices without DAERA permit 
    1 March to 31 May - full day £13.00 £18.00
    1 June to 20 October - full day £33.00 £44.00
    1 June to 20 October - half day £23.00 £31.00
    1 June to 20 October - evening ticket £14.00 £18.00

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    Find out more about angling on the River Bush, like day ticket stretches, non day ticket stretches, rules and directions:

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