Angling at Upper Holywood
The lake is long and narrow with a dam wall at its eastern end. It is surrounded by low hills overlooking Belfast Lough. There is some natural cover so visitors should wrap up warm during winter and early spring.
Key information
| Nearest town | Holywood |
|---|---|
| Area | 18 acres |
| Species | Brown trout |
| Season | 1 March to 31 October |
| Methods | Fly only |
| Daily bag limit | Two fish per member, one fish per visitor (then with barbless hooks) |
| Size limit | Under 10 inches |
| Licence |
Five visitor permits sold daily from Hanna’s Florists, 13 Church Road, Holywood. £12.00 concessionary rate for DAERA permit holders. |
| Permit | Belfast Anglers Association Member or day ticket holder |
| Facilities for people with disabilities | Facilities for disabled anglers are limited to bank side areas close to the car park but are unsuitable for those with severe disability or in wheel-chairs. |
| Other restrictions |
No boats. No fish to be taken within seven days of stocking. No static flies with bungs. No brown trout to be taken during October. |
General information
There is a small car park to right of the entrance gate.
Day tickets must be bought before you fish and carried at all times for inspection if asked.
Anglers must use official entrances. Do not trespass on adjoining lands or obstruct roadways or gate entrances with parked cars.
How to get there
From the centre of Holywood turn right at Church Road by the Ulster Bank. Travel for two kilometres until the hill climb levels and you see the reservoir in a valley to the right, accessed by a long lane.