Altnahinch Reservoir
The banks are ideal for shore fishing. The bay at the head of the reservoir can be quite sheltered and has a deep channel easily covered from the western shore. Typical of an upland lake, it fishes well using small attractor wet fly patterns such as the Bibio and Peter Ross. This is a public water supply and care should be taken to prevent pollution.
Altnahinch Reservoir, at the head of the River Bush, is situated in an exposed area of peaty moorland. Most of the surrounding area is forest. The banks are fairly solid and ideal for shore fishing.
The presence of Zebra Mussels is still preventing the stocking of fish from Movanagher Fish Farm. For more information, please visit Zebra Mussels and impact on fish stocking in the Public Angling Estate.
Key Information
| Fishery Type | Game |
|---|---|
| Species | Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout |
| Season Open | 1st March |
| Season Close | 31st October |
| Rod Licence | 12 years old and over DAERA Game Rod Licence |
| Permit | 12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishing Permit |
| Fishing methods | Fly fishing, spinning and worm fishing |
| Bag Limit | 4 stocked trout per day, minimum length 25.4cm |
Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket
| Car Parking Onsite | Yes |
|---|---|
| Disabled Car Parking Onsite | No |
| Fishing Stands | Yes |
| Disabled accessible fishing stands | No |
| Boats Allowed | No |
| Boat Restrictions | N/A |
The car park at Altnahinch Reservoir is currently closed and will remain so until further notice
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Directions
- From Ballymena: (14.60 miles) Take the A43 (Glenariff Road) to Martinstown; turn left at the crossroads, fork right after 0.93 miles to Newtown Crommelin; turn right then left at the staggered crossroads and continue for 2.48 miles; turn left onto the Altnahinch Road; the reservoir is on the right, 1.98 miles from the junction.
- From Ballymoney: (13.23 miles) Take the B16 through Kilraughts; at the end of the road turn left onto the A44; take the third right into the Fivey Rd and continue to the “T” junction at Magherahoney; turn right onto Coolkeeran Road; (Signposted six miles to Altnahinch Dam) turn left into Glenbush Road; after a short distance turn right into Altnahinch Road; the reservoir car park is on the left 3.47 miles from the junction.
| Local Council Area | Causeway Coast & Glens Council |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town | Ballymoney |
| Water Type | Lake |
| Water Area / Size | 18 Hectacres |