Ballynahinch River
Good brown trout fishing is available in the river downstream from Kilmore. The Department leases the fishing rights on part of the river from Downpatrick to Kilmore. The Department’s stretches are signposted.
Key Information
| Fishery Type | Game |
|---|---|
| Species | Brown 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 | Four Brown Trout per day, minimum length 25.4cm |
Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket
| Car Parking Onsite | No |
|---|---|
| Disabled Car Parking Onsite | No |
| Fishing Stands | No |
| Disabled accessible fishing stands | No |
| Boats Allowed | No |
| Boat Restrictions | N/A |
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Directions
- From Ballynahinch: Travelling towards Crossgar, go along the Crossgar Road and the Ballynahinch River is on your right hand side.
| Local Council Area | Newry Mourne & Down |
|---|---|
| Nearest populated area | Ballynahinch |
| Water Type | River |
| Water Area / Size | 2 Kilometres |