Church Road Reservoir
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. This water is managed by Belfast and Holywood Anglers’ Association on behalf of the Department. Five visitor permits sold daily from Hanna’s Florists, 13 Church Road, Holywood. £14.00 concessionary rate for DAERA Game permit holders. Anglers must use official entrances. Do not trespass on adjoining lands or obstruct roadways or gate entrances with parked cars.
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 | Belfast Anglers Association Member or day ticket holder / 12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishing Permit |
| Fishing methods | Fly Fishing Only |
| Bag Limit | Two fish per member, one fish per visitor (then with barbless hooks). No fish to be taken within seven days of stocking. No static flies with bungs. No brown trout to be taken during October. |
Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket
| Car Parking Onsite | Yes |
|---|---|
| Disabled Car Parking Onsite | No |
| Fishing Stands | No |
| Disabled accessible fishing stands | No |
| Boats Allowed | No |
| Boat Restrictions | N/A |
Click here for location on Google Maps
Directions
- From Holywood: Leave via Church road and the reservoir is 34 miles down on the right-hand side.
| Local Council Area | Ards & North Down |
|---|---|
| Nearest populated area | Holywood |
| Water Type | Reservoir |
| Water Area / Size | 18 Hectacres |