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  • Craigavon City Park Lake - South

    Topics:
    • Angling and Commercial Fishing (Inland Fisheries), 
    • Fisheries in County Armagh

    Craigavon lakes are part of the 332-hectare city park, which caters for a variety of recreational pursuits including boating and walking. Anglers should exercise courtesy at all times. Boats may be launched at the slipway. Good catches of coarse fish can be caught during summer months. There is good tarmac access path around the perimeter of this lake.

    Key Information

    Fishery TypeCoarse
    SpeciesBream, Hybrids, Perch, Pike, Roach
    Season Open1st January
    Season Close31st December
    Rod Licence12 years old and over DAERA Coarse or Game Rod Licence
    Permit12 years old and over DAERA Coarse or Game Fishing Permit
    Fishing methodsAll Lawful Methods.
    Bag Limit1 Pike (up to 4kg) and 4 coarse fish (up to 25cm) per day may be retained. Game fish must be returned to the water unless a game fishing permit and licence is held.

    Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket

    Craigavon South
    Craigavon South

     

    Car Parking OnsiteYes
    Disabled Car Parking OnsiteNo
    Fishing StandsYes
    Disabled accessible fishing standsNo
    Boats AllowedYes
    Boat RestrictionsFishing is permitted from non-mechanical and electrically powered boats only.

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    Directions

    • From Belfast: By the M1 to the A76 head towards Lurgan, Craigavon; turn towards Lurgan for 0.49 miles and take a right turn by the A3 for 0.74 miles to the Tannaghmore Gardens roundabout; take the road from the Tannaghmore Gardens roundabout to Portadown and turn off at roundabout three on the Lurgan to Portadown road into the car park.
    Local Council AreaArmagh, Banbridge & Craigavon
    Nearest populated areaCraigavon, Lurgan, Portadown
    Water TypeLake
    Water Area / Size38 Hectacres

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