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  • Creevy Lough

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

    Creevy Lough is a rainbow trout fishery managed by Dundonald Angling Club on behalf of the Department. DAERA game permit holders can avail of six daily free tickets. One boat is available for hire to day permit holders at a cost of £15. Day tickets are available from:

    The Chestnut Inn,
    65 Carrickmannon Road,
    Ballygowan,
    BT23 6JH

    Phone: 028 9752 8225
    Email: creevydac@gmail.com

    Key Information

    Fishery TypeGame
    SpeciesRainbow Trout
    Season Open1st January
    Season Close31st December
    Rod Licence12 years old and over DAERA Game Rod Licence
    PermitDundonald Angling Club Member or day ticket holder / 12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishing Permit
    Fishing methodsFly Fishing Only
    Bag LimitThree Rainbow Trout per Rod

    Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket

    Car Parking OnsiteYes
    Disabled Car Parking OnsiteNo
    Fishing StandsNo
    Disabled accessible fishing standsNo
    Boats AllowedYes
    Boat RestrictionsFishing is from a boat only. There is a charge of £15.00 per angler for boat hire.

    Click here for location on Google Maps

    Directions

    • From Belfast: Take the Ballynahinch Road; about two miles from Ballynahinch, turn left onto the Saintfield Road; continue along this for two and a half miles, then take the Ballylone Road which is the third road on the right; continue along this road for half a mile then the fishery is accessed via the lane at the red gate at the layby on the left.
    Local Council AreaNewry Mourne & Down
    Nearest populated areaSaintfield
    Water TypeLake
    Water Area / Size19 Hectacres

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