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  • Cypress Pond

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

    Cypress Pond is located within the Castlewellan Forest Park, with a walkable trail around the circumference.

    Key Information

    Fishery TypeCoarse
    SpeciesCarp, 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

    Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket

    Car Parking OnsiteNo
    Disabled Car Parking OnsiteNo
    Fishing StandsNo
    Disabled accessible fishing standsNo
    Boats AllowedNo
    Boat RestrictionsN/A

    Click here for location on Google Maps

    Directions

    • From Castlewellan: Travel along the main Downpatrick to Newry Road (A25); the entrance to the forest park is signposted in Castlewelllan; from Newcastle, take the A50 northwards.
    • From Banbridge: Take the A50 in a south-easterly direction.
    Local Council AreaNewry Mourne & Down
    Nearest populated areaCastlewellan
    Water TypeLake
    Water Area / Size1 Hectacres

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