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  • Dunalis Reservoir

    Topics:
    • Angling and Commercial Fishing (Inland Fisheries), 
    • Fisheries in County Derry/Londonderry

    Dunalis Reservoir is a 10 acre spring-fed rainbow trout fishery that is open all year round. The lake managed by Coleraine Anglers Association on behalf of the Department. There is access around the lake with several seats and shelters. Due to narrow banks, casting is restricted in many areas. Four day tickets Costing £5.00 per day are available to DAERA Game Permit holders. You must buy day tickets before you fish - they cannot be pre-booked. You can buy day tickets from the following tackle shops in Coleraine: Outdoor and Country Sports, 58 Society Street and Smyth’s Country Sports, Park

    Key Information

    Fishery TypeGame
    SpeciesRainbow Trout
    Season Open1st January
    Season Close31st December
    Rod Licence12 years old and over DAERA Game Rod Licence
    PermitColeraine Anglers Association Member or day ticket holder / 12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishing Permit
    Fishing methodsFly fishing only. Static booby fishing is not allowed. Anglers must use barbless or debarred hooks.
    Bag LimitOne trout less than 30 cm per day, then catch and return fishing.

    Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket

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

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    Directions

    From Coleraine: Head via Dunhill Rd/A37; then turn right onto Ballystrone Road.

    Local Council AreaCauseway Coast & Glens Council
    Nearest populated areaColeraine
    Water TypeReservoir
    Water Area / Size10 Hectacres

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