Margy River, Carey River and Glenshesk River
Ballycastle Angling Club manages Margy, Carey and Glenshesk rivers for the Department. There are 3 free day tickets for the stretch from the mouth of the river to its confluence with the Carey and Glenshesk Rivers available to holders of DAERA game season permits.
Day tickets are available from the club bailiffs on Sundays and at the address below during the week:
Mr D McAuley,
Moyle Outdoor Angling and Leisure,
17 Castle Street,
Ballycastle,
BT54 6AS
Tel: 028 2076 9521
Key Information
| Fishery Type | Game |
|---|---|
| Species | Brown Trout, Salmon, Sea Trout |
| Season Open | 1st March |
| Season Close | 31st October |
| Rod Licence | 12 years old and over DAERA Game Rod Licence |
| Permit | Ballycastle Angling Club Day ticket / 12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishing Permit |
| Fishing methods | Fly Fishing only between Bonamargy Bridge and the confluence of the Carey River. Fly Fishing, Spinning and Worm Fishing on the remainder of the Margy River. Barbless hooks when fishing for Salmon - no worm fishing from 1/2 to 30/6 when fishing for Salmon. |
| Bag Limit | There is no bag limit for trout; there is a catch and release policy for all salmon |
Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket
| Car Parking Onsite | No |
|---|---|
| Disabled Car Parking Onsite | No |
| Fishing Stands | No |
| Disabled accessible fishing stands | No |
| Boats Allowed | No |
| Boat Restrictions | N/A |
Directions
- Carey River: Click here for location on Google Maps
- Glenshesk River: Click here for location on Google Maps
- Margy River: Click here for location on Google Maps
| Local Council Area | Causeway Coast & Glens Council |
|---|---|
| Nearest populated area | Ballycastle |
| Water Type | River |
| Water Area / Size | Margy 0.8 Kilometres, Carey 3.6 Kilometres, Glenshesk 5 Kilometres. |