River Bush (Unrestricted Stretch)

Key Information

Fishery Type	Game
Species	Brown Trout, Salmon
Season Open	1st March
Season Close	20th October
Rod Licence	12 years old and over DAERA Game Rod Licence
Permit	12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishing Permit
Fishing methods	Fly fishing only from 1st March to 30th June. Fly fishing, spinning and worm fishing from 1st July - 20th October. Please note, spinning is only permitted between the crest of the salmon leap falls and Bellisle Bridge and on the Stracam River between its confluence with the River Bush and Dervock.
Bag Limit	Four Brown Trout minimum length of 25.4cm. Salmon and sea trout - catch and release only.

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Car Parking Onsite	Yes
Disabled Car Parking Onsite	No
Fishing Stands	Yes
Disabled accessible fishing stands	Yes
Boats Allowed	No
Boat Restrictions	N/A

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Directions

• From Portrush:
  • Take the B66 to Bushmills through Dervock, turn left over the bridge in Bushmills, and left again into the Salmon Station.
  • Take the B62, through Ballybogey for 6.83 miles, turn right onto the B17 to Bushmills; turn right into Bridge Street and right again just before the bridge into the Salmon Station.
• From Ballymoney:
  • Take the B66 to Bushmills through Dervock, turn left over the bridge in Bushmills, and left again into the Salmon Station.
  • Take the B62, through Ballybogey for 6.83 miles, turn right onto the B17 to Bushmills; turn right into Bridge Street and right again just before the bridge into the Salmon Station.

Local Council Area	Causeway Coast & Glens Council
Nearest populated area	Bushmills
Water Type	River
Water Area / Size	53 Kilometres