Shimna River
From August, salmon is prevalent in this water. The clear water and rocky pools call for special fishing techniques. Shimna Angling Club manages this sectionof the river for the Department. 6 daily tickets are available at a reduced rate to all DAERA Game Season Permit Holders to fish the DAERA stretch, 8 daily tickets are available at a reduced rate to all DAERA Game Season Permit Holders to fish the club stretch (two tickets are specifically for anglers with disabilities), a further four weekly tickets are available at a reduced rate to all DAERA Game Season Permit Holders for either the
Daily and weekly tickets are available from:
Newcastle Visitor Information Centre,10-14 Central Promenade,
Newcastle,
County Down,
BT33 0AA
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 | Shimna Angling Club Day or week ticket / 12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishing Permit |
| Fishing methods | Fly Fishing, Spinning and Worm Fishing |
| Bag Limit | Four Brown Trout minimum length of 25.4cm, salmon catch and release only. |
Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket
| Car Parking Onsite | Yes |
|---|---|
| Disabled Car Parking Onsite | Yes |
| Fishing Stands | No |
| Disabled accessible fishing stands | No |
| Boats Allowed | No |
| Boat Restrictions | N/A |
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Directions
- From Belfast: Take the A2 towards Newcastle. When you reach Newcastle the forest park is signposted. Anglers pay to park in Tollymore Forest Park car park.
| Local Council Area | Newry Mourne & Down |
| Nearest populated area | Newcastle |
| Water Type | River |
| Water Area / Size | 4 Kilometres |