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  • Spelga Reservoir

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

    This wild Brown trout Fishery has proved popular during the summer months but anglers should dress appropriately as the weather can change suddenly. There is a good stock of hard fighting small wild trout and popular flies include Bibio, Zulu, Black Pennel and Peter Ross. This is a public water supply and care should be taken to prevent pollution.

    Key Information

    Fishery TypeGame
    SpeciesBrown Trout
    Season Open1st March
    Season Close31st October
    Rod Licence12 years old and over DAERA Game Rod Licence
    Permit12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishing Permit
    Fishing methodsFly Fishing, Spinning and Worm Fishing
    Bag LimitNo limit

    Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket

    Spelga Reservoir
    Spelga Reservoir

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

    Click here for location on Google Maps

    Directions

    • From Rathfriland: Go south on the B25 to Hilltown; take the B8 and B27 towards Newcastle; go right after 1.49 miles towards Kilkeel for 2.48 miles until reaching the head of the valley (signposted).
    • From Newry: Take the A25 and B8 to Hilltown.
    Local Council AreaNewry Mourne & Down
    Nearest populated areaHilltown
    Water TypeReservoir
    Water Area / Size62 Kilometres

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