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  • Upper Conlig Reservoir (Ross Jord)

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

    NI Fly Fishing Assoc (NIFFA) manages this water on behalf of the Department. This fishery is open from 09:00 to sunset, Thursday to Sunday

    Day tickets are available from the office on site. An all day ticket is £18, reduced to £15 with a DAERA permit.  A 4 hour ticket is £14, reduced to £13 with a DEARA permit.  Discount available Thursday and Friday for DAERA Permit Holders, 5 tickets per day. 

    Key Information

    Fishery TypeRainbow
    SpeciesRainbow Trout, Brown Trout
    Season Open1st January
    Season Close31st December
    Rod Licence12 years old and over DAERA Coarse or Game Rod Licence
    PermitRoss Jord Angling Club Day ticket / 12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishing Permit
    Fishing methodsFly Fishing only
    Bag LimitCatch and release only

    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 Newtownards: Head along the Bowtown Road and turn left onto Loughries Road.
    Local Council AreaArds & North Down
    Nearest populated areaNewtownards
    Water TypeReservoir
    Water Area / Size9 Hectacres

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