Upper South Woodburn Reservoir
This fishery is well suited for the fly angler seeking a challenge in catching wild brown trout. This is a public water supply and care should be taken to prevent pollution.
Key Information
| Fishery Type | Game |
|---|---|
| Species | Brown Trout |
| Season Open | 1st March |
| Season Close | 31st 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. Restrictions: Angling only permitted between 8.00am - 10.00pm |
| Bag Limit | Two Brown Trout per day, minimum length of 25.4cm |
Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket
| Car Parking Onsite | Yes |
|---|---|
| Disabled Car Parking Onsite | No |
| Fishing Stands | No |
| Disabled accessible fishing stands | No |
| Boats Allowed | No |
| Boat Restrictions | N/A |
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Directions
- From Belfast: Take the M5 and A2 towards Carrickfergus; as you go into Carrickfergus, take the B58 towards Ballynure; go for almost a mile (at the Brown Cow Inn sign), fork left for 0.24 miles to cross the B90 at Woodburn village; travel over the hump-back bridge to the car park beside Woodburn church.
| Local Council Area | Mid & East Antrim |
|---|---|
| Nearest populated area | Carrickfergus |
| Water Type | Reservoir |
| Water Area / Size | 26 Hectacres |