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  • Upper South Woodburn Reservoir

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

    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 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 Only. Restrictions: Angling only permitted between 8.00am - 10.00pm
    Bag LimitTwo Brown Trout per day, minimum length of 25.4cm

    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

    Click here for location on Google Maps

    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 AreaMid & East Antrim
    Nearest populated areaCarrickfergus
    Water TypeReservoir
    Water Area / Size26 Hectacres

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