Good brown trout fishing is available in the river downstream from Kilmore. The Department leases the fishing rights on part of the river from Downpatrick to Kilmore. The Department’s stretches are signposted.

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, Spinning and Worm Fishing
Bag Limit Four Brown Trout per day, minimum length 25.4cm

Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket

Ballynahinch river
Ballynahinch river

Car Parking Onsite No
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 Ballynahinch: Travelling towards Crossgar, go along the Crossgar Road and the Ballynahinch River is on your right hand side.
Local Council Area Newry Mourne & Down
Nearest populated area Ballynahinch
Water Type River
Water Area / Size 2 Kilometres

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