This fishery is noted for winter Pike angling and also early season Tench. There is a tarmac path the length of the water course providing access to fishing platforms.

Key Information 

Fishery Type Coarse
Species Bream, Hybrids, Perch, Pike, Roach, Rudd,Tench
Season Open 1st January
Season Close 31st December
Rod Licence 12 years old and over DAERA Coarse or Game Rod Licence
Permit 12 years old and over DAERA Coarse or Game Fishing Permit
Fishing methods All Lawful Methods.
Bag Limit 1 Pike (up to 4kg) and 4 coarse fish (up to 25cm) per day may be retained

Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket

Broadwater
Broadwater

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 the M1 junction 9 (Moira roundabout): Follow the A26 for almost a mile; turn left for Soldierstown Road then follow the B105 out of the village for almost a mile; the car park is on the left just after the hump back bridge.

    Take care when driving from the car park due to limited road visibility.

Local Council Area Lisburn & Castlereagh
Nearest populated area Aghalee, Moira
Water Type Canal
Water Area / Size 1.5 Kilometres

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