Castlewellan Forest Lake

This is a well stocked brown and rainbow trout fishery of 42 hectares. Methods include spinning & worm fishing. Boats are permitted on Castlewellan lake for Fly fishing only. Attractor patterns such as Butcher, Connemara Black and Dunkeld are popular. A Disabled anglers carpark has been provided near the Lake and there is good access around this scenic lake. The lake is one of the main attractions in Castlewellan Forest Park. Other facilities include a car park, cafeteria, caravan, camping and barbecue facilities. There are also various scenic walks. It is possible to visit the Arboretum and the Annesley Garden.

The presence of Zebra Mussels is still preventing the stocking of fish from Movanagher Fish Farm. For more information, please visit Zebra Mussels and impact on fish stocking in the Public Angling Estate.

Key Information 

Fishery Type	Game
Species	Brown Trout, Rainbow 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. From Boats, Fly Fishing Only
Bag Limit	Four Stocked Trout per day, minimum length 25.4cm

Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket

Castlewellan Forest Lake

Car Parking Onsite	Yes
Disabled Car Parking Onsite	Yes
Fishing Stands	No
Disabled accessible fishing stands	No
Boats Allowed	Yes
Boat Restrictions	Fishing is permitted from non-mechanical and electrically powered boats only.

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Directions

Castlewellan is on the main Downpatrick to Newry Road (A25). The entrance to the forest park is signposted in Castlewelllan.

• From Newcastle: Take the A50 northwards.
• From Banbridge: Take the A50 in a south-easterly direction.
  

  Anglers must pay to park in the forest car park.

Local Council Area	Newry Mourne & Down
Nearest populated area	Castlewellan
Water Type	Lake
Water Area / Size	42 Hectacres