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. Fishing only bewtween hours of 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Bag Limit | 4 stocked trout per day, minimum length 25.4cm |
Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket
| Car Parking Onsite | Yes |
|---|---|
| Disabled Car Parking Onsite | No |
| Fishing Stands | Yes |
| Disabled accessible fishing stands | Yes |
| Boats Allowed | No |
| Boat Restrictions | N/A |
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Directions
- From Belfast: Approach by the M5 and A2 towards Carrickfergus; just before entering Carrickfergus take the B58 Woodburn Road which leads to Prospect Road; turn right at “T” junction and travel along Middle Road leading to Marshallstown Road for 1.86 miles until another “T” junction; turn left at Beltoy Road; reservoir is 0.46 miles up the hill on left.
| Local Council Area | Mid & East Antrim |
|---|---|
| Nearest populated area | Carrickfergus |
| Water Type | Reservoir |
| Water Area / Size | 9.9 Hectacres |