Craigavon lakes are part of the 332-hectare city park, which caters for a variety of recreational pursuits including boating and walking. Anglers should exercise courtesy at all times. Boats may be launched at the slipway. Good catches of coarse fish can be caught during summer months. There is good tarmac access path around the perimeter of this lake.

Key Information 

Fishery Type Coarse
Species Bream, Hybrids, Perch, Pike, Roach
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. Game fish must be returned to the water unless a game fishing permit and licence is held. 

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Craigavon South
Craigavon South

Car Parking Onsite Yes
Disabled Car Parking Onsite No
Fishing Stands Yes
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

  • From Belfast: By the M1 to the A76 head towards Lurgan, Craigavon; turn towards Lurgan for 0.49 miles and take a right turn by the A3 for 0.74 miles to the Tannaghmore Gardens roundabout; take the road from the Tannaghmore Gardens roundabout to Portadown and turn off at roundabout three on the Lurgan to Portadown road into the car park.
Local Council Area Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon
Nearest populated area Craigavon, Lurgan, Portadown
Water Type Lake
Water Area / Size 38 Hectacres

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