Margy River, Carey River and Glenshesk River

Ballycastle Angling Club manages Margy, Carey and Glenshesk rivers for the Department. There are 3 free day tickets for the stretch from the mouth of the river to its confluence with the Carey and Glenshesk Rivers available to holders of DAERA game season permits.


Day tickets are available from the club bailiffs on Sundays and at the address below during the week:

Mr D McAuley,
Moyle Outdoor Angling and Leisure,
17 Castle Street,
Ballycastle,
BT54 6AS
Tel: 028 2076 9521

Key Information 

Fishery Type Game
Species Brown Trout, Salmon, Sea Trout
Season Open 1st March
Season Close 31st October
Rod Licence 12 years old and over DAERA Game Rod Licence
Permit Ballycastle Angling Club Day ticket / 12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishing Permit
Fishing methods Fly Fishing only between Bonamargy Bridge and the confluence of the Carey River. Fly Fishing, Spinning and Worm Fishing on the remainder of the Margy River. Barbless hooks when fishing for Salmon - no worm fishing from 1/2 to 30/6 when fishing for Salmon.
Bag Limit There is no bag limit for trout; there is a catch and release policy for all salmon

Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket

Car Parking Onsite No
Disabled Car Parking Onsite No
Fishing Stands No
Disabled accessible fishing stands No
Boats Allowed No
Boat Restrictions N/A

Directions

Local Council Area Causeway Coast & Glens Council
Nearest populated area Ballycastle
Water Type River
Water Area / Size Margy 0.8 Kilometres, Carey 3.6 Kilometres, Glenshesk 5 Kilometres. 

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