Shimna River

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From August, salmon is prevalent in this water. The clear water and rocky pools call for special fishing techniques. Shimna Angling Club manages this sectionof the river for the Department. 6 daily tickets are available at a reduced rate to all DAERA Game Season Permit Holders to fish the DAERA stretch, 8 daily tickets are available at a reduced rate to all DAERA Game Season Permit Holders to fish the club stretch (two tickets are specifically for anglers with disabilities), a further four weekly tickets are available at a reduced rate to all DAERA Game Season Permit Holders for either the DAERA or club stretch - these weekly tickets are not for sale until two days before the first day of fishing.

Daily and weekly tickets are available from:

Newcastle Visitor Information Centre,
10-14 Central Promenade,
Newcastle,
County Down,
BT33 0AA 

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 Shimna Angling  Club Day or week ticket / 12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishing Permit
Fishing methods Fly Fishing, Spinning and Worm Fishing
Bag Limit Four Brown Trout minimum length of 25.4cm, salmon catch and release only.

Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket

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

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Directions

  • From Belfast: Take the A2 towards Newcastle. When you reach Newcastle the forest park is signposted. Anglers pay to park in Tollymore Forest Park car park.
Local Council Area Newry Mourne & Down
Nearest populated area Newcastle
Water Type River
Water Area / Size 4 Kilometres

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