Spelga Reservoir

This wild Brown trout Fishery has proved popular during the summer months but anglers should dress appropriately as the weather can change suddenly. There is a good stock of hard fighting small wild trout and popular flies include Bibio, Zulu, Black Pennel and Peter Ross. This is a public water supply and care should be taken to prevent pollution.

Key Information 

Fishery Type	Game
Species	Brown 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
Bag Limit	No limit

Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket

Spelga Reservoir

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 Rathfriland: Go south on the B25 to Hilltown; take the B8 and B27 towards Newcastle; go right after 1.49 miles towards Kilkeel for 2.48 miles until reaching the head of the valley (signposted).
• From Newry: Take the A25 and B8 to Hilltown.

Local Council Area	Newry Mourne & Down
Nearest populated area	Hilltown
Water Type	Reservoir
Water Area / Size	62 Kilometres