This fishery is well suited for the fly angler seeking a challenge in catching wild brown trout. 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 Only. Restrictions: Angling only permitted between 8.00am - 10.00pm
Bag Limit Two Brown Trout per day, minimum length of 25.4cm

Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket

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

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Directions

  • From Belfast: Take the M5 and A2 towards Carrickfergus; as you go into Carrickfergus, take the B58 towards Ballynure; go for almost a mile (at the Brown Cow Inn sign), fork left for 0.24 miles to cross the B90 at Woodburn village; travel over the hump-back bridge to the car park beside Woodburn church.
Local Council Area Mid & East Antrim
Nearest populated area Carrickfergus
Water Type Reservoir
Water Area / Size 26 Hectacres

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