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Newry and Morne's
many rivers and lakes have
some of the country's best waters for game and coarse angling. There
is something to suit all levels of angler, be they novice or experienced.
Newry &
District Anglers Association
Newry and District
Anglers was created to provide 1st class fishing for the people
of Newry and the surrounding areas. Originally the club consisted
of both course and game fishing. Newry course anglers split from
the original club to pursue there own specialist competitive pursuits
leaving the the Game angling club as it now stands.
The club has evolved over the years to it's present format and welcomes
anglers from all areas. The club membership has been held at a reasonable
cost with no increase in the last five years, while still maintaining
quality fishing on the clubs waters. For further information visit
our website at www.newryanglers.com
 South
Armagh
South Armagh
boasts some of the best waters for game and coarse angling. There
is something to suit all levels of angler be they novice or experienced.
"You are guaranteed to be hooked after a day's fishing in tranquil
surroundings.
| Location |
Season |
Stocked |
Type
of Fish |
| McCourt's
Lake |
All Season |
Regularly |
Brown &
Rainbow Trout |
|
McCourt's
Lake is approx.13 acres in size and nestles in the hills just
South of Poyntzpass. The lake is regularly stoked with both
Rainbow and Brown trout. Fishing is generally good all season
long. Even if you are not catching it remains a tranquil setting
for a day out by the water. At the request of Farmers, dogs
are not permitted on McCourt's. The Lake is designated Flyfishing
only and is the venue for the various club competitions the
lake is regularly bailiffed by both the club and the Loughs
Agency. Day tickets are available from the Spar shop in Poyntzpass
and from J C Smyth sports and Ronnie McCamley in Newry.
|
| Location |
Season |
Stocked |
Type
of Fish |
| Clanrye
River |
|
|
Salmon,
Sea & Brown Trout |
Newry
& District Anglers Association leases the fishing right
from Mourne Country Parks LTD. Formerly Kilbroney estates. The
club controls 15 miles of river from Newry Town to north of
Rathfriland.
The Clanrye holds a run of Salmon and Sea Trout which are closely
monitored by the Loughs Agency, it is the view of the club that
for conservation reasons migratory fish should be returned to
breed in order that stocks might continue to improve. The river
also contains a nice head of Brown trout all along its length.
All legal methods, spinning worm and fly are acceptable methods,
however the use of maggot is banned on all club waters. Day
tickets are available from the usual club agents. |
| Location |
Season |
Stocked |
Type
of Fish |
| Loughross |
All
year |
|
Pike,
Perch, Eel |
|
Rod
licence required. No permit required. No bag limit
Parking
on site with picnic and toilet facilities. |
| Directions:
From Crossmaglen, take Castleblaney Road, taking the first turn
on left. The lough is on the right. |
| Location |
Season |
Stocked |
Type
of Fish |
| Cashel
(Upper & Lower) |
March
- October |
2-3
times |
Trout |
|
Rod
licence required and if not a member of a local club, day
permit can be obtained from Mr. Gene Murphy 028 30 888607.
Bag limit 2 fish per day.
Parking on site. |
| Directions:
From Crossmaglen follow road to Newry, after Silverbridge take
the second junction on the right. |
| Location |
Season |
Stocked |
Type
of Fish |
| Glassdrummond |
March
- October |
2-3
times |
Trout |
|
Rod
licence required and if not a member of a local club, day
permit can be obtained from Mr. Gene Murphy 028 30 888607.
Bag limit 2 fish per day.
Parking on site. |
| Directions:
Turn at Creggan, follow Glassdrummond Road and the lake is on
the right. |
| Location |
Season |
Stocked |
Type
of Fish |
| Carrigan |
March
- October |
2-3
times |
Trout |
|
Rod
licence required and if not a member of a local club, day
permit can be obtained from Mr. Gene Murphy 028 30 888607.
Bag limit 2 fish per day.
Parking on site. |
| Directions:
From Silverbridge, follow the road to Newry. Take the first
turn on right. The lake is immediately on your right. |
| Location |
Season |
Stocked |
Type
of Fish |
| Newry
Canal |
All
year |
|
Trout,
Bream, Rudd, Pike, Perch, Eels |
|
Rod
licence required. Foule, Carlingford and Irish lights commission
Parking close by. |
| Directions:
Omeath Road Newry. |
| Location |
Season |
Stocked |
Type
of Fish |
| Mullaghbane |
March
- October |
2-3
times |
Trout |
|
Rod
licence required and if not a member of a local club, day
permit can be obtained from Mullaghbane Fishing Club. Bag
limit 2 fish per day.
Parking at lay-by close to lake. |
| Directions:
In Mullaghbane, turn right at Cranny Road and turn left at Lough
Road. |
| Location |
Season |
Stocked |
Type
of Fish |
| Camlough
Lake |
All
Year |
|
Pike,
Bream Roach, Perch |
|
This
large disused reservoir is well stocked with pike, and fishing
is free to licence holders.Foule, Carlingford and Irish Lights
Commission |
|
Directions:
From Newry, drive through Camlough and then take the Crossmaglen
Road. You will pass the lake on your left. The road drives
along the dam, giving easy access, but the lake is also used
for water sports, so a walk to the far end can be well worth
the effort. |
| Location |
Season |
Stocked |
Type
of Fish |
| Danes
Cast Fishery |
|
|
|
Danescast
Fishery is situated on the Towpath approximately a half mile
from the Village of Jerrettspass, Newry. The Fishery provides
Fly/Bait Fishing for Rainbow Trout in Newry & Mourne with
regular stocked fish from 1.5llb to 6llb weight. The fishery
consists of two lakes and a small pond ideal for beginners who
would like to avail of Fly Fishing lessons with our on site
National Angling Guide (booking by appointment only). Prices
start from a 1 fish ticket plus catch and release on fly lake
£12.00 and £5.00 to fish bait lake all fish killed
charge £3.00 per llb(euro also welcome)Fishing Rods are
also available to hire at the fishery.
The fishery's facilities include a tackle shop,Tea/Coffee,Toilet,
picnic area and Car park.
The fishery is ideally situated on the Towpath which runs from
Newry to Portadown and is open to the public, who are welcome
to use our facilities whilst using the Towpath for a bit of
a break.
|
|
Danes
Cast Fishery, 121Tandragee Road, Jerrettspass, Newry, Co.
Down. Mobile No.: 07972 025592. website: www.danescastfishery.co.uk
e-mail address: danescastfishery@hotmail.co.uk |
The
Mournes
Carlingford
Lough
Carlingford
Lough lies on the east coast of Northern Ireland and straddles the
international border with the Republic of Ireland.
It is a narrow
sea Lough surrounded by the Mourne Mountains and the Cooley Peninsula,
which are both Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Carlingford
Lough provides some of the best fishing in the Irish coastal waters,
with specimen fish such as the Irish record for the Tope at 66 ½
lbs.
Fishing
in the Mournes
Carlingford
Lough offers a great variety for the angler from great tope to the
more elusive, but extremely sporting, sea trout and bass.
The tope fishing
is arguably at it’s best from June to September and this area
has probably produced more specimen tope than the rest of Ireland
with fish well over 40 lbs not unusual.
There is also
the opportunity to fish the wrecks just outside the lough for pollack,
ling, whiting, codling, conger etc.
Around the edges
of the lough from Ballagan point south of Greenore to Cranfield
point on the eastern side there are a number of locations where
bass and sea trout may be taken. The fish will find herring and
mackerel fry as well as sandeels and crabs to feed on. This combined
with a powerful tide rip makes for an exciting shore fishing venue
although in some areas the rough ground makes bait fishing almost
impossible.
A number of
spinning lures and natural sandeels are effective, as is the popular
art of saltwater flyfishing. The use of floating ‘popping’
flies over heavily kelped areas can produce a bass or two where
no other method would be viable.
Warrenpoint
area
The area's many
rivers and lakes provide exciting sport for the angler.
| Location |
Season |
Stocked |
Type
of Fish |
| Donaghaguy
Reservoir |
March - October |
Monthly |
Rainbow
trout and brown trout |
| This
trout fishery is regularly stocked with rainbow trout up to
7 lbs weight.
Worm and fly are permitted, spinning is strictly forbidden.
Angling is controlled by the Warrenpoint, Burren & District
Angling Club. For information on season and day tickets, contact
Bennett's Restaurant, Church Street, Warrenpoint or
JC Smyth Sports & Saddlery, Kildare Street, Newry. Day
tickets cost £12 per adult and £6 for junior,
bag limit 2 fish (plus two catch and release if fly fishing). |
| Directions:
From Newry, travel in the direction of Warrenpoint. At the end
of the dual carriageway at the roundabout, take the first left
on to the Mound Road. At Milltown crossroads, go straight ahead
and take the extreme first right. The reservoir is situated
½ mile along this road on the right. |
| Location |
Season |
Stocked |
Type
of Fish |
| Spelga
Reservoir |
March
- October |
|
Brown
Trout |
| This
reservoir is open to Department of Agriculture permit holders.
This is a very popular fishery in the summer months. The fish
do not run large, but there are plenty of them, and provide
good fun on a small Mepps, or on the fly. |
| Directions:
The lake is situated on the main road from Hilltown to Kilkeel
B27. |
| Location |
Season |
Stocked |
Type
of Fish |
| The
Bann |
Brown
Trout = June / July, Salmon & dollaghen = Aug /Sept |
|
Wild
Brown Trout, Salmon, Sea Trout, Dollaghens |
| Northern
Ireland's longest river, the Bann rises in the Mournes above
Spelga Reservoir, flows down through Hilltown to Banbridge,
Portadown and into Lough Neagh and then to the Atlantic Ocean
at Portstewart. Bag limit: 3 fish per day, 2 Salmon per day |
| Licence:
Over 18 - Fisheries Conservacy Board, Under 18 - None, Coarse
Rod licence |
| Permit:
Over 18 - DCAL coarse fishing permit, Under 18 - None |
| Directions:
From Newry by the A25 & B8 to Hilltown. From Belfast by
the A24 through Ballynahinch to Clough, turing right onto the
A25 through Castlewellen & 8km beyond this fork left for
Hilltown (B8). |
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