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Fishing Locations in Northern Ireland

Fishing Locations in Northern Ireland

Killylane Reservoir


Killylane Reservoir
Nearest Town:
Larne
Area/Length:
20 hectares
Species:
Brown trout
Season:
1 March–31 October
Methods:
Fly fishing only
Daily Bag Limit:
4 trout per rod per day
Size Limit:
Minimum takeable size 25.4 cm
Boats:
Fishing from boats is not permitted
Licence:
DCAL Game Fishing Rod Licence
Permit:
DCAL Game Fishing Permit

Disabled Facilities


Not wheelchair accessible. A tarmac car park is provided close to the water which facilitates access to those with walking difficulties.
This reservoir is situated on open moorland but the planting of conifers around the lake provides good shelter.The banks are open and there are no access problems at normal water levels, but care must be taken when areas of mud are exposed under low water conditions. Killylane contains a plentiful stock of wild brown trout which is supplemented by regular stockings of up to 5000 takeable brown trout. This maintains good fishing throughout the season. Popular flies include Heather Moth and Black Pennel.

How to get there

From Ballymena or Larne – entrance by the main reservoir gates on the south side of the main Ballymena-Larne Road, the A36, 20 km from Ballymena, 11.25 km from Larne. The main gates are closed between 10 pm and 8.30 am in summer, or the hours of darkness in winter. Alternative access is from the Ardymagh Road – about 1.6 km on the Ballymena side of the reservoir, turn south at the crossroads at Glenvale. Cross the Pigtail Bridge and turn left at the crossroads onto the Ardymagh Road. A touring caravan site is available nearby in Ballyboley Forest.