Middle South Woodburn

Nearest Town: - Carrickfergus
Area/Length: - 25.9 hectares
Species: - Brown and Rainbow trout
Season: - 1 March–31 October
Methods: - Fly fishing only, except that disabled permit holders may also spin and worm fish
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

There is a level tarmac road from the car park to the dam. There is a grass path along the dam wall but ease of fishing will depend on water levels. Anglers with disabled permits can use all legal methods but otherwise the dam is fly only fishing.

This is a very popular water with good catches regularly taken. It is in a forest area with good fly hatches. Parking is some distance from the Reservoir. Angler must use the official entrances and on no account.tresspass on adjoining lands or park their cars in such a way as to obstruct roadways or gate entrances.

How to get there

Take the B58 at Carrickfergus towards Ballynure. About 1.6km (at Brown Cow Inn Sign) take a left for 0.4km to cross the B90 at Woodburn village. Travel on over the humpback bridge for 1.9m to the main entrance gates. Keys are available on a first come first serve basis to registered disabled by applying to DCAL HQ. Tel: 028 90515103. The gates are quite heavy and those with moderate to severe physical disability may require help.

Information: Angling only permitted between 08.00 to 22:00 hours

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Content Permits/Licences Licence and Permit Outlets River Bush Salmon Fishing Publications Education Travel Information Stocking Information Forms Leaflets and Packs Public Angling Estate Fisheries Fishing Locations in Northern Ireland	Middle South Woodburn Home > Fishing Locations in Northern Ireland > Middle South Woodburn Nearest Town: - Carrickfergus Area/Length: - 25.9 hectares Species: - Brown and Rainbow trout Season: - 1 March–31 October Methods: - Fly fishing only, except that disabled permit holders may also spin and worm fish 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 There is a level tarmac road from the car park to the dam. There is a grass path along the dam wall but ease of fishing will depend on water levels. Anglers with disabled permits can use all legal methods but otherwise the dam is fly only fishing. This is a very popular water with good catches regularly taken. It is in a forest area with good fly hatches. Parking is some distance from the Reservoir. Angler must use the official entrances and on no account.tresspass on adjoining lands or park their cars in such a way as to obstruct roadways or gate entrances. How to get there Take the B58 at Carrickfergus towards Ballynure. About 1.6km (at Brown Cow Inn Sign) take a left for 0.4km to cross the B90 at Woodburn village. Travel on over the humpback bridge for 1.9m to the main entrance gates. Keys are available on a first come first serve basis to registered disabled by applying to DCAL HQ. Tel: 028 90515103. The gates are quite heavy and those with moderate to severe physical disability may require help. Information: Angling only permitted between 08.00 to 22:00 hours
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