Portavoe Reservoir

Nearest Town: - Donaghadee, Bangor
Area/Length: - 12.5 hectares (31 acres)
Species: - Rainbow trout
Season: - 1 February –31 December
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 Rod Licence
Permit: - DCAL Game Permit

Disabled Facilities

A special facility for wheelchair anglers is available. A tarmac car park for disabled permit holders with a level tarmac path for 100 metres and 6 fishing stands suitable for wheelchairs has been provided. The remainder of the reservoir is accessible to those with slight walking difficulties but gradients, space and ground conditions do not allow safe wheelchair access.

This small and very attractive reservoir lies on the coast road between Donaghadee and Bangor. Successful flies include lure and attractor patterns.

Regular stocking of 6000 takeable trout ensures good fishing on this popular fishery.

How to get there

From Belfast by the A2 via Holywood towards Bangor. Join Bangor Ring Road turning right towards Donaghadee. Continue on the Ring Road as far as the Groomsport roundabout (fifth and last roundabout). Turn right towards Donaghadee on the A2. The reservoir is about 4 km along this road. Cars may be parked on the hard shoulder of the A2, but are not allowed into the waterworks grounds. The entrance to the reservoir must not be blocked.

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