Ballykeel Lougherne

Nearest Town: - Ballynahinch
Area/Length: - 21.4 hectares
Species: - Brown and Rainbow 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

This attractive lough is stocked regularly and provides good sport.

On the south side, the bank shelves steeply and wading should not be attempted. Fishing stands have been erected on the west side. An anglers’ path is provided and anglers must use the only official entrance which is off the old Lisburn-Ballynahinch Road. Motorists should take care not to obstruct the road at this point or block farm entrances.

How to get there

From Ballynahinch take the A49 and B177 towards Hillsborough branching right 2 km out at the staggered crossroads. The entrance is 3.6 km on the left.

From Belfast take the M1. Turn off at the Lisburn/Saintfield intersection. Take the A49 towards Ballynahinch for 6.8 km to Baillies Mills. Turn left at the crossroads and right at the T-junction at the end of the road. The entrance is 2.4 km on the right.

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Content Permits/Licences Permit Outlets River Bush Salmon Fishing Publications Education Travel Information Stocking Information Public Angling Estate Fisheries Fishing Locations in Northern Ireland	Ballykeel Lougherne Home > Stocked Trout Locations > Ballykeel Lougherne Nearest Town: - Ballynahinch Area/Length: - 21.4 hectares Species: - Brown and Rainbow 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 This attractive lough is stocked regularly and provides good sport. On the south side, the bank shelves steeply and wading should not be attempted. Fishing stands have been erected on the west side. An anglers’ path is provided and anglers must use the only official entrance which is off the old Lisburn-Ballynahinch Road. Motorists should take care not to obstruct the road at this point or block farm entrances. How to get there From Ballynahinch take the A49 and B177 towards Hillsborough branching right 2 km out at the staggered crossroads. The entrance is 3.6 km on the left. From Belfast take the M1. Turn off at the Lisburn/Saintfield intersection. Take the A49 towards Ballynahinch for 6.8 km to Baillies Mills. Turn left at the crossroads and right at the T-junction at the end of the road. The entrance is 2.4 km on the right.
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