Lough Mourne

Nearest Town: - Carrickfergus
Area/Length: - 51 hectares
Species: - Brown trout
Season: - 1 March–31 October
Methods: - Fly fishing, spinning and worm fishing.
Daily Bag Limit: - 4 trout per rod per day
Size Limit: - Minimum takeable size 25.4 cm
Other Restrictions: - Angling is not permitted before 8 am nor later than 10 pm
Boats: - Fishing from boats is not permitted
Licence: - DCAL Game Fishing Rod Licence
Permit: - DCAL Game Fishing Permit
Stocked Brown Trout Fishery

This is in a forest setting and is the largest of the Woodburn waters. Access and parking has been considerably improved. The water produces some large trout. There is also good Perch fishing on the worm. Wading is permitted but care should be taken as this can be dangerous when the water is at certain levels. Test netting in 2005 indicated that there is a good stock of overwintered brown trout in the lough in excellent condition averaging 0.5 to 1 kg. Anglers must use the official entrances and on no account trespass on adjoining lands or park their cars in such a way at to obstruct roadways or gate entrances.

From Belfast Approach by the M5 and A2 towards Carrickfergus. As you go into Carrickfergus take the B58 towards Ballynure for 2.4 km to the first crossroads; turn right onto the B90 for 1.6 km to the next crossroads, turning left proceed for 2.4 km to the next crossroads then turn right. The reservoir is 0.8 km along this road and on the left.