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Fishing Locations in Northern Ireland

Fishing Locations in Northern Ireland

Portavoe Reservoir


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
Disabled Facilities: - See Disabled Fishery
Licence: - DCAL Game Fishing Rod Licence
Permit: - DCAL Game
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.