Fishing
For freshwater fisheman the yearly 'Angling Guide', published by the Department of Agriculture, is invaluable as it gives full details of permits, licenses and seasons - although it does not mention some waters. The angler should therefore work on the principle that he will need a rod license and permission to enter any land to fish. Such permission should be sought from an Angling Club or directly from the Landowner on whose land you wish to fish.
Rivers In The Area
River Bush
The standard by which all salmon fisheries might be judged, the Bush provides a good run of fish. In Bushmills village the beat boasts purpose-built named pools as well as carefully managed fly-fishing-friendly banks.
The bush flows through quiet rural hinterland well south of the north coast. Brown trout abounds and excellent fishing can be enjoyed above and below Stranocum village
The nearest towns are Bushmills, Ballymoney and Armoy.
How to get there
The River Bush is well indicated on the OS Holiday Map (Ireland North) from the river source Magherahoney, through Armoy A44 and past Stranocum B66 and B57 as it makes its way to Bushmills and on to the sea.
Further information: contact River Bush Salmon Station in Bushmills
Species: Brown Trout and Salmon
Season: 1st March - 20th October
Methods: All legal Methods
Limits: 10 inch for trout. Salmon - 2 fish bag limit per day
Other: Restrictions: No Maggot
Licence: Fishery Conservancy Board Game Licence
Permit: Department Culture Arts and Leisure
Permit Outlets: River Bush Salmon Station, Bushmills, Co. Antrim Tel: 028 2073 1435
Disabled Access: Very Good on the town beat between the two bridges.
Margy, Carey & Glenshesk (Glen) Rivers
The triple river system is dominated by the Margy which lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Rich in seatrout - best from August to October - the Margy can onyl be fly fished along the golf course beats at Ballycastle where olding pools created by the local angling club are particularly attractive. In September and October large salmon are plentiful. Ghillies are available locally.
The nearest town is Ballycastle
How to get there
The famous river system is located justoff the A2 B15 road junction from where it flows adjacent to the B15
Further information: contact Mr Kevin McGarry at Moyle Council Offices in Ballycastle 028 2076 2225.
Species: Large Sea Trout and Salmon
Season: 1st March - 31st October
Methods: Fly, Spinning and Worm.
Limits: 10 inch for Trout. Salmon: 2 fish bag limit per day.
Other Restrictions:Fly-fishing only on the Margy. On certain days during golf tournaments access is limited along the golf course. On the rivers Carey and Glenshesk all legal methods are oermitted with the exception of Prawn, Shrimp or Maggot
Licence: Fishery Conservancy Board Game Licence
Permit: Department Culture Arts & Leisure, Ballycastle & District Angling Club
Permit Outlets:
Moyle Outdoor Angling & Leisure, 17 Castle Street, Ballycastle Tel:028 2076 9521
Mr R Bell. 40 Ann Street, Ballycastle Tel: 028 2076 2520
Disabled Access: Quite good along the golf course with permission.
Dun, Dall & Glenariff Rivers
Picturesque and charming, the Dun is the biggest of the Glens of Antrim rivers. Born on the upperslopes if dramatic Glendunn the river winds its way down to the Irish Sea at Cushendun where the seatrout fishing is excellent. A spate river the Dun nevertheless features good holding pools in the bottom reaches. Tidal at the town, the Dun produces great sport especially on an evening tide. Wild brown trout is abundant here and a three-pounder was caught recently. Salmon runs appear from August to October. The Dall and Glenariff are smaller but offer excellent sea trout fishing in a number of hlding pools. Local fishing methods include worming, spinning and fly.
The nearest towns are Cushendun, Cushendall and Waterfoot
How to get there
Cushendun is located on the B92 just off the A2 scenic antrim coast road. The Dall and Glenariff can be accessed fromt he A2 coast road.
Species: Brown Trout, Sea Trout and Salmon
Season: 1st March - 31st October
Methods: All legal methods.
Limits: 10 inch for Trout. Salmon: 2 fish bag limit per day.
Other Restrictions: None
Licence: Fishery Conservancy Board Game Licence
Permit: Glens Anglers Permit
Permit Outlets:
O'Neill's Country Sports, 25 Mills Street, Cushendall. Tel: 028 2177 2009
The Mace Shop, 5 Main Street, Cushendun. Tel: 028 2177 2009
Disabled Access: Not Good
| Name | Address | Telephone |
|
Mr. Danny McAuley |
Movie Outdoor Pursuits, Castle Street, Ballycastle. |
028 207 69521 |
| Bushside Tackle | Main Street, Bushmills. |
028 207 32700 |
| Mr. B. Bell | Ann Street, Ballycastle. |
028 207 62520 |
|
Magheralough Fishery |
Glenmore Guest House | |
| Bushmills Angling Supplies Centre |
Main Street, Bushmills |
028 207 30025 |