Key Information
Fishery Type | Game |
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Species | Brown Trout, Salmon |
Season Open | 1st March |
Season Close | 31st October |
Rod Licence | 12 years old and over DAERA Game Rod Licence |
Permit | 12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishing Permit |
Fishing methods | Fly Fishing, Spinning and Worm Fishing, Salmon barbless hooks, no worm fishing. |
Bag Limit | Four Brown Trout minimum length of 25.4cm, salmon catch and release only. |
Buy a DAERA Licence, Permit or Day Ticket
Car Parking Onsite | Yes |
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Disabled Car Parking Onsite | Yes |
Fishing Stands | No |
Disabled accessible fishing stands | No |
Boats Allowed | No |
Boat Restrictions | N/A |
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Directions
- From Shaw's Bridge: Shaw's Bridge is on the Belfast ring road between Newtownbreda (Forestside Shopping Centre) and Malone Road. The Red Bridge is a short distance downstream. This wild brown trout fishery extends from Shaw's Bridge to 150m below the Red Bridge.
- From Sharman Road: The Stranmillis Weir can be reached from Sharman Road, off Stranmillis Road.
- From Lockview Road: The Stranmillis Weir can be reached from Lockview Road, off Stranmillis Road.
Local Council Area | Belfast |
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Nearest populated area | Belfast |
Water Type | River |
Water Area / Size | 4 Kilometres |