What fish can I catch in Lisburn and Castlereagh?

A range of coarse and game species are found across Lisburn and Castlereagh's rivers, lakes and canals.

What is the close season in Lisburn and Castlereagh?

Close seasons in Northern Ireland vary by species. Coarse fishing is generally open year-round, though game fish seasons are strictly enforced. Check with DAERA for current dates.

Fishing in Lisburn and Castlereagh — Rivers, Lakes & Canals

Northern Ireland

Fishing in Lisburn and Castlereagh

Lisburn and Castlereagh offers 0 mapped fishing waters on PiscaMaps, including 0 rivers.

Fishing in Lisburn and Castlereagh falls under the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). A DAERA rod licence is required for game fishing; coarse fishing on most loughs is free. Game fishing on many rivers is managed by the Loughs Agency (on the Foyle and Carlingford systems) or the Inland Fisheries Ireland / DAERA jointly.

Fishing in Northern Ireland requires a valid Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) rod licence, available from tackle shops or online.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can I catch in Lisburn and Castlereagh?+

A range of coarse and game species are found across Lisburn and Castlereagh's rivers, lakes and canals.
Do I need a licence to fish in Lisburn and Castlereagh?+

Fishing in Northern Ireland requires a valid Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) rod licence, available from tackle shops or online.
What is the close season in Lisburn and Castlereagh?+

Close seasons in Northern Ireland vary by species. Coarse fishing is generally open year-round, though game fish seasons are strictly enforced. Check with DAERA for current dates.

Fishing in Lisburn and Castlereagh

Fishing in Lisburn and Castlereagh

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Frequently Asked Questions