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In the Borough of Antrim, a Fisheries Conservancy Board Rod Licence is required by anyone aged 12 or over for all fishing. This licence is in addition to a permit to fish particular stretches of water.
Coarse Fishing
Coarse fishing is also available seasonally on the Six Mile Water River (from Antrim Forum Leisure Complex downstream to Lough Neagh). Coarse fishing is available all year round on the River Bann. No Sunday fishing is allowed on the Six Mile Water. A coarse fishing rod licence covers the use of two rods. Please note that on the Six Mile Water River a Game rod licence is required - this will only entitle you to use one rod.
Game Fishing
Antrim has a choice of four rivers providing game fishing from 1 March to 31 October, with the best fishing from April.
The River Maine enters Lough Neagh south of Randalstown and flows through the Shane’s Castle Demesne.
The Six Mile Water River is a highly productive trout river and enters Lough Neagh at Antrim Town. No Sunday fishing is allowed.
The Crumlin River flows west of Crumlin through Crumlin Glen to enter Lough Neagh. Angling stands for people with disabilities are available in Crumlin Glen.
The Lower Bann provides for game angling from the sluice gates at Toome downstream.
All of the rivers hold excellent stocks of wild brown trout with salmon and dollaghan – the famous Lough Neagh migratory trout – entering these rivers from early August and providing excellent sport until the end of the season.
Potterswall Reservoir in Antrim provides excellent game fishing.
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