Angling

The area surrounding Carrickfergus is a freshwater fisherman’s paradise. Seven of the best reservoirs in Northern Ireland lie within the Borough and they hold a rich harvest of brown and rainbow trout.

Sea fishing is available off the rocks and piers at Carrickfergus and Whitehead.

Fishing permits are available from:
C.F. Beattie (Gunsmith), 39 Main Street, Ballycarry
T: +44 (0)28 9335 3462

Carrickfergus Tourist Information Centre

T: +44 (0)28 9335 8049

F: + 44 (0)28 9335 0350

E: touristinfo@carrickfergus.org

Department of Culture, Arts & Leisure, Interpoint, 20 -24 York Street, Belfast
T: +44 (0)28 9025 8870
W: www.dcal-fishingni.gov.uk

Woodford Fly Fishery, 12c Woodburn Road, Carrickfergus
T: +44 (0)28 9336 0225

Angling Clubs:
Woodburn Angling Club, Mr McConnell
T: +44 (0)28 9336 9016

Carrick Beach & Rockers

Gone Fishin’
Gone Fishin (fishing tackle, camping & marine)
Manager: Mark Winter
29 North Street
Carrickfergus
BT38 7AQ

T: +44 (0) 28 9336 7082
E: info@creativelivingni.com
W: www.creativelivingni.com

For further details on angling in Carrickfergus, contact the Tourist Information Centre.