What you need
A Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Rod Licence is required by anyone aged 12 years or over for all fishing in Northern Ireland.
If you want to fish in Northern Ireland, you will always need a licence issued in
Northern Ireland. You are not covered by a Great Britain (English, Scottish, Welsh) or Republic of Ireland fishing licence.
Game Angling Licence
A game licence is required by law for each game fishing rod used by anyone aged
12 years or over. Game species include brown trout, sea trout, salmon and artic char. There is no requirement to have a licence for sea angling, except when fishing for salmon or sea trout. A DEARA game licence entitles the holder to fish for either game or coarse, but with only one rod at any one time. A separate game licence is required for a second and subsequent rod being used for game or coarse.
Coarse Angling Licence
A coarse licence is required by law for each coarse fishing rod used by anyone aged 12 years or over. Coarse species include pike, bream, roach, perch, carp, trench and rudd. A DAERA coarse rod licence entitles the holder to use two coarse rods. A separate coarse licence is required for a third and subsequent coarse rod being used.
For further information and to purchase licences for Game Angling and Coarse Angling visit: www.nidirect.gov.uk/angling
Permits
Anglers require both a rod licence and a permit to fish in freshwater lakes, loughs and rivers in Northern Ireland. The licence is for the fishing rod and the game or coarse fish you're allowed to catch. The permit grants you the right to fish in a particular fishery.
In addition, some fisheries will require a permit in order to fish particular club controlled or privately owned waters. These are supplied by the clubs and fisheries that control the fishing rights and are readily available from nominated distributors, located throughout the Borough.
Please note: you must own a rod licence, before you can purchase a permit for any fishery.
Required permits are available at these locations across the Borough.
SIX MILE WATER
General Inquiries
Email - sixmilewater@yahoo.com
www.sixmilewater.co.uk
DOAGH BURN
The Forecourt Centre, 10 Station Road,
Doagh, BT39 0QT
Mr D. Bell. +44 (0) 7761 535982
+44 (0) 28 9334 0215
derekbell321@hotmail.com
CRUMLIN RIVER
Petz Zone, Main Street, Crumlin, BT29 4UP
+44 (0) 28 9442 3151
Tickets for Sunday fishing must be purchased in advance.
RIVER MAINE
McManus Hardware Store, Main Street,
Randalstown, BT41 3AB
+44 (0) 28 9447 2241
Can be purchased from 6am Monday – Saturday
RIVER MAINE in SHANE’S CASTLE ESTATE
Estate Office, Shane's Castle,
Antrim, BT41 4NE
+44 (0) 28 9442 8216
samandrews100@hotmail.com
Two-day tickets are available from the Estate Office or by arrangement with the River Keeper, Sam Andrews.
TOOME CANAL
DAERA Coarse permit available from www.nidirect.gov.uk/angling and also from retail distributors who are listed on this website.
TACKLE SUPPLIES
Fur, Feather & Fin
17 Main Street, Crumlin, BT29 4UP
+44 (0) 28 9442 3233
McManus Hardware Store
Main Street, Randalstown, BT41 3AB
+44 (0) 28 9447 2241
www.mcmanushardware.co.uk