Ballfinragh Lough
Ards and North DownBT22 1NF
| Water type | Lough |
|---|---|
| Location | Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT22 1NF |
| Rod licence | DAERA rod licence required, coarse/game season licence £17.00, buy via nidirect |
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Set in Northern Ireland, Ballfinragh Lough is a lake. Confirm access, permits and any club rules before fishing. See it on the map and log your session in GilledIt.
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Ballfinragh Lough: frequently asked questions
Yes, Ballfinragh Lough is a fishing venue in Ards and North Down (postcode BT22 1NF). Contact the fishery directly to confirm rules and bookings.
In Northern Ireland coarse fishing is generally open year-round, while game (salmon and trout) waters have closed seasons, typically from late October to the end of February, varying by water. Check DAERA's angling pages or ask the venue before travelling.
Northern Ireland uses a separate licence system run by DAERA (not the Environment Agency). A season rod licence costs £17 for coarse or game fishing (ages 19 to 59), dropping to £5 from age 60, with juniors aged 12 to 18 at £2. Some venues like Ballfinragh Lough may also require a permit on top of the licence, so confirm with the fishery before you travel. Read our full guide at /blog/fishing-licence-uk-guide.
Directory data checked July 2026: locations re-checked for 2,704 venues, 236 official websites verified and 25 dead links removed.
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