Castlewellan Lake
Newry, Mourne and DownBT31 9BU
| Water type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Location | Newry, Mourne and Down, Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT31 9BU |
| Rod licence | DAERA rod licence required, coarse/game season licence £17.00, buy via nidirect |
Data: GilledIt venue directory, July 2026. Confirm details with the fishery before travelling.
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Castlewellan Lake is a lake in Northern Ireland. A day ticket or permit is usually needed to fish here. See what's been caught recently in the GilledIt app.
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Castlewellan Lake: frequently asked questions
Yes, Castlewellan Lake is a fishing venue in Newry, Mourne and Down (postcode BT31 9BU). 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 Castlewellan Lake 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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