Hillsborough Lake
Lisburn and CastlereaghBT26 6DT
| Water type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Location | Lisburn and Castlereagh, Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT26 6DT |
| 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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Hillsborough Lake is a lake in Northern Ireland. Confirm access, permits and any club rules before fishing. Track catches and weather for this water in the GilledIt app.
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Hillsborough Lake: frequently asked questions
Yes, Hillsborough Lake is a fishing venue in Lisburn and Castlereagh (postcode BT26 6DT). 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 Hillsborough 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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