Lough Cowey
Ards and North DownBT22 1PN
| Species | |
|---|---|
| Water type | Lough |
| Location | Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT22 1PN |
| Day tickets | Available, confirm prices with the fishery |
| Hours | open for angling, but anglers must not use the concrete platform to do so. Anyone found fishing from the concrete platform may face enforcement | Open 1st March Season Close 31st October Rod Licence 12 years old and over DAERA Game Rod Licence Permit 12 years old and over DAERA Game Fishin | Monday to Friday. The opening times of our public offices are displayed on the DAERA Direct Regional offices page. Our offices are closed on most | opening hours apply to our public facilities such as forest and country parks, and information is available locally and on our website. Please note that | Open 1st February Season Close 31st December Rod Licence 12 years old and over DAERA Game Rod Licence Permit 12 years old and over DAERA Game Fi | opens in a new window / tab) (external link opens in a new window / tab) (external link opens in a new window / tab) Department footer links Cro |
| Access | Open to the public |
| Facilities | Bait on site · Camping · Caravan · Day ticket · Disabled access · Parking |
| 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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Lough Cowey in Ards and North Down is a designated brown trout fishery regularly stocked with quality fish; dead-baiting for pike from the carpark is permitted with barbless hooks.
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Lough Cowey: frequently asked questions
Yes, Lough Cowey is a fishing venue in Ards and North Down (postcode BT22 1PN). Check the fishery website for current rules and bookings.
Yes, Lough Cowey offers day tickets. Always confirm current ticket prices and availability with the venue before travelling.
Lough Cowey is stocked with Brown trout, Pike, Rainbow trout, Roach. Stocks vary by lake and season, so check with the fishery for the latest catch reports.
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 Lough Cowey 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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