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Lough Cowey

Ards and North DownBT22 1PN54.4124, -5.5386

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Postcode

BT22 1PN

Species

Brown troutPikeRainbow troutRoach

Facilities

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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
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About Lough Cowey

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 — check with the fishery for the latest catch reports.

Northern Ireland uses a separate licence system run by DAERA (not the Environment Agency). Coarse fishing licences are around £4 per year and game (salmon/trout) licences are around £28. Some venues like Lough Cowey may also require a permit on top of the licence — confirm with the fishery before you travel. Read our full guide at /blog/fishing-licence-uk-guide.

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