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Lough Cowey
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Water reference rather than a surveyed fishing entrance. Follow the controlling authority’s directions and access restrictions.
About the fishery
Lough Cowey is an 18-hectare reservoir fishery near Portaferry on the Ards Peninsula. DAERA lists brown trout, pike and roach, with fishing available during the March–October season under its game licence and permit system. The concrete platform is cordoned off for safety and must not be used for angling.
Venue overview
- One named reservoir on DAERA’s public angling estate. Fishing banks and stands are part of this venue, not separate fisheries.
Lakes and fish species
Waters and species
- The operator lists a water area of 18 hectares and the following species: brown trout, pike, roach.
- Fly fishing, spinning and worm fishing. Pike bait fishing has additional hook, rod and bait-size restrictions.
Fishing access and booking
Access and permits
- Anglers aged 12 and over require a DAERA Game Rod Licence and Game Fishing Permit. Confirm the conditions for younger anglers directly with the authority.
- A permit does not override the fishing season or local bank and access restrictions.
Tickets and prices
Ticket prices
- Current licence and permit fees were not displayed on the inspected individual fishery page. Check the official DAERA purchase service for the correct product and current price.
Confirm the appropriate permit and its current fee before planning a visit.
Opening times and seasons
Fishing hours and season
- Fishing season: 1 March–31 October. Fishing is closed outside this season.
- Daily fishing hours, gate times and overnight permission are not published in the inspected fishery information. Do not interpret the season dates as 24-hour access.
Fishing rules
Fishing rules
- Methods: Fly fishing, spinning and worm fishing. Pike bait fishing has additional hook, rod and bait-size restrictions.
- Retention limit: DAERA lists one pike up to 4 kg and four trout over 25.4 cm per day.
- Pike bait fishing requires barbless hooks or flattened barbs, with the published hook-size condition of size 4 or greater.
- Deadbaiting for pike is limited to one rod and bait at least 100 mm long.
- Do not use the cordoned-off concrete platform. The notice that angling can continue elsewhere does not override the March–October season.
- Boats are prohibited.
Facilities and accessibility
Facilities and accessibility
- Car parking is listed.
- DAERA lists no fishing stands, accessible fishing stands or designated disabled parking. Toilets have not been verified.
Location and contact details
Location and contact
- DAERA places the water beside the A20, about 2.48 miles before Portaferry when approaching through Greyabbey and Kircubbin. Maps gives a broad Newtownards locality; the operator identifies Portaferry as the nearest populated area.
- Use the controlling authority’s official fishery page for directions and current access information. An individual venue telephone number has not been verified.