dungonnell reservoir

Dungonnell Reservoir is a long, narrow stretch of water covering some 70 acres on a windswept moor to the south of Craignamaddy. It is approached off the A43 Ballymena-Cushendall road. Turn off at Cargan and the rest of the way is signposted. This water holds a stock of native trout which is supplemented with stocked fish on a regular basis. The west and south shores are firm and well suited to bank fishing but care should be exercided along the north side. The trout average nearly 1lb and there is always a nice breeze blowing to help hide the leader. Good flies include Bibio, Black Pennell, Blae and Black, Butcher, Hare's Ear and Greenwell's Glory. The season runs from 1 March to 31 October. Permission