Carey River
River, County Antrim (Carey River). Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
55.1980, -6.2079 — View on the map
- Fishery category
- Game
- Managed by
- DAERA Inland Fisheries (Public Angling Estate)
- Permit required
- DAERA angling rod licence + DAERA Public Angling Estate permit (Game)
- Boat launch
- no
Useful gear for this area
Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.
Responsible gearBacklit Digital Hanging Scale 50 kgTo check the minimum size: Brown trout 25.4 cm here.
€32.90£28.90Not shipped to the United States
Minnow Crankbaits 9 cm, Pack of 5For: northern pike, european perch, largemouth bass · crankbait and hard-lure fishing
€30.90£16.90Not shipped to the United States
Lightweight sleeveless vest with pockets, army greenFor: all fishing · wind
€40.90£22.90Not shipped to the United States
Species present
Brown troutSalmo trutta
Atlantic salmonSalmo salarDAERA Public Angling Estate dataset (species fields)
Local rules
Game season: 1 Mar – 31 Oct. Trout bag limit: None. Salmon: Catch & Release Only. Methods and byelaws: Fly Fishing, Spinning and Worm Fishing, that portion of the Carey River from its confluence with the Glenshesk River upstream to Ballyvoy Bridge. The remainder of the Carey River, Fly Fishing and Spinning. Worm fishing after the 1st July.
Area rules (Northern Ireland) for these species
| Salmon, sea trout, brown trout (Loughs Agency area) | 25.4 cm |
Official sources
- Inland Fisheries – Public Angling Estate (DAERA Open Data) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- DAERA Public Angling Estate FeatureServer (ArcGIS REST) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Fisheries in County Antrim — DAERA (accessed on 23 September 2026)