Margy River
River, County Antrim (Margy River). Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
55.2011, -6.2338 — 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 gearFish Unhooking Mat with 100 cm RulerTo check the minimum size: Brown trout 25.4 cm here.
€48.90£24.90Not shipped to the United States
Floating Minnow Crankbaits 9.8 cm, Pack of 5For: northern pike, european perch, largemouth bass · crankbait and hard-lure fishing
€30.90£16.90Not shipped to the United States
Assorted Wobbling Spoons in a BoxFor: brown trout, rainbow trout, european perch · spoon and spinner fishing
€32.90£17.90Not 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 only between Bonamargy Bridge and the confluence of the Carey River. Fly Fishing, Spinning and Worm Fishing on the remainder of the Margy River.
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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)