pike or perch fishing venue

[theflyfisherman]

Hi could anyone PM me any lakes or loughs that are legal to fish for preferably pike. Im having problems getting on land and having to travel quite some distance for a hours relax time. I dont mind if it int fishing great its the getting out there. Any suggestions more than welcome.. the closest available to me are the Spa and bow lough which im kinda bored with.. I live in dromore county down

[saltire88]

It is a problem we are all having due to poaching and littering. No disrepect but it will be hard to get info unless someone has fished with you. Have a look on the DCAL site for Pike fisheries is the best bet until you get to know people who will give details of private waters.

[leddy]

Theres a lake on the downpatrick road. I've fished there for years however the last time I was there the farmer wasnt happy as some1 had left his gate open and it had caused an accident. He didn't kick us off, he said he understood that people like to fish and wouldn't dream of kicking us off. There had been a bunch of foreign nationals down drinking the week beforehand and littered the place with vodka bottles and tins tho. It's been a few months since I was last there so I'm not sure if he's changed his mind. The lake contains 20lb pike. My best has been 18lb out of it

[garymaxima]

Originally Posted by leddy

The lake contains 20lb pike. My best has been 18lb out of it

seriously?

good man, that's the end of them now.

Originally Posted by leddy

There had been a bunch of foreign nationals down drinking the week beforehand and littered the place with vodka bottles and tins tho.

your last post has just invited them back

[leddy]

My post won't effect them in anyway. They live in ballynahinch and have been going there for the last 5 years or more. The farmer kicks them off each time and they still return

[leddy]

It's been 3 years since my 18lb one. I have had many jack pike there but have certainly been put off by the other visitors

[saltire88]

Originally Posted by leddy

Theres a lake on the downpatrick road. I've fished there for years however the last time I was there the farmer wasnt happy as some1 had left his gate open and it had caused an accident. He didn't kick us off, he said he understood that people like to fish and wouldn't dream of kicking us off. There had been a bunch of foreign nationals down drinking the week beforehand and littered the place with vodka bottles and tins tho. It's been a few months since I was last there so I'm not sure if he's changed his mind. The lake contains 20lb pike. My best has been 18lb out of it

If it one I thinking about down the hill, it is always a mess with take away boxes and beer tins, if it is one further up on other side, some boys stole things from the mans yard and he stopped all access, plus it was a tip too.

[leddy]

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