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Movilla Trout Fishery

Well-run day-ticket rainbow trout fly fishery on the edge of Newtownards, with tackle hire and a kids' bait pond.

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Movilla Trout Fishery — Well-run day-ticket rainbow trout fly fishery on the edge of Newtownards, with tackle hire and a kids' bait pond.

  • Licence & permits: Fishery day ticket plus a DAERA rod licence for game fishing. Check current requirements on nidirect or with the fishery.
  • What you can catch: Stocked rainbow trout.
  • Beginners & kids: Beginners welcome; fly rod, bait rod and net hire on site; separate bait pond for children under 16.
  • Cost: Day tickets sold at the office, with catch-and-release and one- or two-fish options and cheaper evening tickets. Check the current price on arrival.
  • Booking: Turn up and pay at the office. All anglers must call at the office before leaving.
  • Facilities: Large gravel car park, toilets, 40 bench seats, rod and net hire, kids' bait pond.
Plan your visit

The fishing

The main lake covers around 6 acres and is fished for quality rainbow trout. With more than 1,000 metres of bank and 40 wooden bench seats spread around the water, you get room to find your own spot. Tickets run from morning through to dusk, with cheaper evening tickets if you only want a few hours after work.

Stocked rainbow trout fly water Fly rod, bait rod and net hire on site Bait pond for children under 16 Over 1,000m of bank, 40 bench seats Large car park and good toilets
Good to know before you go:

Movilla restocks with quality rainbows to keep the fishing strong through the season and posts updates on its Facebook page. Ask at the office about tuition and quieter times to bring first-timers.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 🎣Your rod & tackleSome fisheries hire gear — check first if you’re travelling light.
  • 🪪Your rod licence & permitMost NI freshwater fishing needs a DAERA rod licence plus a permit — sort it before you go.
  • 🧥Waterproofs & warm layersYou’re at the water’s edge for hours — dress for it whatever the forecast.
  • 🥪A flask and a pieceThere’s not always a café on the bank, so pack your own.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Type
Day-ticket rainbow trout fly fishery
What you can catch
Stocked rainbow trout
Licence & permits
Fishery day ticket plus a DAERA rod licence for game fishing. Check current requirements on nidirect or with the fishery.
Beginners & kids
Beginners welcome; fly rod, bait rod and net hire on site; separate bait pond for children under 16.
Cost
Day tickets sold at the office, with catch-and-release and one- or two-fish options and cheaper evening tickets. Check the current price on arrival.
Booking
Turn up and pay at the office. All anglers must call at the office before leaving.
Facilities
Large gravel car park, toilets, 40 bench seats, rod and net hire, kids' bait pond.
Parking
Large on-site gravel car park.
Address
Movilla Trout Fishery, 155C Movilla Road, Newtownards, Co Down BT23 8RL
Booking phone
028 9181 3334 (WhatsApp 07921 837984)
Questions

Before you go

What licence or permit do I need?
Fishery day ticket plus a DAERA rod licence for game fishing. Check current requirements on nidirect or with the fishery.
Is it OK for beginners and children?
Beginners welcome; fly rod, bait rod and net hire on site; separate bait pond for children under 16.
How much does it cost?
Day tickets sold at the office, with catch-and-release and one- or two-fish options and cheaper evening tickets. Check the current price on arrival.
What can I catch?
Stocked rainbow trout
Do I need to book?
Turn up and pay at the office. All anglers must call at the office before leaving.
Getting there

Movilla Trout Fishery is at Movilla Trout Fishery, 155C Movilla Road, Newtownards, Co Down BT23 8RL. Large on-site gravel car park. Tap below for directions.

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The story

A local water kept sharp

Owner Keith Duncan runs Movilla as a proper fly water on the doorstep of Newtownards, close enough for an evening session yet big enough that you can fish all day without tripping over the next angler. The rod hire and the children's pond are the tell: this is a fishery that wants you to come back, and to bring the family the next time.