Fishing near Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland

Carrickfergus sits on the western shore of Belfast Lough in County Antrim, giving anglers straightforward access to sheltered saltwater fishing from the harbour, pier and rock marks. The lough produces pollock, mackerel, wrasse, dogfish and rays, while charter boats run mackerel trips from Carrickfergus Marina. Inland, Lough Mourne — part of the Woodburn waters just outside town — is well regarded for large brown trout, and the Six Mile Water and other nearby rivers extend the freshwater options across the area.