"Those who fish get to know and understand a river in a way

few others can."

 

Membership​

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A limited number of places for full membership of the Angling Association are currently available. The normal annual fee is £25 plus a joining fee of £10 for administration. Forms can be picked up at one of our ticket outlets or by downloading from this site. 

 

Junior Members

 

The annual fee for junior members is £5. A junior member is someone under the age of 18 on the 1st of March at the start of the season. Once again, either download the application form or pick up a day ticket for five pound. This day ticket will be proof of purchase of junior membership and must be retained for the season.

 

When fully completed the form, together with photographs etc. should be sent to:

Secretary of the Association,

John Hynes,

28 Weavers Meadow,

Crumlin, Co. Antrim,

BT29 4YH

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Day Permits and Main Fishing Rules

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Daily permits may be purchased at: 

• Petz Zone, Main Street, Crumlin open Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri & Sat. 

• Dan's Fruit and Veg Shop, Main Street, Crumlin open seven days

      a week

Those wishing to fish must also hold the Department’s rod licence. 

available here: https://angling.nidirect.gov.uk/AnglingLicencesAndPermits/ 

 

Fishing methods: fly, worm and spinning only - no other methods

are permisable.

Size limits: All fish below 10 inches must be returned;

Bag limit: Currently the bag limit is 2 fish per day, however this club encourages catch and release. 

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All anglers must comply with the Department’s Regulations regarding “catch and release” rules for salmon and sea trout

The fishing season runs from 1st March to 31st October annually.

No angling is permitted outside of this season.

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 Please always follow good fishing practice​​

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• Close all gates

• Walk along the river paths

• No dogs allowed when angling

• Do not walk through private farm fields

• Take all rubbish home especially obsolete line and tackle

• Report any evidence of river pollution immediately to the Water Pollution Hotline, NIEA at 0800 80 70 60 or email emergency-pollution@daera-ni.gov.uk 

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