About Moorbrook Lodge Fishery
Moorbrook is set in 20 acres of unspoilt countryside with panoramic views along the famous Causeway Coast and over to Scotland.
Moorbrook prides itself on being a very friendly fishery and always has a member of staff on hand with hints and tips on what fly/tactics are being effective, newcomers will always feel comfortable and welcome. It is important that anglers enjoy the Moorbrook experience and, although the fish cannot physically be put on your hooks, with the layout of the lakes you will definitely cover and see fish. This gives the inexperienced anglers the confidence and the experienced anglers the challenge for a rewarding days sport.
Facilities
There is an angler’s lodge providing free tea and coffee. Outside is the communal BBQ and picnic area over looking the lakes and Causeway Coast – just bring your own charcoal! A disabled access toilet is adjacent to the lodge and shelters are scattered around the lakes for those sudden downpours. Moorbrook is also a Trout master’s water, which means the heaviest 3 fish of the month get entered into a competition at the end of the year where the winner goes forward to the Trout masters final in England.
A specific gutting and cleaning area is also available where you can clean and prepare your own fish or get a member of the Moorbrook staff to do it for you.
There is ample car parking available and also disabled access.
The lakes
THE COVE
The Cove is an acre in size and is stocked with blues and rainbows to double figures and brown trout to 9lb, there are also a large number of natural brown trout which river anglers will find a joy to deceive. It drops to depth of 10.5ft and with Hawthorne trees and wynd bushes; it has a very natural ambience. Due to the brown trout in the Cove it is closed between the end of October to the 1st March, this gives everyone something to look forward to with the prospect of good over wintered fish.
THE ISLAND LAKE
The Island Lake is stocked with gold, blue and rainbow trout to 20lb and drops to a maximum depth of 18ft with differing depths all over and plenty of under water features e.g. Troughs, humps and large boulders. This gives the angler a challenge when they hook into a fish! As with all the lakes there are prolific morning / evening rises during spring and summer, so many patterns work.
THE WEE ONE
The Wee One is again stocked with gold, blues and rainbows to double figures and drops to a maximum depth of 15ft. Again the fish are hard fighting and a challenge to stalk and land.
THE MEADOW
The Meadow has a maximum depth of 12ft behind the island and with water gin clear it makes for very visual exhilarating sport. Gold, blues and rainbow inhabit this water.
THE BEACHES
The Beaches is the newest of lakes and again stocked with blues and rainbows. There is a maximum depth of 20ft and the over hanging wynds and Hawthorns provide plenty of fish fodder.
All the lakes contain perch and roach which, come the autumn, give amazing sport for fry pattern users. Don’t be surprised if you come across a few eels and newts and please be careful not to stand on the thousands of frogs residing at Moorbrook.
THE TACKLE EMPORIUM
The Tackle Emporium at Moorbrook stocks everything the angler needs and wants and has the added advantage of trying out rods on the water before you buy. Expert advice can be sought from the resident instructors so don’t be afraid to ask as they are more than happy to point you in the right direction. Anyone wishing to purchase from the online shop can receive advice either by e-mailing
or Tel: 02870849408.
Some of the brands stocked are Hardy/Greys, Fishpond, Airflo, Vision, Redington, C&F design, Donegal flies, Veniards and many more…
