Silent Valley Reservoir Fishing near Annalong, Northern Ireland

• Overview

  Northern Ireland holds Silent Valley Reservoir, in Newry Mourne and Down. It sits 4.2 miles in from the sea. It measures about 180 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The margin runs to about 3.8 miles in total. Our Newry Mourne and Down list holds plenty of bigger water. Supplies mean a trip to Annalong, 4.4 miles off. The nearest city of size is Belfast, 32 miles away. This one is safely inside the area boundary.

• Where to Fish on Silent Valley Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Species logged across Newry Mourne and Down include Atlantic salmon, rainbow trout and European eel. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Anyone new to Silent Valley Reservoir should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 3°C in January and 15°C in July. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan any trip to Silent Valley Reservoir around it. Barometer swings matter more than a degree or two.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Lough Island Reavy at 7.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Silent Valley Reservoir for certain.