North Woodburn is a rainbow-trout water in the Woodburn group above Carrickfergus. DAERA specifically notes that the fish can feed well in colder water temperatures, which makes this a useful winter-shoulder option compared with some brown-trout venues. It is best treated as one part of the wider Woodburn/Copeland reservoir cluster rather than as a standalone destination fishery.
A patient day, if you fancy it
Good wave on — drift country. Take your time — read the water before you cast.
38% confidence — limited data
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Conditions on the water
Trends shown where the gauge supports them
Wind
W 21 km/h
Moderate breeze
Wave
40 cm chop
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
6°C
Cloud
Clear
Pressure
—
Rain · 24h
0.0 mm
No rain
Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.
How to fish · for rainbow trout
The brief
When · where · method · kit
How to fish it · for rainbow trout
When
Late winter to autumn
Where
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Diawl Bach on the bob and Buzzer patterns on the point.
Method
Method not yet authored.
Kit
Kit not yet authored.
Today's tactical plan
The plan
Plan A · Plan B · what to watch · bank or boat
The plan
Plan A
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Diawl Bach on the bob and Buzzer patterns on the point.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Boat — drift
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Hatches & runs
What's on, when
Twelve months at a glance
Through the year
0–3 scale · May highlighted
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Trout seasonSeason
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2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Reservoir BuzzerHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Daphnia SwarmHatch
2
3
3
3
2
Lake OliveHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Today's fly · curated pack
Top pattern + the box
6 patterns from this venue's curated pack
Evidence
Why today scores what it does
The factors driving today's verdict
Why this score
- Hawthorn Fly is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
Detail · next 12h
Precipitation
The reading most likely to move tomorrow's verdict
About this water · Lough note · 4 min read
North Woodburn Reservoir · profile
Who this water suits
Strengths · watch-outs · best for
About this water
North Woodburn Reservoir, on the water
Field guide · contributor-editedNorth Woodburn Reservoir · about
What this water is
Background · character · contributors
About this water
North Woodburn is a rainbow-trout water in the Woodburn group above Carrickfergus. DAERA specifically notes that the fish can feed well in colder water temperatures, which makes this a useful winter-shoulder option compared with some brown-trout venues. It is best treated as one part of the wider Woodburn/Copeland reservoir cluster rather than as a standalone destination fishery.
- Reservoir
- Mixed
North Woodburn Reservoir · directions
How to get to the water
Directions
North Woodburn Reservoir · zones
Where the rules change
Seasons · zones · per-species rules
Seasons & zones
- Trout1 February → 31 December
North Woodburn Reservoir
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North Woodburn is a rainbow-trout water in the Woodburn group above Carrickfergus.
Species
A patient day, if you fancy it
Good wave on — drift country. Take your time — read the water before you cast.
38% confidence — limited data
Conditions
Wind
W 21 km/h
Moderate breeze
Wave
40 cm chop
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
6°C
Cloud
Clear
Pressure
—
Rain · 24h
0.0 mm
No rain
Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.
Condition match
54%
Cloud70%
Wind65%
Temp25%
A reasonable day here, though temperature isn't quite in the sweet spot.
How to fish it · for rainbow trout
When
Late winter to autumn
Where
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Diawl Bach on the bob and Buzzer patterns on the point.
Method
Method not yet authored.
Kit
Kit not yet authored.
The plan
Plan A
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Diawl Bach on the bob and Buzzer patterns on the point.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Boat — drift
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Why this score
- Hawthorn Fly is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
Through the year
0–3 scale · May highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Reservoir BuzzerHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Daphnia SwarmHatch
2
3
3
3
2
Lake OliveHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Gallery · 1
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About this water
North Woodburn is a rainbow-trout water in the Woodburn group above Carrickfergus. DAERA specifically notes that the fish can feed well in colder water temperatures, which makes this a useful winter-shoulder option compared with some brown-trout venues. It is best treated as one part of the wider Woodburn/Copeland reservoir cluster rather than as a standalone destination fishery.
- Reservoir
- Mixed
Seasons & zones
- Trout1 February → 31 December
About this water · Lough note · 4 min read
North Woodburn is a rainbow-trout water in the Woodburn group above Carrickfergus. DAERA specifically notes that the fish can feed well in colder water temperatures, which makes this a useful winter-shoulder option compared with some brown-trout venues. It is best treated as one part of the wider Woodburn/Copeland reservoir cluster rather than as a standalone destination fishery.
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