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Wavin Lake - All Year Rainbow Trout Fishing in County Dublin

Gormanston and District Anglers has the exclusive fishing rights on the Wavin Lake ( Old Knock lake) 0.5 miles Dublin side of Balrothery, North Co. Dublin 2 miles north of Balbriggan. The Wavin lake is approximately 26 acres set in a wild life sanctuary. Lake is stocked by us with rainbow trout, one caught recently weighed in at a staggering 12 lb 13 oz The Gormanston Angling Association has 8 boats on the lake for members and their are facilities for disabled fishermen. Their are eight stone jetties which have been built to facilitate access to the water. The Association is trying to promote fly fishing, but limited spinning on one shore only is allowed.


Location: Counties, Meath and Dublin. The main towns and villages close to Wavin are Balbriggan, Gormanston, Stamullen and Naul ,Swords,Rush,Lusk,Malahide,Julianstown,Drogheda,

Season: All year fishery.

Fish Species: Rainbow trout
Methods: Dry fly, wet fly, and nymph fishing are all successful.

Angling Club: The Gormanston and District Angling Association which supports a policy of catch and release fishing on this Lake.

For more information contact club chairman Ray Mooney directly on 0874101238 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.