Welcome to Hillside Trout Fly Fishery

Experience the Tranquility of Fly Fishing in Holywood

About Us

Hillside Trout Fly Fishery, located on Church Road in Holywood, provides a serene fishing experience all year round. Our fishery is home to Rainbow Trout and Triploid Brown Trout, ranging from 1.5lb to 26lb. Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to fly fishing, you'll find our location perfect for your needs.

Join Us for a Unique Fishing Experience

Come Catch a Hard Fighting , Quality Rainbow or Triploid Brown Trout in the Most Peaceful Setting

To book your fishing Experience look no further . There is a £1 tax to cover the payment. We require : Name Date of Booking Arrival Time BOOKING IS ONLY SECURE ONCE PAYMENT HAS BEEN MADE Please note if you fail to turn up 1 hour after your booking slot you will lose this and your spot will be offered to another angler.Read More

Category: Business
Service Duration: 1 Minutes
Address: 177 Church Road, Holywood, UK (Map)
Subtotal£0.00Coupon£0.00Price:£16 - £21

Full Days Catch & Release

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£20

Boat Rental

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£10

Full day hire
Maximum 2 Anglers
Life vests provided
Strictly 18+
Anyone using the boat do so at their own risk.

Evening Catch & Release

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£15

5 Pm - 21:30
April - September

Children under 14

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£10

All Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
09:00 - 17:00

1 fish kill Ticket

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£26

Kill your first fish 3lb or under then catch & release using barbless hooks

Rod Rental

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£10

Rod / Selection of fly

Chris

Owner

Hi I am Chris Owner of Hillside Trout Fishery - I acquired this fishery in September 2023 , I am a passionate Fisherman , Devoted Father & Keen Biker!

Russell

Manager

Hi I am Russell , I am the Face of Hillside and the Voluntary Manager here at North Downs Friendliest Trout Fly Fishery , I am a Keen Fly Angler , A Bubbly helpful character & a Family Man!

Jack

Fishery Staff & Lake Bailiff

Hi I Am Jack , I am part of the furniture here at Hillside where you will often see me drinking coffee , chatting to customers , helping were possible & 9/10 I will be the voluntary staff member in the evenings.

Neill

Fly Coach & Maxcatch Ambassador to Northern Ireland , Uk & Ireland

Hi I Am Neill Walker also known as Santa & Mr Maxcatch - I am a level 2 fly coach here at Hillside & I am also the liaison Ambassador for Ireland & The Uk including Northern Ireland for Maxcatch. I work closely with Chris & the Team & also alongside George to offer Anglers Fly Tuition .

George

Level 2 Fly Coach

Hi I am George Freel , I am 1 of 2 Level 2 Fly Coaches here at Hillside & I offer Fly Tuition from Beginner - Advanced Anglers , I work alongside Chris & the Team & Neill were we both offer a unique experience in tuition.

Sandy Dorian

Water & Fishery Baliff

Hi My name is Sandy Dorian , I am the Water Baliff here at Hillside & also I am Mr Weed Fly come see me for your weedy needs

Goldie

Hillside Mascot

Meet Me the star of the show - Goldie ! I am a 3 Year old Koi Carp , I came to Hillside in May 2024 where I have been dazzling People ever Since. On the odd occasion I torment Anglers into trying to catch me :)

Family-Friendly Environment Tap on pic for info

Bring the whole family and enjoy a relaxing day at our safe, family-friendly fly fishery. We can provide all necessary fly fishing equipment for rent.

Fishing Tuition click on the pic to get numbers

Our experienced fly coaches offer personalised fly coaching to help you make the most of your fishing . Suitable for all skill levels.

All Year-Round Fishing click pic for info

Enjoy fishing throughout the year at our well-stocked waters Open to the Public all Year round. We ensure a steady supply of Rainbow Trout and Triploid Brown Trout for your fishing delight.

Corporate / Club bookings Click On The Pic For Info:

We Offer Private Bookings at the lake - call in and discuss your requirements with our friendly Staff.

Our beautiful lake set in the tranquil rolling hills of Holywood County Down

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It’s Competition Time

21Jun

1st Summer Competition

£25
21/06/2025 10:00 - 21/06/2025 17:00
177 Church Road, Holywood BT18 9SD, UK

Have You Got What It Takes To Out Compete All Other Anglers And Bag Yourself £100 Cash ??

Bank Holiday Weekend

05/05/2025 09:00 - 05/05/2025 21:30
177 Church Road, Holywood, UK

Welcome to Hillsides Bank Holiday Weekend Open Daily 09:00 - 21:30 until end of play Wednesday

Why did you do away with the 4 hour ticket ?

With the Sharp increase in Price in 2025 for live trout per kg , We opted to drop the 4 hour ticket in order we keep our prices from increasing. Our Full days Catch & Release ticket has remained at £20 giving Anglers value for their Money.

We have also introduced our popular loyalty card which gives anglers a free day on us when filled - fill 5 days get your 6th free. Rewarding our loyal customers is paramount to us ! This runs from April - October.

We have introduced our Evening ticket from 5pm - Close for only £15 - April - September.

Why Do You Close Mondays & Thursdays ?

We are closed to the Public on a Monday as this is a dedicated day for Members alone.

We are closed on Thursdays to all Anglers to rest the lake as this makes for improved Angling.

Why no bait fishing ?

We do not offer Bait Angling at Hillside Trout Fishery for a few reasons.

🔹 Bait Anglers Behaviour in the Past ruining it for themselves.

🔹 The Price of Live trout vs the price of a kill ticket.

🔹 We stock Rainbows from 1.5lb - 26lb in weight including Triploid Brown Trout. Bait Angling would decimate our stock levels.

🔹 We are a catch & release fishery therefore are unsuitable for bait angling.

What fish is in the lake ?

We currently Stock Rainbow Trout - there is 3 varieties of this strain within the lake.

We currently stock Triploid Brown Trout.

We have 1 Koi Carp - Goldie our Mascot.

We have 20 1 year old Grass Carp to help with lake maintenance.

177 Church Road, Holywood BT18 9SD, UK
Next to the national / 30mph speed sign at the foot of the hill

+undefined-07988223121 - Working Hours 08:00-17:30
hillsidetroutfishery@gmail.com
Tuesday / Wednesday Friday / Saturday / Sunday 08:00 - Close

We at Hillside Aim to respond within 1 hour during trading hours & within 24 hours at all other times

Have you been following our legacy thus far here at Home Of The BIG Lumps ? Do you like the idea of Helping ? Would you like to contribute to something at the Fishery which in turn will further enhance the Anglers fishing experience here at North Downs Friendliest Trout Fly Fishery ? We greatly appreciate every penny of help.