Fishing at Cushendun Beach
A pretty National Trust village beach at the mouth of the River Dun on the Antrim coast — rocks at the river mouth give spinning for pollack and sea trout, while beachcasters fished from the middle of the beach at night take flatfish and the odd bass.
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| Species | Season | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Pollack (Pollock) | Apr–Sep | Spinning/jellies from the deeper rock mark at the river mouth |
| Sea Trout | Spring–Summer | Spinning towards the rocks at the left of the beach |
| Flatfish (Mixed / Unspecified) | Summer–Autumn | Beachcasters fished at night from the middle of the beach with rag/razor and sandeel |
| Coalfish (Saithe)Whiting | Year-round | Bottom fished bait |
| Bass | Occasional, summer | Lures or bait |
Tactics
At the river mouth, the right-hand deeper rock mark suits spinning and jellies for pollack, while the leftmost rocks are better set up with beachcasters. Try spinning towards the rocks on the left of the beach for sea trout. After dark, beachcasters fished from the middle of the beach with rag, razor or sandeel take flatfish, coalfish and whiting, with the odd bass and dogfish.
Best tide: Evening/night sessions around mid to high tide · Best time: Spring–summer for pollack and sea trout; summer nights for flatfish
Dogs
No verified source. Check current signage and the relevant authority.
Access & parking
Park in the lane between a house and the sports pitch at the beach entrance, Cushendun. Sat-nav: BT44 0PH.Get directions → Family rating: ★☆☆ — A small, sheltered National Trust village beach, good for families, with rockier ends better for older children.
FAQs
Is Cushendun beach good for fishing?
Yes — the rocks at the river mouth give pollack and sea trout on spinning gear, and beachcasters fished at night take flatfish, coalfish and whiting.
Are dogs allowed on Cushendun beach?
Yes — it is not one of the beaches subject to Causeway Coast and Glens' seasonal Dog Control Order.
Nearby marks
Last updated 16 July 2026 — sources & disclaimer
Compiled from angling guides, forums and the relevant council's dog byelaws, cross-checked where possible.
Rules and conditions change, so always check current signage and tides before you go. We do our best to keep this accurate but can't promise it's error-free.