Fishing at Warrenpoint Front Shore
A Mourne Mountains-backed resort town on the north shore of Carlingford Lough, where Gannaway Rock — a raised rock shelf marked by a pole and visible at low tide off the breakwater — is the named local mark, with the Lough itself renowned for summer tope.
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| Species | Season | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Dogfish (Lesser-Spotted)Dab | Year-round | Bottom fished bait off the beach |
| TopeRay (Species Unspecified) | Summer | Bigger baits fished from Gannaway Rock or by boat, mainly a Lough-wide summer fishery |
| Conger Eel | Summer, slack tide | Fished around the harbour entrance point when the tide isn't pulling hard |
| Spurdog | Summer | Bottom fished bait |
Tactics
Gannaway Rock, a raised rock shelf identifiable by its pole marker, is visible at low tide from the Breakwater and along the Front Shore and is the recognised local mark. Fishing directly off the beach mostly produces dogfish and dabs with the odd tope or ray; try around the point by the harbour entrance for a chance of conger when the tide isn't running too hard. Carlingford Lough as a whole is better known for its boat-caught tope, spurdog and ray fishing through summer.
Best tide: Low water to access Gannaway Rock; slack tide for conger near the harbour entrance · Best time: Summer for tope, ray and spurdog
Dogs
Unofficial source: View the supporting source →Not an authority; check current signage.
Access & parking
Park along the promenade/Front Shore in Warrenpoint town and walk out to the breakwater for Gannaway Rock. Sat-nav: BT34 3JJ.Get directions → Family rating: ★★☆ — The rock marks and breakwater need care underfoot; better suited to accompanied older children than young families.
FAQs
What is Gannaway Rock at Warrenpoint?
A raised rock shelf marked by a pole, visible at low tide from the Breakwater and Front Shore — the main named shore mark at Warrenpoint.
Is Warrenpoint good for tope fishing?
Carlingford Lough as a whole is well known for summer tope, spurdog and ray, mostly from boats, though the shore marks can also produce dogfish, dabs and the occasional ray or tope.
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.