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Newtownabbey, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

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Planning your next fishing trip in Newtownabbey, United Kingdom ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar bite times, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide tables, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar bite times and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide tables.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland centres on the productive shores of Belfast Lough, offering excellent sea angling alongside easy access to game and coarse fishing on nearby rivers and stillwaters. Shore anglers, small boat owners and visiting lure fishermen target pollack, wrasse, flounder, codling and mackerel, while the wider County Antrim area provides trout and pike opportunities within a short drive. With a mix of rocky marks, clean beaches, piers and estuarine ground, Newtownabbey is a versatile base for anglers of all levels. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 17:5 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    86%
  • Waning Gibbous - 86% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 15th June
  • Distance to earth:
    400,313 km
    Proximity:
    12.6 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Newtownabbey
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Mon, 15 Jun
Full Moon
Tue, 30 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    03:27 am - 05:27 am
  • minor Time:
    06:55 am - 08:55 am
  • major Time:
    03:36 pm - 05:36 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:59 pm - 01:59 am
All times are displayed in the Europe/London timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is +1 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Gibbous at 86% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -8 hour and -24 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Europe/London • Thu, 4 Jun 08:11 • 54.66, -5.909

Tides Times for Fishing: Thu, 4 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 14 minutes.
Tide Graph
02:06 am 08:25 am 02:33 pm 08:25 pm AM PM 10.89 ft 2.2 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
high 02:06 am 10.89 ft
low 08:25 am 2.2 ft
high 02:33 pm 9.71 ft
low 08:25 pm 3.02 ft
Tide Coefficient at 02:06 am is 82
Tide Coefficient at 02:33 pm is 64
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 10.99 ft , Coeff: 83
low: , 2.13 ft
high: , 9.97 ft , Coeff: 68
low: , 2.82 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 10.89 ft , Coeff: 82
low: , 2.2 ft
high: , 9.71 ft , Coeff: 64
low: , 3.02 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 10.7 ft , Coeff: 79
low: , 2.3 ft
high: , 9.45 ft , Coeff: 60
low: , 3.22 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 10.53 ft , Coeff: 77
low: , 2.4 ft
high: , 9.28 ft , Coeff: 58
low: , 3.41 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 10.37 ft , Coeff: 74
low: , 2.49 ft
high: , 9.22 ft , Coeff: 57
low: , 3.58 ft
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S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 10.27 ft , Coeff: 73
low: , 2.53 ft
high: , 9.28 ft , Coeff: 58
low: , 3.67 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 10.2 ft , Coeff: 72
low: , 2.49 ft
high: , 9.48 ft , Coeff: 61
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
low: , 3.61 ft
high: , 10.2 ft , Coeff: 72
low: , 2.36 ft
high: , 9.74 ft , Coeff: 65
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Newtownabbey

Newtownabbey sits on the western shore of Belfast Lough and gives anglers fast access to a mix of urban shore marks, rocky points and sheltered inshore ground. Sea fishing is the main draw, with rough-ground pollack and wrasse, clean-ground flounder and dabs, and seasonal runs of mackerel and codling all within easy reach. Short drives inland open up game and coarse options on small rivers, reservoirs and club lakes, making Newtownabbey a practical base for varied fishing throughout the year.

Belfast Lough’s seasonal patterns are clear. From late spring through early autumn, mackerel shoals push well into the lough, often reachable from accessible shorelines around Jordanstown and the coastal path, especially at dawn and dusk. Summer also brings reliable sport with pollack, coalfish and wrasse around rougher ground and man‑made structures, where weed beds and rock fingers create ambush spots. As water cools from late autumn into winter, codling and whiting move into the lough, with night tides producing the most consistent bites over mixed and clean sand.

Habitat types around Newtownabbey are diverse. Clean sand and mud in the inner lough favour flatfish such as flounder and dabs, plus thornback rays where there’s a touch of deeper water and tide. Rocky patches and broken ground, including any old piers, groynes or boulder fields, hold pollack, wrasse and coalfish. Slightly deeper channels and drop‑offs attract dogfish, occasional conger and ling, especially to static baits fished hard on the bottom. Inland, small rivers and stillwaters feature trout, with pike and coarse species present in select venues a short drive away.

Techniques for shore fishing here depend on the ground. For clean beaches and estuarine sections, a simple two‑ or three‑hook flapper rig baited with ragworm, lugworm or strips of mackerel will cover flounder, dab, whiting and smaller codling. Use lighter leads and balanced tackle where tidal flow is moderate to increase bite detection. Over rough ground, step up to stronger mono or fluorocarbon hooklengths and single‑hook pulley or pulley‑dropper rigs to help lift fish clear of snags. For pollack and wrasse, float‑fished ragworm or soft‑plastic lures worked tight to structure can be deadly.

Lure anglers around Newtownabbey can travel light and mobile. Slim metal jigs, small shore jigs and 10–20 g soft plastics cast along drop‑offs and weed edges will take mackerel, pollack and coalfish in summer. Work lures at varying depths until you find the fish, paying attention to any visible bait activity or bird life over the lough. In calmer conditions, small surface and sub‑surface plugs can pick out better pollack and the occasional bass in low light at first and last light.

Boat and kayak anglers launching within reach of Newtownabbey gain access to deeper channels and rougher patches in mid‑lough. Here, running ledger rigs with squid, mackerel strip or sandeel target rays, dogfish, ling and bigger codling. Keeping rigs streamlined and using just enough lead to hold bottom helps avoid tangles in the tide. Drift fishing with artificial lures can be effective over broken ground, with braided mainline improving contact and bite detection.

For nearby freshwater options, travel‑light spinning or fly tackle will handle local trout, with small spinners, natural‑coloured soft plastics and traditional wet flies proving productive in the right conditions. On pike and coarse venues within the wider County Antrim area, deadbaits and wobbling small fish imitations work well in colder months, while lures and float‑fished baits excel from spring to autumn. Adjust hooklength strength and wire use to suit species present and water clarity, and always tailor bait size to the average fish encountered.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Newtownabbey area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 8 beaches and bays in this area.

Helen's Bay - 11.31179379488km , Bangor Bay - 15.32883491705km , Ballyholme Bay - 17.11779418452km , Antrim Bay - 23.5265567738km , Brown’s Bay - 23.56181153071km , Portmuck Bay - 23.92796376295km , Drains Bay - 25.07521595041km , Sandy Bay - 25.33146407493km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 4 main harbours in this area.

Bangor Marina - 15.47386297363km, Larne Harbour - 21.37298424728km, Portmuck Bay - 23.92796376295km, Portmore Lough - 26.34276235962km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Newtownabbey. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Macedon Point - 0.52598508118km , River Lagan - 5.40689946474km , Ballygomartin River - 6.09516325158km , Grey Point - 11.00629211243km , Helen's Bay - 11.31179379488km , Lough Mourne - 11.65570640884km , Belfast Lough - 12.30221957415km , Kilroot Point - 12.85948641382km , Bangor Bay - 15.32883491705km , Bangor Marina - 15.47386297363km , Clady Water - 15.79354260547km , White Head - 16.02234536176km , Ballyholme Bay - 17.11779418452km , Monlough - 18.19034642449km , Ravernet River - 20.00399661129km , Larne Lough - 20.3115099604km , Larne Harbour - 21.37298424728km , Larne River - 21.43003809745km , Orlock Point - 21.45141662051km , Island Magee - 21.72136007074km , Dunore Point - 22.18174576939km , Antrim Bay - 23.5265567738km , Crumlin River - 23.5320307006km , Brown’s Bay - 23.56181153071km , Foreland Point - 23.64575260607km , Portmuck Bay - 23.92796376295km , Glenavy River - 23.96268962754km , Reagh Island - 24.0462572399km , Skernaghan Point - 24.10553325438km , Donaghadee Sound - 24.22643650737km , Isle of Muck - 24.51153630569km , Copeland Island - 24.55657263695km , Lighthouse Island - 25.0417606087km , Drains Bay - 25.07521595041km , Mahee Island - 25.16556609747km , Sandy Bay - 25.33146407493km , Mew Island - 25.6948123275km , River Main - 26.02330623801km , Portmore Lough - 26.34276235962km , Copeland Sound - 26.37620293558km

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