Irish Angling News. Sport Fishing, Longlining and Trolling Updates
Over 470 ‘Exceptionally Large Fish’ Caught by Anglers Throughout Ireland in 2021, Irish Specimen Fish Committee Report Says
5th August 2022 Angling
Angling enthusiasts fishing Irish waters caught hundreds of huge fish in 2021, according to the recently published Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC) report. One new Irish record was set by Jim Clohessy from Cork, who broke the existing record for a rare species,…
More Than 2,000 Trout Among Species Feared Lost in ‘Significant’ Fish Kill in Co Laois River
30th July 2022 Angling
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) says it is investigating a "significant" fish kill on the River Erkina near Rathdowney in Co Laois earlier this month. Environmental and fisheries officers from the South-Eastern River Basin District were alerted to the incident by a member…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) says it is investigating a recent fish kill incident recorded on the Ballinagh River in Co Cavan. Environmental and fisheries officers from the North-Western River Basin District were alerted to the incident by a member of…
Appeal for Anglers to Report Sighting of Pacific Pink Salmon in Foyle and Carlingford Catchments
22nd July 2022 Angling
The Loughs Agency has issued an alert requesting that anglers or members of the general public report any sightings of Pacific pink salmon in the Foyle or Carlingford river systems. These migratory species of salmon, also known as ‘humpback’ salmon,…
Over 36,000 Patrols by Fisheries Officers in 2021 Boosted by New Mobile Support Unit and Delta Seagoing Fleet, IFI Says
5th July 2022 Angling
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) says it carried out 3,000 more patrols in 2021, boosted by its new Mobile Support Unit and Delta seagoing fleet. Out of a total of 36,379 patrols, the State agency responsible for the protection and conservation…
Farmer Convicted and Ordered to Pay Over €5,000 for Polluting River With Silage Effluent
1st July 2022 Angling
A farmer in Co Monaghan has been convicted of allowing silage effluent to enter a local river, following a prosecution taken by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). Thomas McEnaney, from Ardragh in Carrickmacross, pleaded guilty to charges, was fined €400 and ordered…
Inland Fisheries Ireland Reminds Anglers About Regulations Ahead of Busy Summer Season
27th June 2022 Angling
July and August are typically the busiest months of the year for angling, so Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is issuing a timely reminder about the national regulations that are in place to protect pike and coarse fish. Angling is a hugely popular leisure activity…
A slurry spill in a Co Tyrone river has “wiped out” thousands of salmonids in a major fish kill, as BelfastLive reports. The incident was discovered at the weekend on the River Torrent, which leads to the Coalisland Canal, with…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has appealed to landowners to consult with it before carrying out works on or near watercourses after a Longford man was fined or disturbance of spawning beds. Colm Ginty from Dunbeggan, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford was convicted…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) says it is investigating a serious fish kill incident at the River Rye in Leixlip, Co Kildare. Environmental and fisheries officers from the Eastern River Basin District in Dublin were alerted to the incident on the evening of…
The State agency responsible for the conservation and protection of freshwater fish, habitats and sea angling resources is asking angling enthusiasts who have fished the Currane catchment in Co Kerry for their views. Inland Fisheries Ireland’s (IFI) new online survey…
Court Takes ‘Dim View’ of Strokehauling Says Judge as Cork Man Receives Suspended Prison Sentence
29th May 2022 Angling
A Cork city man convicted of strokehauling salmon received a three-month prison sentence suspended for two years at a sitting of Cork District Court on Tuesday 17 May. Shane Heaphy (27) of Templeacre Avenue, Gurranabraher pleaded guilty to committing four…
The deadline to enter the third online lottery for ‘brown tags’ for wild salmon angling on the Lower River Lee is 5pm on Thursday 9 June. A further 38 brown tags will be issued on Monday 13 June by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), following…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) proposes to draft a scheme in accordance with Section 11 of the Official Languages Act 2003, which aims to ensure better availability and a higher standard of public services through Irish. The State agency with responsibility for the…
Environment Minister Welcomes Grants of Over €1m for Fisheries Conservation Across Ireland
25th May 2022 Angling
The Minister for the Environment has welcomed new funding to 34 projects in 14 counties under the Habitats and Conservation Scheme 2022 awarded by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI). Under two separate funds — the Salmon and Sea Trout Rehabilitation, Conservation and Protection Fund and…
The Loughs Agency has confirmed the detection of a “limited number” of escaped rainbow trout from an aquaculture facility in the Foyle area. Investigations are being conducted by inland fisheries officials from Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural…
