Irish Angling News. Sport Fishing, Longlining and Trolling Updates
IFI Reports Record Tally of Salmon Caught and Released by Irish Anglers in 2022
25th July 2023 Angling
A newly published report by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) reveals a record percentage of wild salmon were placed back in the water after being hooked by fishermen/women in 2022. And IFI’s Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Statistics Report 2022 shows…
IFI Secures Prosecution Against Uisce Éireann Over River Liffey Pollution
18th July 2023 River Liffey
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has secured a prosecution against Uisce Éireann for pollution of the River Liffey at a water treatment plant in Ballymore Eustace, Co Kildare. At a recent sitting of Naas District Court, Judge Desmond Zaidan convicted Uisce…
Inland Fisheries Ireland Investigating ‘Serious’ Fish Kill Incident Near Kinsale
13th July 2023 Angling
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is investigating a serious incident near Kinsale in Co Cork in which at least 2,000 fish have died. The fish kill occurred on the Brownsmills stream in Co Cork and spread over a 4-5km stretch, flowing…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has opened the final draw of 2023 for anglers who wish to catch and keep wild salmon and sea trout greater than 40cm from the Lower River Lee in Cork this year. A further 45 brown…
Loughs Agency Appeals for Vigilance Over Pink Salmon in Foyle and Carlingford Catchments
2nd July 2023 Loughs Agency
Following a recent advisory from Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), the Loughs Agency has appealed to anglers and the general public to remain vigilant and report the presence of any Pacific pink salmon encountered in the Foyle and Carlingford Catchments during…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has launched an open call for youth clubs, community groups and schools in the greater Dublin area to take part in its local fishing programme, the Dublin Angling Initiative. The project aims to promote, develop and…
A new public consultation on the long-term management of the Great Western Lakes is now under way. It follows last year’s consultation on the first draft of the plan by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), as previously reported on Afloat.ie. The…
A Co Meath angler has been found guilty of two breaches of fisheries legislation for illegal fishing in an area around the Blasket Islands. Joseph Foley from Trim, Co Meath was observed trolling for protected bluefin tuna off the Kerry…
A Sligo angler has been convicted of a breach of fisheries legislation for illegal salmon angling. Mark Cawley, with an address in Sligo town, was observed in possession of an untagged salmon at Rockwood Parade on the Garavogue River in…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is reopening the Moy Fishery in Co Mayo and the Galway Fishery in Galway city this week. Both fisheries were closed to angling 10 days ago due to elevated water temperatures, as previously reported on Afloat.ie.…
The Loughs Agency is advising anglers to help preserve salmon and trout stocks in rivers following prolonged periods of hot weather across both the Foyle and Carlingford catchments. These extreme weather conditions have led to low river flows, high water…
A distressed sturgeon was discovered in shallow water near Sir Thomas’s Bridge in the River Suir, near Clonmel in Co Tipperary on Thursday 1 June. Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) says it was a likely escapee reared sturgeon of unknown origin.…
Coastal and Riverbank Walkers Asked to Help With National Otter Survey
10th June 2023 Marine Wildlife
Kayakers, anglers, seashore, and riverbank walkers have been invited to participate in a national otter survey. The survey is being run by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), with researchers at Queen’s University Belfast and the National Biodiversity Data…
IFI Suspends Salmon Angling at Moy and Galway Fisheries Due to High Water Temperatures
8th June 2023 Angling
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is suspending salmon angling at the Moy fishery in Ballina, Co Mayo and the Galway fishery in Galway city, due to prolonged warm and dry weather conditions. Recent dry and hot weather has caused water temperatures…
IFI Secures Prosecution and Fines of €5,500 Against Farmer for Riverbed Destruction in Co Laois
5th June 2023 Angling
A Co Laois farmer has been found guilty of two breaches of fisheries legislation for deliberate destruction caused at a local river. The defendant was prosecuted for damaging spawning beds and disturbing spawn or fry during destructive gravel removal works…
A Co Antrim angler was found guilty of fishing offences and fined a total of £541 at Laganside Magistrates Court on Tuesday 23 May. Aurel Ciurar (23) of Ava Park, Belfast was convicted, in his absence, of five breaches of…
