#Angling - Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has published its report on the Asian clam survey at Lanesborough, Co Longford and the surrounding area, which has found that complete removal of the invasive species "is not feasible".
As previously reported on Afloat.ie, IFI said it was working closely with all relevant agencies as well as local community and angling groups to re-open the popular fishery after last month's invasive species scare.
All stakeholders have now been briefed with IFI's report and recommendations and management actions will be considered over the coming weeks.
IFI says an "enormous amount of work has taken place over a short period of time.
"It is clear from the findings of the survey that the population of Asian clam has already reached a stage where complete removal is not feasible."
It's expected that disinfection kits will be commissioned in the coming week to halt any further spread of Asian clam from the Lanesborough fishery.
Fishing is then set to resume thereafter, but anglers are reminded that fishing will remain closed until an official announcement from IFI.
The full report on the Lanesbourough Asian clam situation is available as a PDF to read or to download HERE.
