Loughs Agency Gives Advice to Anglers on Reporting Unusual Catches

8th June 2021

File image of anglers on the River Mourne Credit: Loughs Agency

The Loughs Agency has issued advice for any anglers in the Foyle and Carlingford catchments who have made unusual catches in recent weeks.

Those who suspect they have caught an escaped farmed Atlantic salmon, escaped farmed Rainbow trout, escaped farmed brown trout, non-native pink salmon or fish displaying external or internal signs of disease are directed to follow the advice below:

Please report to DAERA Inland Fisheries at [email protected] or the Loughs Agency at [email protected]
If possible take a picture prior to release and attach this to any report.
Do not dispatch fish unless in line with current fisheries regulations and bag limits.

DAERA Inland Fisheries and the Loughs Agency will monitor reports and develop further advice if required.

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