Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is seeking submissions in relation to a proposal to reduce the daily bag limit of four brown trout to two brown trout on Lough Arrow and the Unshin River, and increase the current size limit for the taking of brown trout from 12 inches to 14 inches on Lough Arrow.
The current daily bag limit of four brown trout for Lough Arrow is included in the North Western Region (Lough Arrow) Bye-law No. 731, 1997. The current statutory size limit is provided for in the Sligo District Bye-law No. 586, 1976.
Having reviewed the existing bye-laws, IFI propose to put in place a separate new bye-law for Lough Arrow including the Unshin River in relation to bag limits and the new bye-law will also provide for an increase in size limit.
The proposed new bye-law can be viewed online or at the IFI offices in Ballina, Co Mayo. The privacy notice is also available.
Submissions on the draft bye-law should be marked “Public Consultation – Sligo District – Conservation of Trout on Lough Arrow (Inc the Unshin River)” and be submitted by email to [email protected] or by post to: The Director, Inland Fisheries Ireland, Ardnaree House, Abbey Street, Ballina, Co Mayo, F26 KO29.
The closing date for receipt of submissions is 5pm on Tuesday 14 January 2025 and submissions must be received at or before this time and date. Submissions received after this time and date will not be considered.
