Irish Angling News. Sport Fishing, Longlining and Trolling Updates
Successful Deployment of Underwater Cameras to Capture Salmon Spawning in River Roe
5th January 2022 Marine Wildlife
As part of the Loughs Agency’s annual redd counting on the River Roe and its tributaries in Northern Ireland, underwater cameras were successfully deployed and have captured footage of salmon spawning activity. Mark McCauley, freshwater fisheries biologist with the agency,…
‘Brown Tags’ Regulations Coming Into Force for Salmon Anglers in Kerry’s Waterville Catchment
2nd January 2022 Angling
Anglers who wish to catch and keep wild salmon from the Waterville catchment in 2022 are being advised that ‘brown tag’ regulations to boost conservation efforts are coming into force from Monday 17 January. The measures are included in the…
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has approved legislation that will govern the wild salmon and sea trout fisheries in 2022. These will come into effect from Saturday, 1st January 2022. Minister Ryan said: “81…
Between 2012 and 2014, each spring the Loughs Agency — in partnership with Woodland Trust and with the agreement of local landowners — planted 10,000 mixed-species native trees along both banks of the River Roe in Northern Ireland. This section…
The Loughs Agency has completed river enhancement works on several rivers in the Omagh area in Northern Ireland in partnership with local landowners, the Omagh Anglers Association and Strule Tributaries and Rivers Trust. Loughs Agency chief executive Sharon McMahon said:…
Inland Fisheries Ireland has today (Wednesday 22 December) announced details of its 2022 Sponsorship Programme. Angling clubs, groups and associations all over Ireland are being invited to apply for sponsorship funding before the 21 January deadline In 2022, the €30,000…
Inland Fisheries Ireland “Greatly Encouraged” by Public Support for Addressing Issues With Annacotty Weir
22nd December 2021 Marine Wildlife
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) says it is “greatly encouraged” by the growing public support for addressing problems around the movement of fish at Annacotty Weir. More than 10,000 people have signed a petition to remove the weir on the River…
The CatchmentCare project is nearing completion with the Elatagh instream habitat improvement works along a 3.4km stretch on the Elatagh River, Co. Donegal, and the benefits are already evident. Sharon McMahon, Loughs Agency CEO said: "Loughs Agency is committed to…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has confirmed that a fishing permit will be required for angling on the River Suck and its tributaries for the 2022 season. IFI manages the fisheries along the River Suck on the border of counties Galway…
The Loughs Agency’s CatchmentCARE Team has been busy since the summer delivering and deploying passive samplers across the Finn catchment in the North West. This passive sampler survey aims to detect the presence of herbicides and pesticides such as MCPA,…
Sea Anglers’ Experiences Harnessed to Develop New Scientific Data Collection Method
24th November 2021 Angling
The State agency responsible for the conservation and protection of sea angling resources has developed an important new tool that captures anglers’ knowledge and hands-on experience to help track changes in stocks of marine fish. According to Inland Fisheries Ireland…
The tender process for State fisheries overseen by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is now open for 2022. The list of fisheries available in the 2022 tender can be found on the IFI website, as can the 2022 application form. Applications can…
Funding of Up to €1m Available to Angling Groups & More for Fisheries Conservation
12th November 2021 Angling
The State agency responsible for the protection and conservation of freshwater fish and habitats has launching a funding call of up to €1 million to support vital conservation projects around the country. Since 2016, more than €5 million in grants…
A new report published by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) shows that more wild salmon are now being ‘caught and released’ than ‘caught and kept’ by anglers in Ireland, to help conserve declining fish populations. For the first time since records…
Call for Updated Catch Returns as Game Angling Season Closes in Foyle and Carlingford
28th October 2021 Angling
The Loughs Agency reminds anglers of the annual close season, which prohibits angling over the winter months to help protect salmon and sea trout from disturbance when spawning. The Foyle Area and Carlingford Area (Close Seasons for Angling) Regulations prohibit…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has launched a public consultation on the future management of the Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme. The State agency with responsibility for the protection and conservation of freshwater fish and habitats is encouraging anyone…
