Fish kill confirmed on tributary of Bandon River

Fish kill confirmed on tributary of Bandon River

Thursday, 29th of August 2019: Inland fisheries Ireland is investigating a fish kill on a minor tributary of the Bandon River in Co. Cork, south of Dunmanway near Curraghalicky Lake. It is estimated that hundreds and possibly thousands of fish may be affected. The species affected include brown trout, juvenile salmon and bream.

Inland Fisheries Ireland attended the site on Monday evening following a report from a local angler. Initial investigations indicate a significant algal bloom as the cause of the incident. Efforts are ongoing to assess the extent of the fish kill and an aerial survey of the lake is underway. Cork County Council has taken water samples from the lake and river and is liaising with Inland Fisheries Ireland in their investigation.

Members of the public can report instances of illegal fishing, water pollution of invasive species by calling Inland Fisheries Ireland’s confidential hotline number on 1890 34 74 24 or 1890 FISH 24.

ENDS

For Media Information:

Órla Sheils

Communications Manager

Inland Fisheries Ireland

E: orla.sheils@fisheriesireland.ie

T: 087 099 5038

 

About Inland Fisheries Ireland

Inland Fisheries Ireland is a statutory body operating under the aegis of the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE) and was established under the Fisheries Act on 1st July 2010. Its principal function is the protection and conservation of the inland fisheries resource. Inland Fisheries Ireland promotes supports, facilitates and advises the Minister on the conservation, protection, management, development and improvement of inland fisheries, including sea angling. Inland Fisheries Ireland also develops policy and national strategies relating to inland fisheries and sea angling and advises the Minister on same.