IFI notifies high temperatures may close fisheries
- Anglers encouraged to check latest updates
Inland Fisheries Ireland(IFI) is encouraging Mayo and Galway anglers to contact its local offices as high temperatures may cause fisheries to close.
Water temperatures above 18 degrees Celsius can cause species such as Atlantic salmon and brown trout to suffer thermal stress.
IFI advises that the Moy, Erriff, and Galway fisheries may be closed to protect fish from the potentially lethal stress.
Anglers should contact the relevant fisheries to check the latest advice before travelling.
- Moy Fishery: 096 21332 or 096 22669, Moyfishery@fisheriesireland.ie
- Erriff Fishery: 095 42382, Erriff.Fishery@fisheriesireland.ie
- Galway Fishery: 091 562388, Galwayfishery@fisheriesireland.ie
Wild Atlantic salmon being released
In warmer temperatures, anglers should take extra precautions, such as limiting fish exposure to air or avoiding it completely where possible.
The Moy, Galway and Erriff fisheries are owned by the State, and operated by IFI.
Other State-owned fisheries are also being monitored currently.
IFI urges the public to report any instances of distressed fish, fish kills, illegal fishing, or water pollution to IFI’s confidential 24/7 number 0818 34 74 24.
