IFI suspends angling at Moy Fishery due to high water temperatures
- Both Moy Fishery and Erriff Fishery in Co. Mayo currently closed to angling
Inland Fisheries Ireland(IFI) has suspended angling at Moy Fishery in Ballina due to high water temperatures.
The Co. Mayo fishery closed to all angling at midnight on Sunday, May 18th, after multiple high temperatures were recorded, and remains closed until further notice.
The Erriff Fishery in Co. Mayo is also closed to all angling because of elevated temperatures.
Recent dry and hot weather has caused water temperatures to exceed 20 degrees Celsius at both locations.
IFI is guided by scientific advice that indicates a dramatic increase in angling-related mortalities at temperatures above 20 degrees.
The Moy Fishery will re-open once water temperatures return to levels where fish will not be thermally stressed.
The Ridge Pool at the Moy Fishery, which is now closed to angling
Anglers with bookings affected by the closure will be contacted by IFI.
Anglers should also contact the 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
Other State fisheries are experiencing high temperatures and may also be subject to closure. Before travelling, anglers should check for the latest updates with fisheries via the contact details below.
- Galway Fishery: 091 562388, galwayfishery@fisheriesireland.ie
- Cloongee Fishery: 096 21332, moyfishery@fisheriesireland.ie
- Ballyvary Fishery: 096 21332, moyfishery@fisheriesireland.ie
At fisheries where angling is permissible, anglers should take extra precautions during times of warmer temperatures to minimise the stress on fish such as brown trout and Atlantic salmon.
Anglers using catch-and-release methods are encouraged to limit the exposure of fish to air, or avoid it completely where possible.
The Moy, Erriff, Galway, Cloongee, and Ballyvarry fisheries are owned by the State and operated by IFI.
Other State-owned fisheries are also being monitored.
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 on 0818 34 74 24.
