Inland Fisheries Ireland warns anglers of rogue fishing license website

Inland Fisheries Ireland warns anglers of rogue fishing license website

Tuesday, 29th of July 2019: Inland Fisheries Ireland is alerting the public to a rogue website which claims to sell salmon and sea trout angling licenses for Ireland. The website, which carries Inland Fisheries Ireland branding, asks anglers for their personal and payment details however it does not supply legitimate fishing licenses.

Anglers are reminded that the only authorised website for salmon & sea trout licenses is www.store.fishinginireland.info. This site is operated by Inland Fisheries Ireland and anglers will receive receipt of any purchases on this websites via email.

Any member of the public, who has submitted personal or financial details to a fraudulent fishing license website, should contact their local Garda station directly to report the incident.

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.