IFI suspends angling on second Mayo fishery
INLAND Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has suspended angling at the Moy Fishery in Ballina due to high water temperatures.
The Mayo fishery closed to all angling at midnight last night (Sunday) after multiple high temperatures were recorded, and it remains closed until further notice.
The Erriff Fishery in Mayo is also closed to all angling because of elevated temperatures.
The dry and hot weather has caused water temperatures to exceed the 20 degrees Celsius threshold in 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.
Anglers with bookings affected by the closure will be contacted by IFI.
Anglers should also contact 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 Ballyvary 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 pollution to IFI’s confidential 24/7 number on 0818 34 74 24.