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BreakingNews.ie
20-05-2025
- Climate
- BreakingNews.ie
Galway Fishery closed due to high water temperatures
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is notifying anglers of the closure of the Galway Fishery due to high water temperatures. The fishery on the Corrib River in Galway closed to all angling on Tuesday, May 20th, and until further notice. Advertisement Two other fisheries managed by IFI, the Erriff Fishery and the Moy Fishery, are also closed because of elevated water temperatures. IFI recorded water temperatures of above 20 degrees Celsius at the Galway Fishery twice in the past 24 hours and it has closed the fishery to protect fish "from potentially lethal stress". IFI is guided by scientific advice that indicates a dramatic increase in angling-related mortalities at temperatures above 20 degrees. The fishery will reopen once temperatures return to levels where fish will not be thermally stressed, and is conditional on at least two successive water temperature readings of less than 18 degrees Celsius. Advertisement Anglers with bookings affected by the closure will be contacted by IFI. Anglers with season permits for the high bank and OPW beats on the Corrib River in Galway will also be affected by the closure, and fishing must cease until the fishery reopens IFI said anglers should contact the Galway Fishery for the latest advice before travelling on 091 562388 or galwayfishery@ Other fisheries managed by IFI have also recorded high temperatures, and anglers are encouraged to contact IFI via the details below for the latest update. Cloongee Fishery: 096 21332, moyfishery@ Ballyvary Fishery: 096 21332, moyfishery@ 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.
Irish Times
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Irish Times
Angling suspended at two of Ireland's top fisheries due to high water temperatures
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has suspended angling at two of Ireland's premier angling locations, Moy Fishery in Ballina and Erriff Fishery , due to high water temperatures. The Co Mayo fisheries were closed at the weekend after 'multiple high temperatures were recorded' and they will remain shut until further notice, the IFI said. The locations are important river stretches for salmon, trout and sea trout, attracting large numbers of anglers, including many from abroad, particularly at this time of the year. Recent dry and hot weather has caused water temperatures to exceed the 20 degrees threshold in both locations, the IFI added. It said it was guided by scientific advice that indicates 'a dramatic increase in angling-related mortalities at temperatures above 20 degrees'. READ MORE The fisheries would reopen once water temperatures return to levels where fish will not be thermally stressed. Temperatures offshore of Ireland and in inland rivers and lakes have been at elevated levels in recent years, probably due to climate change. In warmer temperatures, 'anglers should take extra precautions, such as limiting fish exposure to air or avoiding it completely where possible', it said. Both fisheries are owned by the State and operated by IFI. Other State-owned fisheries including Galway fishery on the river Corrib are also being monitored and may also be subject to closure. The IFI urged the public to report any instances of distressed fish, fish kills, illegal fishing, or pollution to the confidential number on 0818-347424. Anglers with bookings affected by the closures will be contacted by the IFI.
