It is understood that the considerable number of dead fish found at Keeldra Lake recently is most probably from natural pollution. The Inland Fisheries sought the public’s assistance last week in their investigation into a large number of fish mortalities, especially perch at Lough Keeldra outside Mohill. Live fish, which were also observed in the lake, were in distress. The presence of blue/green algae is currently being considered as part of the investigations. The incident was reported to the Inland Fisheries on September 10th and the board asked the public to report any incident, or suspected incident, of pollution or deterioration of water quality and sightings of distressed fish…
Leitrim Observer, 18/09/13. Read the full article ‘Natural pollution at Keeldra Lake‘.