Inland Fisheries Ireland says it is working closely with all relevant agencies as well as local community and angling groups to put “immediate measures” in place to re-open the Lanesborough fishery to angling after this month’s Asian clam scare.

As previously reported on Afloat.ie, IFI prohibited angling at the ‘hot water’ stretch in Lanesborough, Co Longford after confirmation that the invasive species Corbilcula fluminea was present downstream of the ESB plant on Lough Ree….

Afloat.ie 24/09/2014 Read the article ‘Measures Outlined To Tackle Asian Clam In Longford Angling Waters