The decision about the Boyne came after a very poor season last year when just a handful of salmon were hauled ashore. The Boyne Draft Fishermen have been taking part in the catch and release system for some years in an effort to assist with judging how healthy stocks of salmon are on the river. 2014 was one of the worst years for recorded fish yet, just 13 fish taken in nine days. Two years ago they landed 120 in a day…
Drogheda Independent, 17/01/15. Read the full article ‘Hopes for much better salmon year on Boyne‘.
