The Government has announced phased easing of public health restrictions. Since 12th April 2021, anglers can travel within their county or within 20km of their home if crossing county boundaries.

From 26th April Charter Fishing boats can resume angling under guidelines which limits the number of houshold on board to 2. Outdoor underage training can resume in pods of up to 15. 

The Government has published a medium-term strategy Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19. Ireland is currently at Level 5.

At Level 5, the public health risk means that you will be asked to stay at home, except for travel for essential work, education or other essential purposes, or to take exercise within your county or up to 20km from home.

During level 5 restrictions, only essential workers can travel to work.

Read more about Level 5 restrictions.

Inland Fisheries Ireland offers the following information to anglers as a guideline only. Government advice to stop the spread of coronavirus is BE RESPONSIBLE, BE SAFE.

Tourist anglers

Restrictions on travel to Ireland are in place. If you travel to Ireland from certain countries you have to pay for mandatory hotel quarantine. Visiting international anglers should refer to government guidelines ‘Arriving to Ireland from another country’ for up-to-date advice.

General Guidance for everyone

  • Follow Government protocolsand public health guidelines.
  • STAY homeif you have symptoms
  • Observe physical distancingby keeping at least 2 metres apart, if not possible wear a face covering.
  • Park legally and responsibly if driving to outdoor amenities.
  • Respect our emergency services and avoid activities that could potentially lead to emergency call outs.
  • Respect the environment, animals & wildlife and dispose of waste properly.
  • Travel separately, unless from the same household and visit outdoor areas at off peak times if possible.

Fish stocking

IFI has resumed stocking fish.

All Anglers

Follow up-to-date Government advice, however changes to Government advice may result in amendments to this information. To stay safe, anglers should follow public health guidelines:

  • People may meet with people from one other household in outdoor settings when taking exercise.
  • Underage anglers may train outdoors in pods of up to 15.
  • No competitions.
  • No indoor or outdoor gatherings.

Boat Anglers

Max 2 persons in small boats to comply with physical distancing (unless from same household). Remember to maintain physical distancing on board and at slipways and access points.

Charter Boat Fishing

Max 2 housholds to make up the anglers onboard

Guides & Ghillies

During level 5 restrictions, only essential workers can travel to work. 

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BE RESPONSIBLE – BE SAFE

The power to control this pandemic is still in our hands

Inland Fisheries Ireland offers the following information to anglers as a guideline only. Government advice to stop the spread of coronavirus is BE RESPONSIBLE, BE SAFE.