Galway Fishery, Moy Fishery and Erriff Fishery in Co. Mayo now closed to angling
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is suspending angling at the Galway Fishery in Galway due to high water temperatures.
The Co. Galway fishery is closed to all angling from midnight on Monday May 19th after multiple high water temperatures were recorded, and remains closed until further notice.
The Erriff Fishery and Moy Fishery in Co. Mayo are also closed to all angling because of elevated temperatures.
Recent dry and hot weather has caused water temperatures to exceed the 20 degrees Celsius threshold in these locations recently.
IFI is guided by scientific advice that indicates a dramatic increase in angling-related mortalities at temperatures above 20 degrees.
The Galway Fishery will re-open once water temperatures return to levels where fish will not be thermally stressed.
Anglers with bookings affected by the closure will be contacted by IFI.
Anglers should contact the fisheries to check the latest advice before travelling.
- Galway Fishery: 091 562388, galwayfishery@fisheriesireland.ie
- Moy Fishery: 096 21332 or 096 22669, moyfishery@fisheriesireland.ie
- Erriff Fishery: 095 42382, erriff.fishery@fisheriesireland.ie
At fisheries where angling is permissible, anglers should take extra precautions during times of warmer temperatures to minimise the stress on brown trout and Atlantic salmon.
Anglers using catch-and-release methods are encouraged to limit the exposure of fish to air, or avoid it completely where possible.
The Moy, Galway and Erriff fisheries are owned by the State and operated by IFI.
Other State-owned fisheries are also being monitored.
IFI urges the public to report any instances of distressed fish, fish kills, illegal fishing, or pollution to IFI’s confidential 24/7 number on 0818 34 74 24.
