The Galway fishery will be closed from tomorrow morning, Saturday 11th July, as water temperatures have now exceeded 20°C.
If temperatures exceed 20°C on two readings within 24 hours, fisheries will be closed to all angling until further notice in accordance with IFI’s Warm Water Protocol.
IFI is guided by scientific advice that indicates a dramatic increase in angling-related mortalities at temperatures above 20 degrees.
Check Before Travelling
IFI encourages anglers to contact the fisheries for the latest advice before travelling.
- Galway Fishery: 091 562388, galwayfishery@fisheriesireland.ie
- Erriff Fishery: erriff.fishery@fisheriesireland.ie
- Moy Fishery: 096 21332, moyfishery@fisheriesireland.ie
- Cloongee Fishery: 096 21332, moyfishery@fisheriesireland.ie
- Ballyvary Fishery: 096 21332, moyfishery@fisheriesireland.ie
Fish Handling and Welfare
At all fisheries where catch-and-release angling is permissible, anglers should take extra precautions during times of warm temperatures to minimise the stress on fish such as 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.
See our guidelines to safe handling for catch and release.
The Galway, Erriff, Moy, Cloongee, Laune and Ballyvary fisheries are owned by the State, and operated by IFI.
IFI urges the public to report any instances of distressed fish, fish kills, illegal fishing, or water pollution to IFI’s confidential 24/7 number on 0818 34 74 24.
