Updates: As of 28 May Cloongee, the Galway Fishery and the River Erriff have closed due to high water temperatures.
We are monitoring the Ballyvary Fishery currently and will advise if the criteria for closure are met.
Please be advised that there may be further closures at fisheries as water temperatures continue to rise.
27 May 2026
Over the last few days water temperatures have been climbing and on some rivers the temperatures are a cause for concern. During periods of warmer water temperatures, all anglers should take extra precautions while fishing to ensure the welfare of the fish they catch. We recommend keeping any fish you catch in the water while unhooking and limiting exposure to air where possible.
Moy Fishery and Cloongee
In addition, IFI advises that the Moy Fishery and Cloongee on the River Moy in Mayo may be closed to protect fish from potentially lethal thermal stress.
Water temperatures above 18°C can cause species such as Atlantic salmon and brown trout to suffer thermal stress.
Fisheries will be closed when two individual spot checks record water temperatures at or in excess of 20°C in a single 24 hour period.
Anglers should contact the Moy Fishery Office to check the latest advice before travelling.
Moy Fishery: 096 21332 or 096 22669, Moyfishery@fisheriesireland.ie
Please remember to report any instances of distressed fish, fish kills, illegal fishing, pollution to IFI’s confidential 24/7 number on 0818 34 74 24.
