High temperatures at Galway, Moy, Cloongee, Erriff fisheries
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is notifying anglers of the possible closure of the Galway Fishery, Moy Fishery, Cloongee Fishery, Ballyvary and Erriff Fishery due to high water temperatures.
Water temperatures have exceeded 19C today on the Erriff, My Fishery and Cloongee, while Galway is just below 19C and increasing.
If temperatures exceed 20C on two consecutive readings, 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.
