Updated Roadmap for returning to Angling [updated 10 August]

The Government has decided based on NPHET advice that the current public health measures will remain in place, the country will NOT be progressing to Phase...

Podcast: Ireland on the Fly

Daire Whelan has started a new Irish fly fishing podcast called Ireland on the Fly, with news and interviews covering salmon, sea trout, brown...

New study reveals the migration route of Atlantic salmon at sea and raises concerns...

The study, led by the Arctic University of Norway, involved a cooperative research study by ten Universities and Institutions across Europe, including Inland Fisheries...
Chub River Inny June 2020

Chub an Invasive Species confirmed on the River Inny

Chub an Invasive Species confirmed on the River Inny Inland Fisheries Ireland are investigating the extent of the invasion Inland Fisheries Ireland have confirmed the re-appearance...

Third ever International Women’s Fly Fishing Day to be celebrated on September 10th

The third ever International Women’s Fly Fishing Day (IWFFD) will take place on Saturday 10th September 2022. It’s planned that at 11am, in every time-zone across the world, that female fly-anglers will post photos or videos of themselves to Face Book or to Instagram that will show their enjoyment of flyfishing.

Level 5 lockdown extended to 5 March, what it means for anglers

The Government has extended the Covid-19 Level 5 restrictions until 05 March 2021. Travel restrictions mean anglers must stay within 5km of their home....

Convictions, fines and boat forfeiture for illegal fishing in Dundalk

Two men in Dundalk have been convicted of illegally killing pike and have been ordered to pay fines following prosecutions taken by Inland Fisheries...
wfd reports

Sixteen lake surveys published

Inland Fisheries Ireland's National Research Survey Programme has today publised 16 reports. Each report summarises the results of the 2022 fish stock survey carried...

Angling and Coronavirus – Return to Level 5 Measures

The Government has moved the entire country to Covid-19 Level 5 restrictions from 24th December 2020 until 12th January 2021. Travel restrictions mean anglers must...

2021 – A new salmon season

2021 – A new salmon season Anglers encouraged to remember public health advice and fish sustainably As a new salmon season dawns on the 1st...