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Salmon and trout find an unexpected home – Irish Times

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IFI Staff
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Officers from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) found a silver surprise during a recent operation to relocate fish from the Llys-y-Frân reservoir basin, a large overspill pool to the Afon Syfni in Pembrokeshire.

By chance officers came across a large number of young salmon and trout living in the stilling basin, an unexpected home as they usually prefer to live in rivers and streams….

Irish Times  02/01/2017  Read the full article ‘Salmon and trout find an unexpected home’

Winter Tuition & Courses for 2017 on the Munster Blackwater

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IFI Staff
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Norman practicing his casting on the Blackwater
Norman practicing his casting on the Blackwater

Guide Glenda Powell of the Blackwater Salmon Fishery informs us of the following Courses in 2017;
February 1st is Opening Day and we would like to welcome you to the start of the new season with a breakfast roll and a fun casting/gear clinic. Spaces are limited and the cost is €15. Booking is essential please. (Almost Full)
February 4th I will be running a workshop on Casting and fishing sinking/skagit lines and heavy flies workshop at Kilmurry. The cost is €150 per person including lunch and fishing. Maximum 6 participants. (1 space left)
March 25th Spey Casting for beginners including lunch and fishing. The cost is €150 per person. Maximum 6 participants.
April 8th Spey Casting for Improvers including lunch and fishing. The cost is €150 per person. Maximum 6 participants.
Please contact Glenda on [email protected] for more details.

Norman practicing his casting on the Blackwater
Norman practicing his casting on the Blackwater

Go Fishing…

Blackwater Salmon Fishery
Blackwater Salmon Fishery has 3 beats downstream of the weir and 2 upstream of the weir. Blackwater Salmon Fishery offers fishing on approximately 5 miles of the river Blackwater. The fishing is spread throughout the middle section of the river to offer good sport throughout the fishing season. Due to the location of the beats, fishing can still usually be offered in low or high water.
Contact Glenda Powell: Lismore, Co Waterford,
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +353 (0) 872351260 Telephone: +353 (0) 5853929
Web: www.blackwatersalmonfishery.com

Wild brown trout from the Grand Canal for Paul O'Donnell

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IFI Staff
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Paul O'Donnell with his cracking trout before he released it back
Paul O'Donnell with his cracking trout before he released it back

Angler Paul O’Donnell finished 2016 out in style with a lovely catch and release in Kildare.
Paul was fishing in a new spot. He had fished the week before and had a couple of dropped runs. On Wednesday morning December 28th he set up a float legered sprat and after about 35 mins had a solid run, wound down and struck hard.
Paul thought he had a nice pike until it leapt clear of the water. He is a member of north Kildare trout anglers and fish the Liffey and grew up fishing trout in his home county, Donegal, but this is a new personal best for wild brown trout…and from a canal whilst fishing for pike! After a couple of photos and taking measurements, she was released and shot off. 28 inched btw. Unfortunately Paul did not carry weighing scales.
Well done on a fine fish Paul.

Paul O'Donnell with his cracking trout before he released it back
Paul O’Donnell with his cracking trout before he released it back

73 rivers open for salmon angling in 2017 

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myleskelly
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Minister Orders  review of “Catch and Release” Element of Fisheries Management Policy

Mr. Sean Kyne T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, has approved a suite of regulations and bye-laws that will govern the wild salmon and sea trout fisheries in 2016. These will come into effect from Sunday 1 January 2017.
Minister Kyne said “In all, 73 rivers will open for angling activity in 2017 and this will provide opportunities for all to share this important natural resource on a sustainable basis.  46 of these rivers will be fully open with a further 27 for angling on a “catch & release” basis. ”

The Minister has also directed that Inland Fisheries Ireland IFI carry out a full review of the Catch and Release element of fisheries management policy ahead of the 2018 season.

He said, “Ireland has been managing fisheries in accordance with the scientific advice since 2006 and that will continue.  However, I am keen that after 10 years, the catch and release element of the policy is examined to explore whether changes might actually benefit the management of our fisheries” 

Minister Kyne received management advice in relation to over 140 genetically individual wild salmon stocks in Ireland IFI, in advance of setting out the legislation for 2017. This advice was also made available as part of a public consultation process.  This was based on the scientific assessment of the current status of all stocks carried out by the independent Standing Scientific Committee on Salmon. This committee comprises scientists from IFI, an Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), the Marine Institute, the Loughs Agency, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI- Northern Ireland) other State bodies and third level institutions.

Over 90 submissions were considered as part of the public consultation process. Based on this the Minister has introduced conservation measures for the management of the wild salmon and sea trout fishery in 2017.

Management advise based on the Independent Standing Scientific Committee for Salmon (SSCS) assessment of rivers/estuaries/harbours is that:-

  • 46 rivers should be open as a surplus of fish has been identified in these rivers;
  • 27 rivers should be classified as open for “catch and release” angling; and
  • 73 rivers should be closed as they have no surplus of fish available for harvest.

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All the 2017 regulations are available to view at https://fishinginireland.info/salmon/salmontagging.htm

Note for editors

Summary of main changes to the management of the wild salmon fishery in 2017

4 Rivers which were open in 2016 will be “catch & release” in 2017
Screebe (Connemara Fishery District), Owenwee (Ballinakill Fishery District), Glenamoy (Bangor Fishery District) and Glen (Ballyshannon Fishery District).

1 River which were open in 2016 will close in 2017 Owenacurra (Cork Fishery District) .

6 Rivers which were open for catch and release in 2016 will close in 2017 Slaney (Wexford Fishery District), Collligan (Waterford Fishery District), Shrahmore (Bangor Fishery District) Cloonamore (Ballina Fishery District) Owenwee Ballyshannon Fishery District) Eske (Ballyshannon Fishery District) and Tullaghobegley (Letterkenny Fishery District).

1 River which was C&R in 2016 will be open in 2017 Croanshagh (Glanmore River and Lake) (Kerry Fishery District).

S.I. No.  636 of 2016 Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2016

This Statutory Instrument provides for the quotas of fish that can be harvested by commercial fishing engines and rod and line from those rivers identified in Schedule 2 of the regulation and also provides for the use of brown tags in specified rivers identified in Schedule 4 of the regulation.

Conservation of Salmon and Sea trout (Closed Rivers) Bye-law No. C.S. 321, 2016

This Bye-law prohibits the taking or attempting to take by rod and line salmon and sea trout (over 40 cm) in the rivers specified in the Bye-law. The Conservation of Salmon and Sea Trout (Closed Rivers) Bye-law No. C.S. 320, 2015 is revoked.

Conservation of Salmon and Sea trout (Bag Limits) Bye-law No. 944, 2016

This Bye-law provides for an annual bag limit of 10 fish being either salmon or sea trout (over 40 cm) per angler and provides for a season bag limit of 3 fish in the period 1 January to 11 May, a daily bag limit of 3 fish from 12 May to 31 August and a daily bag limit of 1 fish from 1 September to the end of the season. The Bye-law also provides for the use of single barbless hooks and prohibits the use of worms as bait once the specified numbers of fish have been caught in the specified periods.  The Conservation of Salmon and Sea Trout (Bag Limits) Bye-law No. 934, 2015 is revoked.

Conservation of Salmon and Sea trout (Catch and Release) Bye-law No. 945, 2016

This bye-law provides for catch and release in respect of salmon and sea trout (over 40 cm) in rivers that are meeting at least 65% of their Conservation Limit as stated in the Bye-law. The Bye-law also provides for the use of single barbless hooks and prohibits the use of worms as bait in angling for salmon and sea trout over 40 cm. The Conservation of Salmon and Sea Trout (Catch and Release) Bye-law No. 935, 2015 is revoked.

Angling Byelaw 943, 2016

This Bye-law prohibits the use of any fish hooks, other than single barbless hooks, prohibits the use of worms as bait in angling for all species of fish in the waters specified in the Bye-law, and revokes Angling Bye-law No. 936, 2015.

Conservation of Sea Trout Bye-Law No. 946, 2016

This Bye-law provides for a daily bag limit of 3 sea trout (less than 40cm in length) and provides for the use of single barbless hooks and prohibits the use of worms as bait once the specified number of sea trout have been caught. The Conservation of Sea Trout Bye-Law No. 937, 2015 is revoked.

Contact

Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment
29-31 Adelaide Road, Dublin, D02 X285, Ireland

www.dccae.ie | @Dept_ccae

T:+353 1 678 2441 | M:087 6937 580 | E:[email protected]

Over 500 Dublin kids take part in youth fishing initiative in 2016

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Orla Sheils
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Over 500 Dublin kids take part in youth fishing initiative in 2016  

Over 500 children and young people from the Greater Dublin Area have taken up fishing in 2016. Inland Fisheries Ireland’s Dublin Angling Initiative, which aims to promote, develop and improve angling in the Dublin area, has seen significant demand for its services during the year.

Young people from the areas of Darndale, Jobstown, Mulhuddart, Whitechurch as well as inner city youth projects took part in this year’s programme which saw them take fishing lessons, participate in fishing trips and competitions, visit Naval ships and enjoy family fishing days. Environmental talks and lessons were also held with many national and secondary schools, summer project and youth services taking part in the programme during the summer months.

The Dublin Angling Initiative caters for anyone interested in angling, from the complete novice to the more advanced angler with exposure given to each of the different types of fishing. Fishing presentations and tours provide an insight into fish, their habitat, conservation measures and education regarding local fishing areas. Inland Fisheries Ireland’s Dublin Angling Initiative has seen thousands of young people participate in the programme since its inception over 20 years ago. The initiative has been a catalyst to the founding of many fishing clubs by these young people.

Brian Beckett, Inland Fisheries Ireland Director of the Eastern River Basin District said: “We’re delighted to see so many young people picking up a fishing rod for the first time and returning to it over the summer months. Fishing is a hobby that can be enjoyed at any age or ability, in urban and rural settings and it has a wealth of health and well-being benefits associated with it. We have seen significant demand and participation in the programme this year in Dublin and we hope to see that trend continue.”

Ciaran Byrne, CEO of Inland Fisheries Ireland said: “Ireland has some of the best wild fisheries in Europe and offers a unique destination for domestic and visiting anglers alike. It is only fitting that we introduce our young people to this fisheries resource and show them its value from a personal recreational viewpoint and as something which brings huge economic worth to this country. As part of the Dublin Angling Initiative, we also build awareness and understanding of the importance of protection and conservation of the resource. We hope that these young people will bring this appreciation of the resource with them into later life.”

Inland Fisheries Ireland’s Dublin Angling Initiative welcomes enquiries from all groups or individuals interested in its programmes and services. For further information, visit www.fisheriesireland.ie.

 

 

Free digital skills training available to anglers

By
Orla Sheils
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Do you know someone who is struggling to get online? New basic digital skills training is now available from 15 community and not-for-profit organisations nationwide who will deliver the free training to more than 26,000 people during 2017.

If there is someone in your angling club or organisation who needs some support in growing their confidence and ability online, then why not get in touch with the groups providing training?

The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten, T.D., has awarded €2.2m to the 15 community and not-for-profit organisations to provide basic digital skills training under his Department’s new Digital Skills for Citizens Grant Scheme.

Minister Naughten said: “For those already online, the benefits of the internet are clear. A few simple steps and a digital world opens before you – one where old friends can catch up, businesses and customers can find each other and access to information is easy.

In a ‘connected’ society, digital skills for everyone are absolutely essential if we’re going to realise the full social and economic potential of this digital world.But many people have never had a chance to learn these skills. Helping these individuals, communities and businesses acquire them is a significant policy priority for me.

That is the idea behind my Department’s Digital Skills for Citizens Scheme. It aims to give people the confidence, motivation and skills to take their first steps online, so that they can play their part in an increasingly digital world.Working in partnership with the 15 community and not-for-profit organisations that have been awarded grant funding, we are actively supporting people to move online and enjoy all that the internet offers.”

A full geographic spread of classes, engaging deeply with communities across every county, will be ensured and monitored under the Scheme.

Details relating to the 15 organisations which were successful in the Department of Communication’s recent competitive call for proposals are set out in the table below.

Grantee
Number of non-liners to be trained
Grant Amount
Age Action Ireland Ltd
2,461
€221,490
Ballyhoura Development Company Ltd (Limerick)
1,000
€90,000
County Sligo Leader Partnership Company Ltd (Sligo)
1,000
€92,000
ECDL Ireland Ltd
1,000
€90,000
Family Carers Ireland Ltd
1,000
€92,000
Fast Track into Information Technology (FIT)
4,000
€320,000
IE Domain Registry Ltd
1,000
€100,000
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Ltd (Westmeath)
1,300
€105,599
Meath Community Rural & Social Development Partnership Ltd
1,000
€85,000
(NCBI) National Council for the Blind Group
1,000
€100,000
Roscommon Integrated Development Company Ltd
7,000
€595,000
South East Community Training & Education Centre   Ltd
1,000
€85,000
St Catherine’s Community Services Centre Ltd
1,000
€85,000
The Cork Academy of Music Ltd
1,000
€80,000
Third Age Foundation Co. Ltd
1,000
€80,000

 

Five angling projects awarded funding – Leitrim Observer

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IFI Staff
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Five angling development projects in Leitrim have been awarded funding to improve angling access in the area.
The projects are some of 50 angling development projects across the country which will receive support from Inland Fisheries Ireland to the value of €500,000 in total as part of its Capital Works Fund.
The projects, which focus on improving angling access and infrastructure, will be delivered in 2017….

Leitrim Observer   21/12/2016  Read the full article ‘Five angling projects awarded funding’

Try out sea angling in 2017 – The Galway Advertiser

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IFI Staff
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Have you ever thought about casting your line and trying out sea angling? If you have, there is good news this New Year, because the Connacht Provincial Council of the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers are looking for new members.
Male and female novices will be shown the ropes by experienced anglers. Why not join and take part in a fun sport which is right on your doorstep all along the west coast.
Juniors and youths get taught by qualified angling coaches. If you are already an experienced angler, then why not try out the competitive world of the club match scene? Go on to represent your province at the interprovincials and maybe your country at the internationals….

The Galway Advertiser 22/12/2016  Read the full article ‘Try out sea angling in 2017’

Angling development projects in Cork awarded funding from Inland Fisheries Ireland – Cork.ie

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IFI Staff
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Five angling development projects in Cork have been awarded funding to improve angling access in the area. The projects are some of 50 angling development projects across the country which will receive support from Inland Fisheries Ireland to the value of €500,000 in total as part of its Capital Works Fund. The projects, which focus on improving angling access and infrastructure, will now be delivered in 2017. Applications for over 100 projects were received bringing the total value of projects looking for funding to above €2million….

Cork.ie  21/12/2016  Read the full article ‘Angling development projects in Cork awarded funding from Inland Fisheries Ireland’

Boost for angling in Ballinamore & Carrigallen – Leitrim Observer

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IFI Staff
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Angling to stimulate economic development in Leitrim as Ballinamore/Carrigallen area receives €100,000 for fishing facility.
Ballinamore has been awarded €100,000 to assist in the development of an angling facility as a result of a funding submission from Leitrim County Council with support from Inland Fisheries Ireland.
The funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs under the REDZ (Rural Economic Development Zone) Initiative aims to stimulate economic development in rural towns and their hinterlands. The angling facility will improve the access to angling in the area and will drive angling visitors to the area….
Leitrim Observer  21/12/2016  Read the full article ‘Boost for angling in Ballinamore & Carrigallen’

 

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