Angling

Important information for Salmon and sea trout anglers

Regulations have been introduced to combat Ireland's depleting Salmon stocks. The regulations follow a report issued by the Independent Salmon Group in October which found that most of the rivers in the Eastern Region i.e from Carlingford Lough in County Louth to Killen Point just east of Bannow Bay, Co. Wexford  are below the conservation limits.

For the County of Meath the regulations stipulate that for the River Boyne it is closed to angling for salmon and sea trout over 40cm and open to angling for sea trout under 40cm. The use of single barbless hooks must be used and worms are prohibited as bait.

If you would like a copy of the recommendations in full, email info@erfb.ie or refer to the Department of Marine website www.dcmnr.gov.ie.