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The cray fish trap found in use on the Royal Canal, Kilcock
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) came across something a little fishy on the Royal Canal, Kilcock, Co Kildare this week.
IFI sprung into action when officials discovered a crayfish trap being used on the canal by a hapless fisherman, with a €150 fine promptly issued to the individual using the illegal net.
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Inland Fisheries Ireland is the agency that has the statutory responsibility for the protection, development, and management of Ireland’s 74,000 km of rivers and streams together with 128,000 lake hectares.
A coastal 12-mile jurisdictional limit is also included.
According to its website, IFI seized a total of 151 nets in 2023; 423 fish; and 286 rods/lines.
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