The following rules form part of the constitution of the Association.
Members must abide by the Association rules at all times and obey any lawful direction given to them by landowners, fisheries protection staff or Garda.
All members must display on request their Membership card and must wear their Association Badge visibly on their Fishing Clothing.
Fishing open from March 1st until September 30th
Conservation Note * Brown trout under 11 inches and sea trout under 12 inches measured from tip of snout to fork of tail shall be returned to the waters without exception.
Illegal fishing for salmon in particular has had a long history in Ireland, traditionally poorer people 'poached' a salmon for the dinner table such were the times but over the past 30 - 40 years there are others who have turned the practice into a commercial enterprise in some cases passed from generation to generation. Stories abound throughout the countryside of salmon being sold from the boots of cars from house to house, to restaurants, bars and other dining establishments.
The Law is very clear in regards to the act of illegal fishing. Persons who fish illegally can and will be prosecuted, may have their car/boat/rods/nets other equipment seized and confiscated.
The Rivers Dee and Glyde are not exempt from the practice of poaching, the Fisheries board have taken a number of successful prosecutions over the years and continue to do so. The Association currently has 21 Fisheries protection Officers. Salmon stocks are under threat of extinction and the illegal catch and sale of Salmon further jeopardizes the survival of the species native to our rivers. Anyone who witnesses or notices suspicious activity on or near the rivers should notify the Fisheries Board officers or the Association Fisheries protection staff who are court appointed.
Report pollution/poaching
+353 (0)87 2544061
+353 (0)87 9879176
+353 (0)1 2787022
To report pollution or poaching 24 hours a day phone 1890 34 74 24
Members must abide by the Association rules at all times and obey any lawful direction given to them by landowners, fisheries protection staff or Garda.
All members must display on request their Membership card and must wear their Association Badge visibly on their Fishing Clothing.
Fishing open from March 1st until September 30th
Conservation Note * Brown trout under 11 inches and sea trout under 12 inches measured from tip of snout to fork of tail shall be returned to the waters without exception.
- Bag Limit of 3 Brown or Sea Trout per Angler per Day (above conservation note applies)
- Fishing rods including Fishing Rods + Tips which exceed a combined length of 12 feet are prohibited
- Maggot Fishing for Salmon prohibited (note below on mandatory catch and release)
- Catch and Release only on both Glyde and Dee for Salmon
- Ground baiting prohibited
- Gaffs prohibited
- Members are required to follow the country code: use stiles, close gates, don't litter, don't park blocking access to gates and lanes and be courteous to land owners.
Illegal fishing for salmon in particular has had a long history in Ireland, traditionally poorer people 'poached' a salmon for the dinner table such were the times but over the past 30 - 40 years there are others who have turned the practice into a commercial enterprise in some cases passed from generation to generation. Stories abound throughout the countryside of salmon being sold from the boots of cars from house to house, to restaurants, bars and other dining establishments.
The Law is very clear in regards to the act of illegal fishing. Persons who fish illegally can and will be prosecuted, may have their car/boat/rods/nets other equipment seized and confiscated.
The Rivers Dee and Glyde are not exempt from the practice of poaching, the Fisheries board have taken a number of successful prosecutions over the years and continue to do so. The Association currently has 21 Fisheries protection Officers. Salmon stocks are under threat of extinction and the illegal catch and sale of Salmon further jeopardizes the survival of the species native to our rivers. Anyone who witnesses or notices suspicious activity on or near the rivers should notify the Fisheries Board officers or the Association Fisheries protection staff who are court appointed.
Report pollution/poaching
+353 (0)87 2544061
+353 (0)87 9879176
+353 (0)1 2787022
To report pollution or poaching 24 hours a day phone 1890 34 74 24