Public consultation launched in Derry for angling and fisheries improvement in Foyle

A public consultation on Loughs Agency’s angling and fisheries improvement strategy and action plans for Foyle and Carlingford has been launched.The consultation, which will run for a period of eight weeks, will provide members of the public with the opportunity to share their thoughts on the Agency’s plans for improving angling and fisheries products in the catchment areas.Three informative, data-led documents have been drafted by Loughs Agency, which aim to provide a baseline for how best to implement changes that will have a real and lasting impact on angling and fisheries in the coming years.These documents are the Fisheries and Angling Improvement Strategy for Foyle and Carlingford 2022-2030; Angling Action Plan for Foyle and Carlingford 2022-2030; and Fisheries Improvement Action Plan for Foyle and Carlingford 2022-2030.

Sharon McMahon, Loughs Agency CEO, commented: “This public consultation will allow us to ensure all views are taken into consideration as we aim to deliver an outcome-orientated approach to fisheries and angling improvement.This work will help in the delivery of meaningful changes to fisheries and angling in Foyle and Carlingford.