Irish anglers and tourist anglers we must Unite so have your say on this.
Hi Vincent Waterville is a free lake it was given to the people of Ireland how dare ifI try and introduce new measures they should have no right to set limits this organisation should be disbanded they never help fisheries it’s all negativity by them. Leave currane alone it’s our peoples lough. Simon
Hi Vincent I read your story tonight about the new regulations for Lough Currane I think it’s an absolute disgrace that ifi have introduced these without consultation with the businesses and the local anglers in Waterville, common sense has gone out the window surely they could give anglers at least 1 tag for the spring fishing. I think it’s sending out the completely wrong message its making it look like the anglers are the problem which is so far from the truth. Closing the spring fishing will Be a huge loss to Waterville so many businesses will suffer, Waterville is suffering enough major hotels closed and if these regulations are passed more businesses will fold , I say to ifI please put things right and use a little bit of common sense .save our village and our visitors. John
Hi Vincent I think you should start a petition to stop these regulations ifi have gone too far this time save our fishing. If these regulations are passed I don’t think many licences will be purchased in 2026 and the spring anglers will be lost forever in Waterville. David
Subject: Urgent Appeal on New Lough Currane Regulations
Dear IFI,
I am deeply concerned about the new regulations for Lough Currane. Introducing these measures without consulting local businesses and anglers in Waterville is unacceptable. Common sense has gone out the window.
At the very least, anglers should be allowed one tag for spring fishing. Closing the spring season sends the wrong message—it unfairly portrays anglers as the problem, which is far from the truth.
This decision will have a devastating impact on Waterville. Our village is already struggling, with major hotels closed and businesses barely surviving. If these regulations go ahead, more businesses will fold.
I urge IFI to reconsider, engage with the community
