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DEFA urges public to remain vigilant

Wed, 31 Oct 2018

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is asking for the public’s help in protecting salmon and sea trout by reporting illegal fishing activity.

DEFA is urging the public to report suspected illegal activity at the earliest possible opportunity, either to the Fisheries Directorate (685857) or to the local police station if the Department’s offices are closed.

Typical signs to look out for are tyre marks going onto the beach, vehicles on the beach during the hours of darkness and small boats near the shore.

Suspicious activities during the hours of darkness include lights on rivers, as it is illegal to locate or disturb any fish in inland waters with a light.

Fishing for salmon and sea trout in Manx rivers is now closed until 1st April to allow fish to spawn undisturbed and there is a complete prohibition on fishing for these fish at any time at sea, in a harbour or from the foreshore.

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