Anglers argue with new rules on salmon fishing

ANGLERS may win an exemption from tough new rules on salmon fishing which are due to be imposed in September.

The National Salmon Commission will today consider if it will impose new rules sanctioned by the Minister for Marine Dermot Ahern following evidence that salmon stocks have fallen to worryingly low levels.

Under the new rules, anglers were encouraged to voluntarily release all salmon caught during the month of August. However, one proposal to be considered by the Commission today is for that measure to be made mandatory from September 1.