Public urged to remain vigilant after Pacific salmon found in rivers

Thirty Pacific salmon have been found in nine Irish river systems since the first one was recorded in late June.

Public urged to remain vigilant after Pacific salmon found in rivers

Thirty Pacific salmon have been found in nine Irish river systems since the first one was recorded in late June.

Fisheries chiefs said one of the most recent non-native fish to be captured was a mature male, which was ready to spawn when it was found on August 9 on the Erriff in Co Mayo.

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