Covid19 Update – It’s not time to wet the line just yet

The NCFFI having provided a proposal for a phased approach for a return to angling to our Sporting bodies, both North and South welcome the Irish governments considerations in the roadmap presented yesterday (01May). Our request involved cohesion across the 32 counties and we therefore hope to see a similar approach with restrictions relaxed for anglers in Northern Ireland within similar timelines.

The angling community has played their part in helping to eliminate the coronavirus and supported our front-line workers and health services to save lives.

We ask that you continue to do so and leave the rods at home this holiday weekend.

All club activities remain suspended with no competitions, coaching or training taking place. Fishing remains suspended on the Waterways Ireland navigation, ESB and IFI managed fisheries are closed as is the Public Angling Estate in Northern Ireland.

Our executive are working this weekend on our Angling Road Map. In the meantime remain vigilant, stay safe and we all look forward to a responsible return to fishing soon.