Recreational angling on the River Suir is set for a change with the introduction of a new bye-law.
Anglers fishing for salmon and sea trout on the Suir cannot now use worms, prawn, shrimp or any other crustacean or artificial forms of these as bait while only single barbless hooks can be used.
From May 12th to September 30th the bye-law provides for a bag limit of 5 fish for the season subject to a daily bag limit of 1 fish.
The majority of anglers had sought the changes which have now been signed into law.
According to Inland Fisheries Ireland this bye-law is applicable to the 2013 season only.
