Co Tyrone man convicted of fishing illegally and using incorrectly marked nets
A Lough Neagh commercial fisher has been fined at Dungannon Magistrates Court for two fishing offences.
John Quinn (52), of Derryloughan Road, Coalisland, was convicted at the court on Friday (April 17) of fishing illegally within 1610m of the defined mouth of a salmon river and of fishing with incorrectly marked fishing nets.
Quinn was found guilty on both counts and fined a total of £315, consisting of £150 for each charge with an offender levy of £15. The offences related to June 26 last year.
Meanwhile, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Inland Fisheries Inspectorate says it is committed to pursuing those who fish illegally including in areas that are frequented by Atlantic salmon and trout.
In a statement, DAERA added: “If you are aware or suspect illegal fishing, you should contact DAERA Inland Fisheries on 0300 200 7860 or outside office hours contact 0800 807 060.”