Anglers in Co Derry and the North East have been warned that the recent spell of hot weather has led to low river flows, high water temperatures and low oxygen levels - with many fish struggling to survive.
The Loughs Agency is advising anglers in the Foyle and Carlingford catchment areas to help preserve salmon and trout stocks in rivers following prolonged periods of hot weather across both the Foyle and Carlingford catchments.
The agency's head of science, Dr Sarah McLean, has expressed hope that anglers will proceed with caution
