Salmonid Stocks of the Cloonee Catchment in Co. Kerry

Abstract

An assessment of the status of the salmonids in the Cloonee system in Co Kerry is the objective of this work. The rivers and lakes make up a small coastal catchment, typical in many respects of those along the Western seaboard. The composition of its fish stocks is described; the strength of the salmonid species is evaluated and the factors which possibly affect their survival are listed. These estimates derive from observations made at a particular time but other details of the Cloonee system, its water chemistry, invertebrate community and nursery' areas of more lasting interest are also presented.