About SSTRAI

The Salmon and Sea Trout Recreational Anglers of Ireland represents and protect the rights of all affiliated angling clubs at local, national and international level. We will work assiduously on your behalf to promote the preservation and enhancement of salmon and sea trout populations in the country. SSTRAI works closely with the Angling Council of Ireland. SSTRAI executive member Martin Mc Enroe is president of the Angling Council of Ireland  and represents angling on the National Water Forum. SSTRAI Secretary Bob Seward, is Executive Administrator of Angling Council Ireland, Designated Liaison Person for Child Safeguarding and Garda Vetting.  Bob is also Safety Officer for SSTRAI and ACI. He has represented ACI and EAA at NASCO.  Bob is a Board member of Salmon Watch Ireland.  Andrew Morgan is Treasurer of ACI.

SSTRAI executive members meet with IFI and Government Departments on a regular basis to discuss issues of concern and to help develop angling in Ireland. SSTRAI works on the delivery of our youth and disability programmes with our partners in the ACI. In addition, SSTRAI and the ACI are represented on the IFI Salmon & Sea Trout Rehabilitation & Conservation Fund Evaluation Panel. This ensures that as contributors we can be satisfied and verify the assessment and fund distribution process is open fair and transparent.

SSTRAI has arranged an excellent insurance package with our angling colleagues in the Angling Council of Ireland. Marsh Insurance were recently appointed as brokers for SSTRAI. As members of the Federation of Irish Sport, we have benefited from the collective support and purchasing power of the other registered sporting NGB’s.

Our vision for the future is for an abundance of wild Atlantic Salmon and Sea Trout in our rivers and lakes. These migratory fish are a habitat indicator species. Wild Atlantic Salmon and Sea Trout will return to their natal rivers to spawn,

  • while those waterways remain unpolluted.
  • when they are not impeded during migration
  • as long as spawning targets are met, the presence of these wonderful fish in our rivers and lakes indicate a healthy habitat, when they keep returning we know it remains healthy.
  • We as the custodians of our rivers and lakes have an inherent duty to ensure these species are protected for generations to come.
  • We support the work of Salmon Watch Ireland in the conservation of wild Atlantic Salmon and Sea Trout.