Kelts.

We have received reports that there are still a lot of kelts spread throughout the Ayrshire Rivers. Some of the fish that have been landed are said to be extremely well mended. Last week on the Doon, an angler returned a fish that he thought was a 'Springer' that on scale examination is likely to have been a Kelt.

At this time of the year it can be difficult to tell Spring fish from Kelts and as always, in the interest of conservation,we encourage anglers to return all Salmon before the 31st. of May. It is worth noting that the four Ayrshire River Salmon Fishery Boards codes of practice state that all Sea Trout should be returned throughout the season.