Smolt trap adventures

  A 6′ spate on the Ayr on Friday night highlighted the challenges involved in running a smolt trap on  a big river such as the Ayr. The trap had been released into a back water in anticipation of the spate where it was left high and dry when the water receded....

Smolt trap

After a long winter attending meetings, replying to consultations, submitting funding applications, writing reports etc., it is good to be out and about doing some biological work again.   Stuart collected the smolt trap from Galloway Fisheries Trust at the end of...

Late spawning

This was the scene on the River Ayr last week. However, now that the big thaw has arrived it is very interesting to hear reports of a lot of salmon spawning activity today. Large numbers of fish have been seen at some of the usual spawning locations. The 20th January...

Newsletter 2009

AIMS The aims of the Trust are to promote and support initiatives designed to conserve, enhance and develop our fisheries for the enjoyment of current and future generations and to preserve a valuable part of our natural heritage. ART LAUNCH The launch was held in...

Nice way to spend an hour

  More than a few days without an entry on a new blog site is clearly unacceptable so not before time here is the first entry.   This first post is by Brian Shaw, Senior biologist with the Trust, although other staff members will also contribute.   I had a meeting in...

Newsletter 2008

Ayrshire Rivers Trust Annual Christmas Raffle Draw Dec 17, 2008 The draw took place recently for our Annual Christmas Raffle – it was presided over by Mr John Scott MSP, and the winners are as follows:- Daiwa Fly Fishing Rod (Courtesy of...