Water vole spotted at Belston

by | Apr 30, 2015 | Conservation, General

Max Stobbs called today to inform me that he thought he’s spotted a water vole at Belston. It appears he’s seen it a few time in front of the cabin which made me suspect it may be a rat so I asked him for a photo to confirm it’s identity. Both photos...

Day 3 at Caaf

by | Apr 29, 2015 | Conservation, General

We scaled our operation down today but still managed to net more wee trout. No rainbow or eels turned up in the nets, just lovely but small brownies. We started by emptying the fyke nets left overnight fully expecting to capture trout and eels but unfortunately it was...

Day 2 at Caaf

by | Apr 28, 2015 | Conservation, General

After an arduous shift yesterday, we set off bright an early for another day of netting at Caaf Reservoir. We had Max and Jim with us to help with relocating the fish to their new locations. Gary Anderson as ever was willing to get stuck in and that literally means...

Caaf Reservoir fish rescue commences

by | Apr 27, 2015 | Conservation, General

Finally after more than a year and a half in the planning, we arrived at Caaf reservoir this morning to remove as many trout and other species from the reservoir before the dam wall is breeched and the land reinstated. The restoration will take in the order of 36...

River Stinchar DSFB Triennial Meeting

by | Apr 17, 2015 | Events

The River Stinchar District Salmon Fishery Board announce that the next Board meeting will take place on Thursday 14th May at Colmonel Hall at the undernoted times. Board Meeting                             5.30pm Triennial Meeting                       6.30pm AGM and...