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  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. By...

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...

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...

  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...

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 Daiwa)                        ...

Oct 2007 FSA Guidance Note on Anisakis worm infestation of wild salmon September 2007 Reference: FSH/0015 Guidance concerning Wild Salmon and the Anisakis parasite. It has come to our attention that there has been an increased prevalence of wild salmon in UK rivers...

September 2006 - Fisherman’s Supper This year the Fisherman’s Supper will be held at the Cariston Hotel in Ayr on Friday 20th October. The evening will include a guest speaker, an excellent meal and the opportunity to meet anglers from across Ayrshire and beyond....