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2014 Catch statistic from Ayrshire Rivers.
There can be no doubt in anyone's mind that the total catches reported from Ayrshire's rivers last season would be poorer than normal and after collating the available data, we have today submitted returns to the ASFB and District Salmon Fishery Boards. It amazes me...
Caaf Reservoir draw down
We've been in consultation with Scottish Water for around 1 year over the planned draw down of Caaf reservoir and breaching of the dam wall. Eventually, the plan is to restore the valley to as near the original profile and habitat as possible with the Caaf Water...
Slurry spreading
In the last two to three weeks, the volume of slurry that we've noticed spread on frozen fields has been incredible. At least in most cases, buffer strips have been left next to watercourses. Of course we understand that farmers take the opportunity to reduce the...
Public Consultation Launched
Public consultation on proposed consultation measures to introduce a licensing system for killing wild salmon in Scotland has today been launched by the Scottish Government. Details on the consultation and information on how you can respond can be found at:...
Irvine Catch Data for 2013
Annually ART compiles catch data from all Ayrshire Rivers for inclusion in the Association of Salmon Fishery Board's annual report. As the Rivers Irvine and Garnock don't have a District Salmon Fishery Board, catch data are submitted by Angling Club Secretaries to...
Cheapside Street Weir progress
Two or so years since I first reported to Scottish Water that the weir at Cheapside Street in Kilmarnock was crumbling as a result of the work in the Kilmarnock Water, today I attended a meeting with Scottish Water, SEPA and Aecom to discuss options on stabilising the...
River Doon Spate
Rainfall has kept the river levels up across Ayrshire in recent weeks with spate after spate raising waters near the bank tops and beyond. The Doon is slightly different to other Ayrshire Rivers due to the artificial levels supplied as compensation flow from Loch Doon...
Dean Ford update
Over the holiday period, the Kilmarnock Water rose to one of the highest levels recorded in the last 10 years and predictably, there was a mass of timber carried downstream. At the new box culvert bridge being installed to replace the old ford, a substantial quantity...
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River Map Prints
We have three fine art map prints available to buy.
