News
Fish rescue at Catrine Dam
One concern we had at Catrine was the lack of plans to rescue fish from the depleted work area. The requirement for this became obvious to most very quickly and this morning I approached the Contractors and Catrine Community Trust on the matter. After brief...
Bio-security and fisheries
In light of the disease outbreak that forced a local fishery to shut until the problem is rectified, we are keen to see all fisheries (river and still-waters) operating in Ayrshire improve bio security measures at their waters. As a simple precautionary measure, all...
Catrine Dam, works under way
After years in the development and planning, work to stabilise Catrine Dam and improve the fish pass is now under way. I met with SEPA, CCT and the contractors this morning to discuss concerns I highlighted last week over the altered flow down the fish pass. We...
Non Native Species in the River Ayr and Doon
We have received several reports recently of rainbow trout being caught on the River Ayr and Doon and I have received photos from reliable sources of these fish caught on both rivers. Whilst this situation is not good, these fish should be thinned out quickly by the...
DSFB Meetings
The next River Stinchar DSFB meeting will be held at Colmonell Village Hall prior to the AGM at 5.30pm and 6.30pm respectively. A Public meeting will follow at 7.30pm public. Anyone wishing to raise points for the Board to consider should write to the Clerk to the...
Irvine Valley meeting
Helen and I attended a meeting with representatives from Galston Angling Club, East Ayrshire Council and SEPA this morning to discuss the possibilities of improving fish passage on the Downie and Hag Burns. The Roads Department were in attendance and gave us their...
Doon Freshet
Following a request from the Doon DSFB, we arranged through SEPA and Scottish Power for an artificial freshet to help flush smolts down the river and out to sea. The compensation flow normally stands at 45million gallons per day and this has been increased over a 48...
River Doon Code of Practice for Anglers
The River Doon District Salmon Fishery Board recently agreed a new code of practice for anglers. Until their web site is live, the Trust has agreed to publicise this document on their behalf.
Photo Gallery
River Map Prints
We have three fine art map prints available to buy.
