Catrine update

by | Jun 27, 2014 | Conservation, fishing

I received a call from an angler today informing me that there were 4 dead salmon in the Voes at Catrine. I was sceptical as adult salmon can’t access the goes but I went to check anyway. There were no dead salmon in the Voes or the river. I arrived as the...

Pollution on the Hag Burn, Irvine catchment.

by | Jun 26, 2014 | General

I was just in the door this evening when I received a call from two Irvine Bailiffs concerned about pollution they had found on the Hag Burn near Galston. They had called SEPA at 4.30pm but were told that someone would try to attend tomorrow. They didn’t feel...

Photos from Catrine this morning

by | Jun 26, 2014 | General

I returned to Catrine first thing this morning to see the shutters come off yesterday’s concrete pours. Everything seems fine and the joiners quickly set about fitting the formwork for the crest of the weir that they hope to pour tomorrow. Over the weekend,...

Irvine Valley

by | Jun 24, 2014 | Electrofishing, fishing, General

We were back at Darvel this afternoon meeting with fish pass designers in an effort to take forwards the local angling club’s hopes for improved fish passage at the Mill Dam. We now have to wait for more accurate costings to come in to us and then we will start...

Concrete set at Catrine

by | Jun 19, 2014 | Conservation, fishing, General

After a few days off, I visited Catrine Dam yesterday morning expecting to see Anderson’s work complete as I was under the impression that the contractor had planned to work last weekend to ensure they made the most of the dry weather. They did, but not on...

Salmon Fly Tying Competition

by | Jun 19, 2014 | Events, General

We are always looking to raise funds for the Trust and we do so through our annual membership scheme, fisherman’s supper and quiz night. This year we have decided to add something a bit different and hold a fly tying competition. Please have a look at the rules...