by Stuart Brabbs | Apr 24, 2020 | Conservation
We received reports that the gravel bar at the mouth of the Stinchar was preventing smolts leaving and rendering them prone to high levels of predation in the estuary pool. We decided this warranted further investigation as this situation could lead to severe losses...
by Stuart Brabbs | Apr 21, 2020 | Conservation, General
The long awaited upgrade to the bywash at Catrine Dam was completed a couple of weeks ago just in time for the anticipated smolt run. This new bywash will function along with the old one that didn’t appear to be particularly attractive to smolts migrating...
by Stuart Brabbs | Mar 28, 2020 | Conservation
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by Stuart Brabbs | Mar 20, 2020 | Conservation
Most of our readers and followers will already be aware that we advise against artificial stocking strategies to enhance wild trout and salmon populations and there’s very good scientific reasoning reason behind this, not least that the evidence shows that while...
by Stuart Brabbs | Mar 18, 2020 | Conservation, General
Good news is that the work required at Catrine to improve smolt passage is underway. ART supported by the DSFB pressed SEPA and Catrine Community Renewables to make improvements at Catrine Dam since the scheme was commissioned as the original bywash appeared to be...
by Stuart Brabbs | Jan 16, 2020 | Conservation, General
We await the submitted catch returns for 2019 from the District Salmon Fishery Boards to arrive. Once we have them, we will compile the data and produce updated charts. I’ve included the charts for each DSFB controlled river showing catch returns and 5 year rod...