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...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.Progress at Catrine
I headed to Catrine this morning to see how work to the fish pass was progressing. After the job being stopped until a few issues were resolved, the contractors are back on site again this week. Yesterdays constant snow and rain in the upper Ayr catchment brought the...What to do if you discover Pollution
What to do if you discover pollution? Well I’ve been for a walk with the dogs today and I’m back home after discovering two burns polluted within the Water of Fail catchment. What should I do? I’ve listed the steps I intend to take to ensure that...Photo Gallery
River Map Prints
We have three fine art map prints available to buy.
