Spawning is underway.
I took a trip up the upper Ayr where I’ve been regularly check for signs of spawning. With the recent cold weather, it seems that some fish have already spawned a few weeks earlier than normal. I spoke with the head bailiff this afternoon and he informed me that...22lb Irvine Salmon
First of all, I have to emphasise that this post isn’t designed to chastise an angler for killing a hen salmon in October or November but rather to make sure simple misconceptions don’t lead to similar incidents occurring in future. Of course it is an...Bailiff Training
Bailiff training got underway this evening with 17 candidates attending our offices to learn the finer points of bailiffing and how to get through the exam. Jim Henderson from the Nith DSFB generously gave his time to share his knowledge of the profession and to...Irvine Weirs
We met with SEPA today to identify priorities for restoration funding in the Irvine catchment. SEPA are required to improve all aspects of our rivers under The Water Framework Directive where they are less than good ecological status. They are actively working with...Holidays
I’m on holiday this week but I received a call this morning to say there were a few salmon running Catrine Dam so I headed over to see for myself. At this time of year we often hear calls for an extension to the salmon season as fish seem to be running the river...Photo Gallery
River Map Prints
We have three fine art map prints available to buy.
