Catrine Dam update

by | Jun 3, 2014 | Conservation, fishing, General

Work to the dam continues and I arrived yesterday morning to speak to the site agent about various concerns and was faced with a rapidly emptying Anderson’s pool with at least one adult salmon swimming around in the mirky water. I call the office immediately and...

Catrine Dam update

by | Jun 2, 2014 | Conservation, General

I didn’t manage to visit the dam towards the end of last week due to other commitments and as I didn’t receive a phone call from the contractors I presumed nothing too much had changed due to high water levels preventing them from undertaking the...

Doon Fencing Project

by | Jun 1, 2014 | Conservation, General

I’ve been visiting farms in the Doon catchment to encourage them to fence burns and water margins. The Doon DSFB has generously agreed to fund between 40 and 50% of the cost depending on the priority and expected benefits that will be achieved. I’ve added...

Progress at Catrine

by | May 23, 2014 | fishing, General

I am aware of increasing concern over the plight of the impending salmon runs. Anglers and Club officials have contacted me seeking information on what is happening and that is why I am updating the blog so regularly with details as they become clear to me. I’m...

River Ayr DSFB meeting

by | May 23, 2014 | Events, General

This is a quick reminder for those interested and wishing to attend; The next River Ayr DSFB meeting takes place on the 27th May at 7.00pm in Ayrshire Rivers Trust Offices, 1 Gibbs Yard, Auchincruive KA6 5HW This meeting is open to the Public although they have no...