by Stuart Brabbs | May 19, 2014 | fishing, General
In light of the disease outbreak that forced a local fishery to shut until the problem is rectified, we are keen to see all fisheries (river and still-waters) operating in Ayrshire improve bio security measures at their waters. As a simple precautionary measure, all...
by Stuart Brabbs | May 16, 2014 | Conservation, fishing, General
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...
by Stuart Brabbs | May 13, 2014 | Conservation, fishing, General
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...
by Stuart Brabbs | May 8, 2014 | General
The next River Stinchar DSFB meeting will be held at Colmonell Village Hall prior to the AGM at 5.30pm and 6.30pm respectively. A Public meeting will follow at 7.30pm public. Anyone wishing to raise points for the Board to consider should write to the Clerk to the...
by Stuart Brabbs | May 7, 2014 | General
Helen and I attended a meeting with representatives from Galston Angling Club, East Ayrshire Council and SEPA this morning to discuss the possibilities of improving fish passage on the Downie and Hag Burns. The Roads Department were in attendance and gave us their...
by Stuart Brabbs | May 7, 2014 | fishing, General
Following a request from the Doon DSFB, we arranged through SEPA and Scottish Power for an artificial freshet to help flush smolts down the river and out to sea. The compensation flow normally stands at 45million gallons per day and this has been increased over a 48...