Problem Culvert in the Stinchar Valley

by | Nov 8, 2013 | Conservation, General

We electrofished the Traboyak burn last year at several sites. Although we found salmon parr at each site, we didn’t manage to find a single fry which points to an access issue somewhere in the lower reaches. The problem lies with the Culvert near the Barr road....

Spreading Knotweed on Marchburn

by | Nov 8, 2013 | General, Invasives

Despite our best efforts, we still come across instances where poor practice is likely to have caused Japanese Knotweed to spread. I’ve moaned about verge cutting in the past and this still continues seemingly unabated. Gordon last week visited the Marchburn...

The River Girvan District Salmon Fishery Board

by | Nov 7, 2013 | Events, General

The next River Girvan District Salmon Fishery Board meeting takes place at 6.30pm on 20th November at the Carrick Centre, Maybole. This meeting is open to the public (but they may not contribute). The Girvan AGM will follow at 7.00pm. The Triennial election of board...

Broodstock Tags

by | Nov 3, 2013 | Conservation, General

I’ve made a load of Brooodstck tags to keep a track of any salmon we take into the hatcheries before they are ready for stripping. Hopefully this will ensure there are no mix ups between fish from one part of a system and another. Unfortunately pre printed tags...