Here’s the link to the Rural Affairs Committee meeting that took place this morning after an motion to annul the proposed legislation on mandatory conservation measures for wild salmon. It explains the government’s position and response to many areas of concern raised by committee members and MSP’s. The motion was proposed by Alex Fergusson MSP. […]
Two Glasgow men were apprehended by bailiffs at Nethermills in Ayr fishing without written permission on Saturday. They were observed to be fishing illegally with raking gear and police attended. Their equipment was confiscated and the matter now lies with the procurator fiscal. They were fishing from the dams at Dam Park which is prohibited. […]
The problems with Catrine Fish Pass continue with still no resolution to the problems over the turbulence and accessibility at the entrance. We are informed that an experimental deflector will be attached to the side wall of the fish pass on the dam side to push water away from the entrance in a bid to […]
With the Conservation of Salmon (Annual Close Time and Catch and Release)(Scotland) Regulations 2014 coming into force prior to the beginning of the 2015 season i have created a link to an advice leaflet that can be referred to, or can be printed off by clubs to issue to members with permits. Catch and release leaflet […]
More challenges faced by bailiffs. Whilst on patrol bailiffs discovered man made structures in the upper reaches. These are a new addition to the system. The question routinely asked is this an attempt to improve resting places for migrating fish or something more sinister? The fact of the matter is it is unlawful to add […]
