Author: Bailiff Coordinator
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Wild Fisheries Reform
in NewsThe Scottish Government today made an announcement on the killing of wild salmon in Scotland. This means the Ayr is now a catch and release fishery for salmon, the conservation regulations already in place meant all fish were to be returned until 31st March 2016, the regulations and relevant legislation will be amended to extend…
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UPPER REACHES AYR & LUGAR
in NewsThe upper reaches on both the Ayr and Lugar are reporting numbers of salmon in pools up and down the beats. Middle and Lower beats are still reporting good numbers of fish. Please remember to send in pictures of your catches with as much detail as possible and we can put them on the website.…
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ANGLING CLUBS, RIPARIAN OWNERS AND WILD FISHERIES REFORM
in NewsWe are aware that clubs and owners may already be looking to get organised for the 2016 season on the River Ayr. We are advising not to print tickets at an early stage as there are likely to be significant changes in the legislation relating angling across the whole country as part of the wild…
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Catrine Fish Pass
in NewsMost will be aware that work has been continuing in an effort to improve fish passage over the obstructions at Catrine. It is well known that the fish pass as it was never operated as effectively as it should or could. Ayrshire Rivers Trust have been working hard over the last two years in an…
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Fisherman’s map of the River Ayr
in NewsFisherman’s map of the River Ayr is now available. Please contact Ayrshire Rivers Trust to purchase a copy. www.ayrshireriverstrust.org
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Recent Catches
in NewsWell that never took too long, both off the lower Ayr, Not known if returned or retained. Keep them coming and we will put them up. As much information as possible please.
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BAILIFF ACTIVITY
in NewsWith the steady rainfall and river levels salmon catches are steady. More fish are being reported than have been in recent years so it would appear the Ayr is having a better return than it has had in recent years although time will tell when the returns come in from clubs and owners. Bailiffs have…
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River Ayr Board Meeting
in NewsThe next River Ayr District Salmon Fishery Board meeting will be held on the 1st September at 7.00pm in Ayrshire Rivers Trusts offices at 1 Gibbs Yard, Auchincruive, Ayr KA5 6HW. This is a meeting open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Apologies for the late notice to the website but this…