Category: News
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Catch Returns
in NewsThis year the clerk issued catch return forms slightly earlier than in previous years in order to allow us to compile the total catch from the river in time for the ASFB report. AS usual, some beats have still to complete and submit their returns so ART cannot complete the reporting procedure. If you have
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Conservation of Salmon (Annual Close Time and Catch and Release)(Scotland) Regulations 2014
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
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Spawning under way
in NewsAcross the catchment, we have seen signs of spawning but few fish as yet. The upper tributaries have their share of fish as does the main stem but with high water levels, seeing them in action has been more difficult. We will keep an eye on things and try to get some better pictures at
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Greater controls over Killing of Salmon
in NewsScottish Government News Release The killing of wild salmon could require a licence following a public consultation that will be launched early in the new year. The consultation will seek views on a conservation measure to ban killing wild salmon except under licence, along with an accompanying carcass tagging scheme to help enforcement. The
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Scottish Government take forward further protection for spring salmon by introducing mandatory catch and release
in NewsScottish Government News Release –Consvervation order laid in parliament. Early-running spring salmon are being further protected through mandatory catch and release measures. The measures, which come into force before the start of the 2015 season and will run for five years, have been introduced following the statutory 28 day consultation which concluded earlier this month.
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Investment for Bailiff’s
in NewsA joint venture between Hoggs of Fife and Gamesport of Ayr has assisted the board in purchasing quality wet weather clothing for the River Ayr Bailiffs at a greatly reduced price. Bailiffs are active on the system day and night in all weathers and until now have used their own wet weather clothing. Over the
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Wild Fisheries Review Published
in NewsThe long awaited Wild Fisheries Review has been published on the Scottish government website today. Please follow the link below. Wild Fisheries Review
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AYR Board Meeting
The next River Ayr District Salmon Fishery meeting will be held on the 9th September at 7.00pm in Ayrshire Rivers Trust offices at 1 Gibbs Yard Auchincruive, Ayr, KA6 5HW. This meeting is open to the Public and all are welcome. Seating will be available for up to 20 non Board members.
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Fish arrive
in NewsAfter a lengthy dry period and listening to anglers complain about low water levels and few fish the rain finally came. As expected large quantities of debris has been transported from beat to beat and as also expected the large numbers of summer fish that have been in and out the basin on every tide