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Security

Posted on July 31, 2017 by gowens2013

We have had an disappointing report of an angler fishing the lower river having his bag and jacket stolen. The victim had set his bag and jacket down (well hidden) while he fished but on his return found someone had lifted the … Continue reading →

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Pink Salmon

Posted on July 31, 2017 by gowens2013

The Forth District Salmon Fishery Board have confirmed that a Pink Salmon has been caught on the River Leven (the Fife version). First confirmed Pink Salmon caught within the Forth District on the River Leven (Fife). If you catch a pink salmon … Continue reading →

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DAA work parties – mid week volunteering opportunities

Posted on July 20, 2017 by gowens2013

The routine work parties on the Devon and Glenquey are generally during the middle of the day on a Wednesday. The work is varied ……… anything from building stiles/bridges, clearing shrubbery, removing blockages from the spawning burns, clearing fallen lumber … Continue reading →

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Marine Scotland Salmon tracking project

Posted on June 23, 2017 by gowens2013

We have a request from the Scottish Government agency Marine Scotland (the Freshwater Fisheries Laboratory at Pitlochry) for salmon anglers to watch out for tagged salmon over coming seasons. From July 2017 Marine Scotland (in conjunction with local DSFBs and … Continue reading →

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Found – House Key at Tait’s Tomb car park

Posted on June 15, 2017 by gowens2013

If you have lost a brass house key at or about the car park at Tait’s Tomb please contact Cailean Moore or the DAA and we will endeavour to reunite you with your key 🙂

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Become a Flood Warden Volunteer

Posted on June 14, 2017 by gowens2013

The Conservation Volunteers in conjunction with Clackmannanshire Council and Scottish Government are seeking volunteers from the Hillfoot towns to act as volunteer Flood Wardens.   They will provide free training, support and guidance to: Monitor, record and clear debris from burns Identify and … Continue reading →

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A summer spate? ……… continued

Posted on June 12, 2017 by gowens2013

A follow up on last weeks post as I noticed late this afternoon an interesting event on the SEPA gauges: I passed Castlehill this evening on my way home and in little over a week it has been refilled to … Continue reading →

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A summer spate …….. maybe?

Posted on June 6, 2017 by gowens2013

In time honoured fashion just as my delphiniums come into bloom ……… the weather breaks resulting in them being flattened by the incessant rain and wind. There has been a wee bit of discussion here and on Facebook what condition the river … Continue reading →

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Glenquey catch returns – IMPORTANT

Posted on May 24, 2017 by gowens2013

A gentle reminder for all anglers fishing at Glenquey; we really need your help to make sure that all catches are recorded on the permit and returned to the DAA. Knowing the numbers of fish caught, fish returned, fish taken … Continue reading →

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Forth District Salmon Fishery Board – annual public meeting

Posted on May 24, 2017 by gowens2013

The  Forth District Salmon Fishery Board are holding their annual public meeting on Wednesday 31st May 2017 at Dunblane Cathedral. Public begins at 7pm and the agenda is: Appologies for absence Minutes of the last meeting – open session only … Continue reading →

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