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Glenquey seasons end

Posted on October 24, 2015 by gowens2013

Glenquey season ended on the 30th September with the water level at a relatively low level reflecting both the extremely dry late summer and Scottish Water’s work programme for the reservoir. The low water level has allowed work parties to … Continue reading →

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Glenquey final part of the season update

Posted on September 14, 2015 by gowens2013

I have it on very good authority that Scottish Water have lowered the level of the reservoir substantially for planned works, which by all accounts will open up at least  some of the north bank for some late season action. … Continue reading →

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Lost property at Glenquey

Posted on September 10, 2015 by gowens2013

A watch has been found at Glenquey If you have lost a timepiece while fishing at Glenquey in the recent past please get in touch with details/description and we will endeavour to reunite you with it! Contact details here https://devonanglingassociation.org.uk/about-3/contact/

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Glenquey August update

Posted on September 7, 2015 by gowens2013

Well the most important news was undoubtedly the decision of the Scottish Government to refuse planning permission to CEMEX to operate a sand & gravel quarry in Glenquey. It has been a long saga and hopefully the risk of quarrying … Continue reading →

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River Devon early September update

Posted on September 7, 2015 by gowens2013

Well only four weeks or so of the trout season to go! The general consensus is that the trout fishing on the river has been pretty good, in part I guess from the generally wet summer that has all but … Continue reading →

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Total Flyfisher – September 2015 at Glenquey

Posted on August 23, 2015 by gowens2013

Total Flyfisher magazine in their most recent edition have a five page feature on fishing at Glenquey. Alloa angler Jim Milne takes the TFF to land six trout.   Available from your local newsagents and tackle shops (hopefully 🙂 )

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A91 closure at Dollar – 10th to 14th August

Posted on August 5, 2015 by gowens2013

I am informed that the A91 will be closed between Monday 10th and Friday 14th August 2015 for carriageway upgrades: http://www.clacksweb.org.uk/transport/roadreport/ I am sure that the diversion will be clearly signed but anglers heading in either direction between Tillicoultry and Dollar will … Continue reading →

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Lost tackle – Wednesday 5th August

Posted on August 5, 2015 by gowens2013

We would be grateful to any members or visitors who happen upon a rod and reel in the river, get in touch via the website or the Secretary via: Contact One of the river’s most enthusiastic angler got himself into a wee … Continue reading →

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Glenquey May – June 2015 report

Posted on July 11, 2015 by gowens2013

In early June the DAA completed it’s final stocking of the season at Glenquey putting 150 Howietoun trout in the reservoir. Throughout May and June water levels have remained quite high. It is fair to say that the cold and … Continue reading →

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River Devon June update (or an early July update!)

Posted on July 11, 2015 by gowens2013

The recent rain has freshened the river throughout the DAA waters, and there have been unconfirmed sightings (but not catches) of Sea Trout and/or Grilse in the river. Amongst the better fish caught in recent weeks was a fish of … Continue reading →

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