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Spring 2023 update from the DAA

Posted on May 31, 2023 by gowens2013

Yet again we have suffered another exceptionally dry and generally cool (at least till earlier in the week). The Devon is already running on bare bleached rocks, the level of Glenquey is steadily dropping and the undergrowth growing rapidly. Quite … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the 2023 fishing season on the Devon and at Glenquey

Posted on March 15, 2023 by gowens2013

While it may feel like winter still has it grips on us, I am pretty confident that more than one angler will be wandering about home at first light in the morning gathering their early season gear and thermals! While … Continue reading →

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2023 Permits – update they are being distributed now

Posted on March 8, 2023 by gowens2013

Just heard from Colin, the permits have finally arrived from the printers and are being distributed to the outlets over the next days. Its been a bit frustrating and caused by key staff at the printers being ill and in … Continue reading →

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2023 Permits

Posted on February 27, 2023 by gowens2013

I have had a few people asking about when permits were going to be distributed to the outlets. We are having a few problems with getting them printed; we hope that this will be resolved this week and on receipt … Continue reading →

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DAA Winter Newsletter

Posted on January 13, 2023 by gowens2013

Note there is a download link at the bottom, if you want to read off-line See Newsletter page for an archive of the last ten years of newsletters https://devonanglingassociation.org.uk/about-3/newsletters-2/

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Path from Rackmill to Vicars Bridge

Posted on January 13, 2023 by gowens2013

The recent spates have resulted in a significant bank failure on the south bank just upstream of the edge of Damhead Woods (the wood and plantation you enter from the B913 at Rackmill. This has rendered the path unusable. This … Continue reading →

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Devon Angling Association AGM – updated venue

Posted on December 17, 2022 by gowens2013

The Annual General Meeting of the Devon Angling Association will be held on Tuesday 10th January 2023 in Tillicoultry Baptist Church. UPDATE 07/01/23 – the AGM will now take place in the ‘Back Hall’ rather the ‘Annexe’ which can be … Continue reading →

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Quick seasonal update – December 2022

Posted on December 17, 2022 by gowens2013

Thanks to all our members that submitted catch returns, we are now able to confirm that a total of 12 Salmon were caught on the river (largest 10lb) plus a single Grilse and 7 Sea Trout. Perhaps a disappointing return, … Continue reading →

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2022 Season End

Posted on November 4, 2022 by gowens2013

Well, that’s another season over! A last in late August, the rains came improving conditions on the river and making the fishing a lot more rewarding particularly once the river was flushed of accumulated silt/algae. Some impressive catches were made … Continue reading →

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Salmon and Sea Trout Catch Returns

Posted on November 4, 2022 by gowens2013

Can members holding a combined season ticket (Sea Trout and Salmon permit) please ensure that they complete their catch return by 30th November 2022 See https://devonanglingassociation.org.uk/catch-returns/ This can be done online or using the return issued with your permit

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