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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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Lost and Found Department – rod tip & net found

Posted on September 15, 2022 by gowens2013

Tonight’s news the DAA Lost and Found Department, a couple of items found recently, that are looking longingly for their rightful owners! Rod tip – found at Glenquey Landing net – found on the Fossoway Beat If you think one … Continue reading →

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Late Summer 2022 update

Posted on August 24, 2022 by gowens2013

We are now late into August and at last the rains have come, giving the River Devon some much needed fresher water and helping to begin to fill the reservoirs in Glendevon. Castlehill Reservoir is now full to the crest … Continue reading →

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OPEN – RIVER DEVON SUSPENSION OF FISHING IS LIFTED 15/08/22

Posted on August 15, 2022 by gowens2013

Water temperatures were checked again yesterday and showed a noticeable cooling in water temperatures. Taking account of this and the significant (and very welcome) rainfall overnight and this morning, from the series of storm systems have rolled through the Forth … Continue reading →

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IMPORTANT NOTICE – Fishing on the River Devon temporarily suspended – Update #1 Glenquey

Posted on August 14, 2022 by gowens2013

Temperature readings were taken on Saturday in the shallows (2 metres from the waters edge) which showed water temperatures being warm approaching 18C. Allowing for the current rapid draw down of water from the reservoir we consider that the majority … Continue reading →

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IMPORTANT NOTICE – Fishing on the River Devon temporarily suspended

Posted on August 12, 2022 by gowens2013

Like a number of other fisheries in the catchment and further afield, concern has been raised about the impact on fish health caused by high water temperature and low flows. Today members of the committee checked a number of locations … Continue reading →

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The Heatwave and angling

Posted on July 18, 2022 by gowens2013

Just a wee reminder of the impact of hot weather on fish welfare, using the excellent info-graphic provided by ‘Fishing around the Forth’

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Lost net on Fossoway beat

Posted on July 18, 2022 by gowens2013

Dave Kenyon accidentally left his Leeda magnetic net on the Fossoway beat downstream of A91 bridge. If anyone has come across it, please get in touch so that we can re-unite angler and net [use comment box, thedaa@talktalk.net or contact … Continue reading →

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