Category Archives: DAA News

Almost the 2017 season’s end update

Posted on October 25, 2017 by gowens2013

Well its that time of year again, nights are drawing in, the 2017 Brown Trout season on the River Devon is already over and the Salmon/Sea Trout finish on Tuesday 31st October. Time for an update! The last few weeks of … Continue reading →

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September update

Posted on September 6, 2017 by gowens2013

August has been notable for the most unusual of occurrences …….. rain, in fact enough rain to trigger a number of small spates in the river and fill Castlehill to just about the brim. Fingers crossed a couple of decent rain events may encourage a decent … Continue reading →

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River Forth Fisheries Trust summer news letter

Posted on September 6, 2017 by gowens2013

Our friends at the RFFT latest newsletter http://mailchi.mp/4ed942610725/river-forth-fisheries-trust-summer-2017-newsletter The RFFT have a few big projects on the go at the moment on the Allan and particularly on the Almond where they are undertaking a huge project to remove barriers to … Continue reading →

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Another DAA construction project

Posted on August 2, 2017 by gowens2013

The DAA work party have been busy today (before the rains came) putting the finishing touches to the new bridge they have built at Lower Mains A great effort by the lads which which will benefit anglers and members of the public If you … Continue reading →

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Brief mid-summer update

Posted on July 31, 2017 by gowens2013

Now the school holidays are upon us, the rain has arrived not quite enough to put much water in the river above the compensation flow from Castlehill (even after the weekend showers though the river at Vicars Bridge was well coloured at … Continue reading →

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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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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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