Category Archives: Glenquey journal

Belated end of Season 2020

Posted on December 8, 2020 by gowens2013

Season 2020 closed on Saturday 31st October and I think it would be fair to suggest it will be a fishing season etched on our memories like no other. Beyond the national shutdown in response to Covid-19 between late March … Continue reading →

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September 2020 – Late season update

Posted on September 15, 2020 by gowens2013

Hello all, its been a while! Apologies for the lack of updates ,in part this has been due to the lock-down when all activity of the DAA ground to a halt and so many of us were furloughed. Unfortunately as … Continue reading →

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Access to Glenquey from south only – A823 closed at Glendevon village from Weds 25/08/20 for a few days

Posted on August 24, 2020 by gowens2013

Unfortunately Perth & Kinross Council have confirmed on Facebook that the A823 at Glendevon village, will be closed from the morning (Wednesday 25/08/20) for up to three days.  This apparently relates to problems with the temporary bridge on the west … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 update #4 – Permit outlets update

Posted on June 1, 2020 by gowens2013

Currently four permits outlets are now available: Buicks, Alloa – normal shop hours The Sorting Office, High Street Dollar – open mornings only (Monday – Saturday 8am – Noon,  Sunday 8am-10am) NB They prefer payments for permits in cash [Free … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 update #5 – Glenquey re-opening Wednesday 3rd June [updated 02/09/20 #A]

Posted on June 1, 2020 by gowens2013

The DAA are delighted to announce that today (Monday 1st June) we have received permission from Scottish Water to re-open Glenquey for fishing.  We are obliged by Scottish Water to do some preparatory work, which will be completed tomorrow. Glenquey … Continue reading →

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Corvid-19 update – Scottish Government opens up restricted angling from May 28th 2020

Posted on May 22, 2020 by gowens2013

The Devon Angling Association note the guidance provided by the Scottish Government’s  document ‘COVID-19 – Framework for Decision Making – Scotland’s route map through and out of the crisis’ published on 21st May 2020.  On the basis the Scottish Government … Continue reading →

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September 2019 update – Part 2 – Work Parties

Posted on September 28, 2019 by gowens2013

A separate post setting out some of the work done recently by our dedicated Wednesday work party team! Our small group of volunteers head out onto the river and Glenquey most Wednesday’s to undertake works to improve the fishery, improve … Continue reading →

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August 2019 update

Posted on August 12, 2019 by gowens2013

After a series of minor spate events caused very heavy localised cloud bursts during last week the heavens really opened on Friday. In no time, the Devon at Castlehill reservoir had risen over a metre: As is its fashion the … Continue reading →

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Glenquey – More roadworks on the A823 -Friday 9th August to Monday 12th August 2019

Posted on July 30, 2019 by gowens2013

Clackmannanshire Council have made notification of road closure on the A823 between Yetts O’ Muckhart and Glendevon (at the county line adajcent to the access road to Glendevon Water Treatment Works) from 20.00hrs on  Friday 9th August to 06.00hrs Monday … Continue reading →

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UPDATE Access to Glenquey – 1st July to 23rd July 2019

Posted on July 1, 2019 by gowens2013

I have been in touch with the Road Network Manager at Perth and Kinross Council and they have confirmed that anglers will ​be able to reach Glenquey from the south (Muckhart side). A few points to note: There will be … Continue reading →

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