Category Archives: River fishing

That’s a wrap – 2023 Brown Trout season is over

Posted on October 6, 2023 by gowens2013

So that’s it for the 2023 Brown Trout season. River Devon It’s been a far from classic season; for the second summer on the trot the Devon suffered from a prolonged drought making fishing on the river very frustrating for … Continue reading →

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Volunteering Opportunity – Himalayan Balsam plucking

Posted on June 13, 2023 by gowens2013

AS reported in the last update the Forth Rivers Trust are engaged in a project to eradicate vegetative invasive non-native species (INNS) in the whole catchment of the River Devon. Japanese Knotweed and Giant Hogweed are best treated by the … 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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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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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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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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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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