Category Archives: River journal

River Forth Fisheries Trust Summer newsletter

Posted on July 6, 2016 by gowens2013

To catch up with the increasingly hectic work of our friends at the River Forth Fisheries Trust have been up to see their Summer 2016 newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/b7Cf29  

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Lamprey watch

Posted on July 6, 2016 by gowens2013

July heralds the peak spawning season for the unique parasitic lamprey species the Sea Lamprey. The organisation Lamprey Watch are asking for anglers to report any sightings of Sea Lamprey spawning ……… which is an extraordinary sight See https://envscot-csportal.org.uk/lampreywatch/2016/03/24/when-where-and-how-to-look-for-lampreys/ To learn more … Continue reading →

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The Devon’s other anglers

Posted on April 2, 2016 by gowens2013

In my experience the most likely mammal you are likely to encounter in the river other than other anglers, are dogs! I have even been knocked of my feet by an over exuberant Labrador (thankfully towards the bank, avoiding a … Continue reading →

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Opening of the 2016 season

Posted on March 14, 2016 by gowens2013

Well tomorrow is Tuesday 15th March and is of course the opening day of our 2016 Season 🙂 Permits have been distributed to all the usual outlets (see https://devonanglingassociation.org.uk/about-3/permits-2/ ) The day is set fair, perhaps a wee bit of haar early … Continue reading →

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It’s only ……

Posted on January 27, 2016 by gowens2013

……. 48 days to the start of the new season! At times in the last week it has almost felt like April (though to be fair it has on some days felt like January too, all on the same day). … Continue reading →

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Braving the elements – work parties !

Posted on January 20, 2016 by gowens2013

A bit of cold and snow does not put of the regulars of the DAA work party getting on with preparing the river for the new season For the last two Wednesday the guys have been clearing the winter’s spate … Continue reading →

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River Forth Fisheries Trust – Autumn 2015 newsletter

Posted on November 2, 2015 by gowens2013

Our friends at the Fisheries Trust have published their latest newsletter, which is well worth a read and illustrates the fantastic work that is being carried out throughout the Forth catchment: http://eepurl.com/bDsJID There is a short article about the work carried out … Continue reading →

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Catch returns 2015

Posted on November 2, 2015 by gowens2013

A gentle reminder that holders of Salmon and Sea Trout permits must complete a catch return by the 20th November As an alternative to the paper return issued with your permit there are a number of options for submitting returns. … Continue reading →

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That’s it the 2016 season is over

Posted on November 2, 2015 by gowens2013

The Salmon and Sea Trout season came to end on Saturday 31st October, with a bit of a whimper. There had been a momentary buzz of excitement following persistant rain on the Wednesday lifting the river nearly 2 feet near … Continue reading →

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River Devon – October update

Posted on October 25, 2015 by gowens2013

The trout season closed on Tuesday 6th October, despite a weekend of rain, with a river in bare bone condition. Its been a good season for the trout anglers, the wet winter, spring and early summer ensured the river ran … Continue reading →

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