The Devon Angling Association

Well today was the first day of the new season, and it started just like the end of last season; cold and wet! Glenquey is full and the river was well up after yesterday’s persistent rain

First of all a quick apology over the last week the website went down due to problems with an external provider. All is sorted and normal service resumed last night!

I see at least one member has already had a successful session up at Glenquey on the opening day. Chris Ward reported in an obscure corner of Facebook of braving the cold and landing his first fish on his second cast, a cracking trout and great way to start the season:

In other news, our friends at the Forth Rivers Trust are beginning to develop their proposed river restoration on the Devon between Dollar and Tillicoultry. They are having a consultation session, 7.00 – 8.30pm at Tillicoultry Centenary Hall on Friday 22nd March.

“The Trust is looking for input from the local community in developing plans for a river restoration project between Tillicoultry and Dollar. The project aims to support nature recovery by rejuvenating the river and its surrounding habitat, delivering natural flood management works, and boosting biodiversity, offering benefits for the river, wildlife and people.”

In a similar vein, as previously reported the Trust are undertaking a wide ranging project to remove invasive plants from the whole catchment (particularly Himalayan Balsam, Japanese Knotweed and even an isolated growth of Giant Hogweed).

“More Devon developments! As part of efforts to restore the Devon river, the Trust is looking for community input as we develop plans and unite existing efforts for identifying, mapping and controlling invasive species like Himalayan Balsam. We’re looking for local people to come along to a chat about pooling community efforts to tackle invasives along the Devon. Find details below – refreshments are on offer and you can come along for as long or as little as you like, but your input would be greatly appreciated!“

They are carrying out another event at Muckhart Church 7.00 – 8.30pm on Wednesday 27th March:

It would be great if members are able attend one or both events, or wish to share your ideas/thoughts with Mario!

Hope every one has a successful and enjoyable season!

Long time DAA member Drew Jamieson has released a revised edition of his excellent book “Where the wild salmon run”. The previous edition was a really great read!

The press release can be read here

Copies of this and Drew’s other books are available via Amazon.

The DAA must be fairly unique having two long term members who are active authors. As well as Drew we can also look to Keith Broomfield who has recently had a series of books published by Tippermuir Books, including the wonderful “If Rivers Could Sing” celebrating the wildlife of the River Devon through a year.

The latest issue of our Newsletter is available to download and read here :

Details have been confirmed for this years Annual General Meeting. Due to unforeseen circumstances the date of the AGM has been changed from Wednesday 10th January 2024 to Monday 8th January 2024

The Devon Angling Association’s Annual General Meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Monday 8th January 2024 in the church halls of Tillicoultry Baptist Church [163 High St, Tillicoultry FK13 6DU]

A gentle reminder, can all members with an All Species Permit (Salmon/Sea Trout) please complete their catch returns and send to the Hon Secretory by Monday 20th November 2023

Forms and details of requirements here https://devonanglingassociation.org.uk/catch-returns/

Please note that the car park at Marchglen has been temporarily closed by the landowner due to some recent issues, unrelated to the DAA and angling. He has assured the DAA that it will be made available for parking again at the earliest opportunity

A gentle reminder to members and visitors of the Devon Angling Association’s Code of Practice which states:

Members are expected to comply with The Country Code, and respect the privacy, property and interests of the riparian owners who kindly allow the DAA access through their land. Anglers should be considerate to other persons who live by or enjoy the river or loch side environments

See https://devonanglingassociation.org.uk/about-3/rules/

Unfortunately anglers on the river this weekend failed to provide that courtesy and caused considerable disturbance to a neighboring property, by their repeated shouting into the night causing disturbance and a complaint to the DAA. This is not acceptable.

Members are also reminded that as frustrating they may find it, fishing is not permitted on the River Devon at anytime on a Sunday