by Stuart Brabbs | Jun 16, 2023 | Conservation, fishing
Sorn Castle Dam has long been a concern for salmonid migration having an incomplete Larinier fish pass that was virtually impossible for fish to use. There were no ideal alternatives for lower flow conditions leaving fish struggling to get over if they missed the...
by Struan Candlish | Jun 6, 2023 | Conservation, Events, General
We have moved the brash bundling session we had scheduled for tomorrow (Friday 9th) to Monday 12th June at 1000. If you would like to come and help build brash bundles with us then please let us know by commenting on this post as we do have limited capacity. If you...
by Struan Candlish | May 16, 2023 | General
For the 2023 fieldwork season we are looking for a seasonal assistant biologist who can integrate into our close-knit team and support the delivery of the trust’s objectives. The job description and further details can be found here Job description – Seasonal...
by Stuart Brabbs | May 5, 2023 | Conservation
We fitted two timber baulks to Stair Dam today in order to help salmon over during periods of low flow. Last year there was such a shortage of water that the fish built up in the stretch downstream while upper beats complained of no fish. With the hydro fully...
by Struan Candlish | May 3, 2023 | Conservation, Events, General
by Stuart Brabbs | Apr 14, 2023 | Events, General
Notice is hereby given that the River Ayr District Salmon Fishery Board’s Annual General Meeting will be held at 7pm in the Kilmarnock Supporters Club on the 15th May. This is a public meeting open to all. Free Car Parking is available at the public car park in...
by Stuart Brabbs | Apr 14, 2023 | Events, General
Notice is hereby given that the River Ayr District Salmon Fishery Board will hold the annual meeting for qualified proprietors on the 8th May 2023 in the Kilmarnock Supporters Club, Mauchline at 7pm. This meeting is only open to qualified proprietors and not members...