Yearly Archives: 2020

COVID-19 – SURVEY OF THE IMPACT ON THE FISHERIES BUSINESS SECTOR

Participate and fill out the survey created by Marine Scotland. [...]

More people fishing during and after lockdown than ever

Record numbers of fishermen are casting a line post lockdown as Scotland returns to the [...]

Record Carp caught from Eliburn Reservoir

Record Carp of 25lb caught from Eliburn Reservoir. John revealed his previous biggest catch [...]

Dog Walkers urged to be vigilant following the discovery of nets and lines in two Lothians rivers

East Lothian Partnership Against Rural Crime (ELPARC) and the Forth District Salmon Fishery Board (FDSFB) say bailiffs [...]

Anglers allege untreated sewage from old mine workings could lead to “an environmental disaster on Lothians river”

Marc (cor) Anderson, president of Musselburgh and District Angling Association (MDAA), claims otters, kingfishers, salmon, [...]

Harlaw Reservoir have stepped-up security patrols after a spate of poaching

Now, the water is patrolled on a 24-hour basis, including at night. And police have [...]

Update on travel guidance for fishermen during phase 1

We have been asked by the minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing to assist [...]

28 May 2020 – Returning to fishing and phase one

First minister gives us green light on phase 1 meaning we can begin to get [...]

NO IMMEDIATE RETURN TO ANGLING IN SCOTLAND

Scottish Government has decided, based on their scientific advice, that the time is not yet [...]

Proposal for Return to Angling

Since the start of the COVID-19 lifestyle changes and social distancing directions from the Scottish [...]