Forres Angling Association, News about the Association and the River Findhorn, Scotland.

Forres Angling Association

July 2010
(Resume - Secretary's report)

River was running low at the start of the month but fish were moving freely in FAA waters and it was not long before catches were increasing. A good rise of water in the second week saw the catches jump and a very good July just got better.

Fish were in all pools and a good height of water in the third week also had the anglers spreading out as more and more fish were entering all the pools.

Until the records are checked in September, it is difficult to give a percentage of catch/release but from all accounts, good fishing was had by all and will probably be the best July for many years.

Water levels fell during the last week but fish were still being seen and taken. Large shoals are being seen coming into the Findhorn Bay and appear to be heading straight into FAA waters.

A serious collapse of a bank occurred in June on the lower section of the river and has now allowed the river to flow into the Moy Burn and Skater pool. Little can be done to prevent further erosion and at least 75% of the river water now flows through this breach. As the River Findhorn Fisheries Board applied for a total ban on natural bait in 2003, the FAA must comply with the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 2003, to prevent bait such as worms, shrimp and prawns being used in the Association waters. As such, a ban has now been placed on worm fishing on the tributary of the Findhorn ( Moy Burn) from the breach to the Findhorn Bay. Members and juniors can still use worm in the Moy Burn above the breach.

Visitors are continuing to enjoy the waters of the FAA and we again welcome old and new to the Findhorn.

Editors comment: The breach in the banks means that land in the area that was formerly the Moy burn is now part of the mainstem of the river.

Early July 2010

The rain Friday has not appeared on the Gauge. There is a prospect of some more rain over the weekend. Possibly late Saturday afternoon and during Sunday Morning into the early afternoon.

Little news but there have been reports of the occasional fish, but in general they appear to be not stopping in any of the FAA lay-bys.

The river flow close to the bay has shifted. Members are reminded of the rules concerning the use of worm and that it is not allowed in the main stem of the river. The rule concerning the Moy Burn will be amplified.

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Damage to Migratory Fish by Sea Mammals

The recently formed Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Fishery Trust in conjunction with Forres Angling Association wish to assess the impact that sea mammals are causing to migratory fish that return to the River Findhorn.

If you catch a marked or damaged fish, we would be grateful if you could supply details of the catch along with a photograph, using a rod or tape to give an idea of scale, if possible.

We require the following information.

Date of catch, Location of catch, Weight of fish, Length of fish, Description of damage.
Any other relevant information, i.e. sea lice present, etc.

Details of damaged fish can be left at the Forres Tackle Shop or given to Mr Bobby Rollo, the River Watcher. Alternatively, details can be emailed with a picture to the FNLFT:

Some recent examples below.
Damaged Salmon.

Damaged Salmon

Missing Tail

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Missing Tail.

Missing Tail

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Linking

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