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Holywood Trust support the Fishing for the Future project
May 7, 2014The Holywood Trust joined us on the Marr Burn to find out more about the Fishing for the Future project that they are supporting. Pupils from Wallace Hall Academy were carrying out a survey of the Marr Burn to determine its productivity. (Read More…)
Vacancy – Seasonal Water Bailiff
May 5, 2014NITH DISTRICT SALMON FISHERY BOARD Post has now been filled Seasonal Water Bailiff (6 Months commencing Monday 2nd June 2014) A vacancy for the above post exists with Nith District Salmon Fishery Board (NDSFB), the statutory body responsible for the management of (Read More…)
Natterjack Toads on the Solway Coast
April 3, 2014The Nith Catchment Fishery Trust (NCFT) recently assisted the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust (ARC) in a project to improve habitat for natterjack toads on the Solway Coast. This project is funded by Scottish Natural Heritage. Natterjack toads are quite rare and (Read More…)
Wild Fisheries Review
February 28, 2014Following the anouncement by the First Minister on the 15th January 2014 that a Wild Fisheries Review would be undertaken, Paul Wheelhouse has recently anounced the remit, scope and structure of the review. For information about the review and its remit, please (Read More…)
Tight Lines For 2014
February 27, 2014The 2014 fishing season got off to a start on the 25th of February, on one of the rare days when the sun shone. River conditions were not conducive to productive fishing but a few enthusiasts “wet a line” to christen the (Read More…)
Notice of Annual Proprietors meeting
February 17, 2014Annual Meeting of Qualified Proprietors 25 MARCH 2014 at 10am FRIARS CARSE COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL, AULDGIRTH, DUMFRIES The following matters will be considered:- – The activities of the Board for the year to 30.11.13 (detailed in the annual report). – Consideration of (Read More…)
Fishery Management Plan 2014-2018
February 2, 2014The Nith District Salmon Fishery Board and Nith Catchment Fishery Trust have published the 2014-2018 Nith Catchment Fishery Management Plan. This Fishery Management Plan takes account of changes over the previous five year period and proposes management actions considered necessary for the (Read More…)
River Nith Winter Grayling Competition
November 12, 20131st & 2nd March 2014 at Friars Carse Hotel A grayling fishing competition is to be held at Friars Carse Hotel on 1st and 2nd March 2014. The competition is fly only. The winner will be announced at 2pm on Sunday (Read More…)
Abbreviated Board Meeting Report 11th December 2012
October 1, 2013The Nith Board and their staff are busy with the task of managing the river and its stocks of salmon and sea trout. Whilst engaged with the many facets of modern fisheries management it is often all too easy to forget that (Read More…)
Nith weekly fishing report – 16th – 21st Sept
September 24, 2013Nith Fishing Report for week 38 (16th – 21st Sept) – a total of 85 salmon and grilse were reported to us as having been caught on the River Nith last week. This included 27 from the Burgh Water, 12 from DGAA, (Read More…)
