As we approach the start of Salmon Fishing season in Ayrshire, Scottish Government has not yet responded to their Consultation on Conservation Measures for 2018. This is leading to confusion over what Clubs should print on their ticket for the coming season (on rivers that are proposed to change category). The delay in announcing the outcome of the consultation is unsatisfactory in our opinion and causing clubs and anglers much concern. It also leads to confusion on how bailiffs enforce the Law. As the Law currently stands, the rivers are the same category as they were in 2017 until the…

Source: Ayshire River Trust – 2018 Conservation Measures