Environment Minister Stewart Stevenson has confirmed that new legislation on aquaculture and freshwater fisheries will be introduced in autumn 2012. […]
Read MoreDeveron, Bogie & Isla Rivers Charitable Trust win Scottish Thistle Award
The Deveron, Bogie & Isla Rivers Charitable Trust have won a Scottish Thistle Award in the category of SNH Best […]
Read MoreFish take precedence in innovative new flow regimes for hydro-river
In an unprecedented move, the pattern of water flows in Argyll’s biggest river, the Awe, which has been harnessed for […]
Read MoreSalmon Board deplores unilateral decision by Lochaber salmon netsman to walk away from important conservation agreement
The Lochaber District Salmon Fishery Board (LDSFB) is condemning the actions of one local salmon netsman who has unilaterally terminated […]
Read MoreDeal lets salmon leap to breeding grounds
A tradition of net fishing dating back hundreds of years has been brought to a close after a salmon conservation […]
Read MorePolluters face on-the-spot fines
SCOTLAND’S environmental watchdog could gain the power to hand out spot fines of up to £40,000 for green crimes under […]
Read MoreCall for law change to rein in expansion of salmon netting
The Association of Salmon Fishery Boards (ASFB) is advocating that a new right of pre-emption on the sale of any […]
Read MoreNew website debunks the myth that salmon angling is the exclusive preserve of the wealthy
A new comprehensive website – www.fisheries.asfb.org.uk – has been launched today by the Association of Salmon Fishery Boards (ASFB) to […]
Read MoreFacilitated Discussion on Aquaculture
Rivers and Fisheries Trusts of Scotland and the Association of Salmon Fishery Boards have supported the facilitated discussion process between […]
Read MoreProvisional salmon and sea trout statistics 2011
Scotland’s Chief Statistician today published the provisional salmon and sea trout fishery statistics for the 2011 season. Total reported rod […]
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