Fecundity Trial 2024
As reported last year there was an opportunity to collect salmon from the main stem of the River Earn to establish data for Marine Scotland regarding their Fecundity Trial of back end hens versus spring hens. The target was for 30 fish to be removed by rod and line for this exercise. Unfortunately, consistently high river […]
Missing Salmon Connections – an interesting video
At our recent AGM, Bob White (TDSFB) reported on The Wild Salmon Connections conference hosted by the Missing Salmon Alliance which took place in January 2025, and was the world’s most significant international gathering of wild salmon conservation groups for many years, aligning efforts behind a renewed global commitment to conserve, protect and restore wild […]
Control Of Invasives 2025 Update
The Association cannot tackle this on its own but has in the past used contractors to carry out spraying to try and mitigate the spread of invasives. We also engaged with the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board (TDSFB) to utilise their resources to scope and hopefully assist with resources for the future spraying of invasives. […]
2025 AGM details
The Association’s AGM will take place on Thursday 10th April 2025 at Auchterarder Golf Club, Orchil Rd, Auchterarder, Perthshire, PH3 1LS starting at 7.30p.m. Look forward to seeing you there.
River Earn Main Stem Eggs Progressing Well In The Hatchery
5000 eggs from the salmon caught during the Marine Scotland Fecundity Trial being well looked after by the staff at the hatchery in Almondbank. Whilst we didn’t catch the numbers we would have liked. It’s hopefully the start of something for the future. The licence will be applied for again for this season and a […]
12 American mink traps have been deployed
Mink traps deployed on River Earn 12 American mink traps have been deployed this year throughout the Catchment to help control the spread of this invasive species.