Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham explains how her Government and its agencies are assessing whether Pacific pink salmon have successfully spawned in Scottish rivers.
OVER THE LAST few months I have been closely following the reports and have watched the published video footage of spawning activity and redds associated with the arrival of unprecedented numbers of pink salmon. At the time of writing, I’m aware that at least 18 Scottish rivers have reported pink salmon and more than 70 have been caught by rod-and-line, and netting.
I appreciate that their arrival has stimulated much debate and recognise it has generated a wide range of views from those who see them as a potential fishing opportunity, to those who consider them to be a potentially significant threat to our freshwater and migratory stocks, particularly our iconic Atlantic salmon populations.
The Scottish sector’s reaction to this event has highlighted to me, once again, its passion, expertise and dedication. I pay tribute to the work of Fisheries Management Scotland and its member boards and trusts for their swift reaction and the mobilisation of resources which, with the input of the Scottish Government, SNH and SEPA, has resulted in a rapid and rational response to monitor and manage the situation across Scotland.
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Mr Goldhead And The Grayling
Lawrence Catlow fishes the rapidly recovering River Irfon in Powys.
Moody Beasts
Stan Headley searches for the elusive sea-trout of Loch Ailsh in the northwest Highlands.
Alone On The River
Cliff Hatton encounters a mighty Wye salmon.
Hop To It
Richard Donkin has a no-nonsense approach to tackle and amphibians.
River Blackwater
THE BLACKWATER rises in the boglands of County Kerry, and although the peaty tinge it carries gives rise to its name it also flows through limestone and that helps it to support a diverse range of fly-life which provides plenty of sustenance for salmon parr and trout. The river is one of Ireland’s most productive salmon fisheries, along with the River Moy.
Hampshire Avon
THERE CAN be few places in fishing more famous than the Royalty Fishery on the Hampshire Avon, even Mr Crabtree has fished its illustrious waters. Two seasons ago an enormous salmon of 40lb was caught in the spring at the Royalty and big salmon are regularly caught in the early months of the season.
A Strange Kind Of Magic
Charles van straubenzee introduces a salmon fly that combines the most unlikely colours and materials to deadly effect.
A Deep-Water Experiment
Stan Headley hatches a plan to catch three species of fish in one day at Loch Calder in Caithness.
Rutland's Old Warriors
James Beeson enjoys supercharged surface sport with Rutland Water’s fry-feeders.
Plucked From The Jaws
Looking for affordable back-end sport? Andrew Flitcroft recommends the challenging Chollerton beat on the North Tyne.
