Year of the Salmon looks to solve population riddle
Wild salmon populations across the Atlantic are continuing to fall, casting doubt the future of one of Scotland’s most iconic species.
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Anglers delighted as River Earn restrictions lifted
Anglers on the River Earn will be able take home some of the salmon they catch next year under revised river gradings.
Challenges despite a record £1bn salmon haul
Scottish salmon production topped £1 billion for the first time in 2017 but Brexit and gill-health issues could impact on output this year.
Man fined £1,200 for storing fertiliser three metres from water
A man responsible for storing fertiliser too close to a burn connected to the River Tay has been fined £1,200.
Sepa urged to act as heatwave hits Tayside salmon population
Environmental watchdog Sepa has been urged to act as the Scottish heatwave leaves the water level at the River Ericht dangerously low.
Fishing the electric way
A flash of silver in the swirling pool. A cry goes out: “There’s one, there’s one!” Up scoops the net and within its mesh lies a glistening salmon parr.
READERS’ LETTERS: Embrace the salmon debate, don’t shoot it
Sir, – If Jenny Hjul (“Progress is in our hands”, The Courier, March 28) wants to see the salmon farming industry make economic progress, then she should embrace the debate over its failings rather than attempting to shame its critics.
Angus and Mearns Matters: South Esk a reel gem in the Angus sporting crown
As befitting its status as the Queen of the UK’s rivers, the annual ceremony heralding the beginning of a new season in pursuit of the King of Fish is a grand spectacle on the banks of the Tay.
River South Esk season opens with optimism in the Angus air
Winter sunshine gave rise to hopes of a fine year on the River South Esk as the first cast of a new season was made on the Angus water.
Catchment plan will protect and enhance River South Esk environment
Protection of native species such as the rare freshwater pearl mussel and curbs on invaders including dangerous giant hogweed will be key targets for teams working to safeguard the vitality of the River South Esk catchment.