River Stinchar District Salmon Fishery Board

District Salmon Fishery Board

Promoting the Conservation and Management of the River Stinchar

Welcome

The River Stinchar District Salmon Fishery Board manages the protection, enhancement and conservation of the Atlantic salmon and sea trout stocks in the River Stinchar. It also has a duty to ensure the general protection and enhancement of the fishery.

FISHING

The River Stinchar is one of the most productive salmon fishing rivers in Ayrshire and has some excellent fly fishing water. This site provides useful information for the fisherman, with descriptions of the beats, contact details and advice on where to stay.

Ballantrae Bridge
Ballantrae


◦ Fishing	◦ Guide	◦ Methods	◦ The Beats

NEWS UPDATE - February 2012

27th February - The River Stinchar opened on Sat 25th Feb. No one usually bothers going out as early as Feb but as it was a Saturday I thought it would be nice if we could have an official opening...

...read more news here

River cam

See the new River Stinchar web camera at Colmonell Bridge here. It shows a good indication on river height and current conditions.

Fisherman's Map

A beautiful art print of the River Stinchar, showing all the beats and main salmon pools, is available to buy for only £20. Order your copy from the Ayrshire River's Trust, here.

Aims of the board

Provide fishery protection.
Police the purchase and sale of illegally caught and unseasonable fish.
Ensure fish passage over obstructions to migrations.
Protect juvenile fish and spawning redds.
Reverse the trend in the decline of adult Atlantic salmon by implementing policies that safeguard and enhance the natural spawning stock.
Conduct habitat, population and migration assessments to guide management strategies.
Encourage good conservation policies to stop over exploitation of salmon.
Conserve and establish sustainable fisheries for the River Stinchar.
Extend fishery awareness.

Craig Pool
Dalreoch