About Us

Promoting the Conservation and Management of the River Stinchar

Aims of the Board

The general duties of the Board as set out in the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 2003 are to implement measures to achieve the undernoted aims:-

  • Protecting and improving the fisheries within its district
  • Increasing salmon
  • Running a restocking programme in selected areas where low numbers of parr and salmon are identified.
  • Encouraging responsible angling

The River Stinchar DSFB works to raise the profile of the economic, cultural and environmental importance of the River Stinchar to the local area, both among residents and visiting anglers.

The Board represents the interests of the River Stinchar at regional and national forums.

Board Members

Johnny Warrender (Chairman)
Richard Wellesley
Gordon Hyslop
Roger Pirrie

Associates

Stuart Brabbs (Ayrshire Rivers Trust) – 01290-518130
Iain Clark (Clerk) – RiverStincharDSFB@gilsongray.co.uk

River Bailiffs and River Watchers

All fishing activities are policed by a network of qualified Bailiffs and River Watchers.
Tom Lothian, Head Bailiff – 07366-505009
Douglas Faulds, Bailiff – 01465-841616
Matt Cross, River Watcher – 01465-861006