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.

The Board members are elected at the Triennial Meeting of Qualified Proprietors every 3 years.

Board Members

The current Board was elected on 6 May 2025:

  • Johnny Warrender, Benan, Pinmore (Chair)
  • Richard Wellesley, Knockdolian, Colmonell
  • Francis Young, Balnowlart

Co-opted Board Members

  • Derek Smith, Alton Albany, Barr
  • Frederick Wellesley, Kirkhill, Colmonell
  • Pamela Dunlop, Glenginnet, Barr (Salmon Angler’s Rep)

Associates

  • Stuart Brabbs (Ayrshire Rivers Trust – Senior Biologist and Trust Manager)
  • Struan Candlish (Ayrshire Rivers Trust – Fisheries Biologist)
  • Carolyn Bryce (Ayrshire Rivers Trust – Biologist)

Clerk

Iain K Clark, LLB (Hons), DipLP, NP (Clerk to the DSFB)

Email:RiverStincharDSFB@gilsongray.co.uk

District Salmon Fishery Board Scientific Advisers

Ayrshire Rivers Trust – 2 Crosshill Cottage, Mauchline, Ayrshire KA5 5HJ

(Tel: 01290 518 130)
Email: info@ayrshireriverstrust.org

River Bailiffs and River Watchers

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

Minutes of Meetings

Audited Statements of Accounts

Annual Reports

Good Governance

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