Category: Updates

We have been asked by the KoSDFB to remind our members that any new boats on the Kyle should be registered with the Board in Ardgay. Boat owners only need to register their boats once and do not need to re-register each year.

We have been told by Marine Scotland that in addition to catch returns of salmon and sea trout we must supply them with details of the numbers of days fished for salmon each month by our members, even if nothing is caught.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SALMON FISHING EFFORT IS REQUIRED, NOT SEATROUT .

Please keep a record of the number of days on which you fished for salmon each month and record the total on the salmon / seatrout catch return form at the end of the season. Every day fished must be recorded, regardless of the amount of time spent fishing, for example, if you only fish for one hour this still counts as one rod day.

The topic sheet from Marine Scotland regarding reporting of rod fishing effort can be found here.

The subscription fees for the 2019 season will remain unchanged.

The AGM will be held in Edderton Community Hall on Tuesday 12 March 2019 at 7:30pm. Refreshments will be available and there will be a raffle on the night to raise funds for the Association. Our invited guest speaker is unable to attend so there will be no guest speaker this year. All welcome.

Fisheries Management Scotland have issued the following guidance.
The KOSAA Committee appeal to all members and visitors to follow these guidelines during
this period of exceptional weather.

Fisheries Management Scotland remain concerned about the current stress fish stocks are under, due to the combination of prolonged dry weather, high river temperatures and water abstraction in some areas. With daytime river temperatures in some areas currently in excess of 19c and hot weather set to continue, we recommend that our members consider issuing the following guidance for fisheries and anglers in their area:

• Cease fishing when river water temperature exceeds 18°C
• Use strong tackle
• Play the fish quickly
• Always use a knotless net
• Keep the fish in the water at all times
• Use long-nosed forceps or a hook releasing tool to gently remove the hook

Catch and Release Best Practice can be found HERE:

Hi Richard

Myself and friend Dave enjoyed a good day on the Kyle today. We got our permits from the store in Ardgay this morning at 7am sharp. High tide was 6.37 , we did not buy tags as we were happy to catch and release.
I had two nice grilse at 8lb and 6lb and Dave had one around 4lb.
We had a good chat with Kenny the bailiff and he gave us some more information about the Kyle.
We handed our returns into the store on the way home.
Thanks again for your help and information.

Kind regards
Dave

A reminder that the point at which the Oykel outflow (Kyle of Sutherland) category 1 classification ends has been moved to a point approximately 300 metres downstream of the road bridge at Bonar Bridge where the Kyle widens into the Dornoch Firth (for OS grid references see KOSDSFB 2018 Conservation Policy document here Updated Conservation Policy for the 2018 Season.pdf).

Upstream of this point KOSAA rules on catch limits and tagging apply.

Downstream of this point will remain as category 3 and all salmon and grilse caught must be released.

The Invercharron beats on the Kyle have now been secured by KoSAA for up to the next 5 years.

This means that the fishing available to members and visitors this season remains the same as last season and is shown on the Maps page.

Membership renewals and applications should be sent to Julia (Mimi) Campbell at 2 Meikle, Lairg Road, Bonar Bridge, IV24 3AW.

The AGM will be held in Edderton Community Hall on Tuesday 30 January 2018 at 7:30pm. The guest speaker will be Scott MacKenzie who will give a talk on new materials available for rod manufacturing, matching lines to rods, and casting techniques.