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Findhorn AGM R. Laughton River Findhorn Fish Surveys Adult Fish Data Predator Control Poaching Control Catchment development INNs Control Education Findhorn Catch Salmon-Grilse 1952-17 4000 3500 3000 Number of Fish

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Findhorn AGM R. Laughton

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River Findhorn

  • Fish Surveys
  • Adult Fish Data
  • Predator Control
  • Poaching Control
  • Catchment development
  • INNs Control
  • Education
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Findhorn Catch Salmon-Grilse 1952-17

500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 Number of Fish

Note: 2017 provisional total several estates still to submit catches

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Findhorn Catch Sea Trout 1952-17

100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800

1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 Number of Fish

Note: 2017 provisional total several estates still to submit catches

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Catch and Release Guidelines

  • Fly Fishing
  • Barbless Hooks
  • Play Quickly
  • Knotless Mesh Net
  • Keep Fish in Water
  • Quick Photo
  • Clean and Dry
  • Water Temps
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Conservation Limits and FMOs

  • Conservation Limits (Scot Gov)
  • Catch Data
  • Rivers Graded 1 to 3 (F = 1, N =1, L=3)
  • Low Water Flows 2018
  • National EF Survey

Board Merger Fisheries Mgmt Plan

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Juvenile Populations

5 10 15 20 25

1997 1998 1999 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2016

Mean Density (100m-2)

Mean salmon 1+ densities 1997- 2016

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Juvenile Populations

20 40 60 80

Salmon 0+ Salmon 1+ Salmon 2+

Density (100m-2) Juvenile Salmon Density Range

Min Max 2016

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Juvenile Populations

2 4 6 8 10 12 14

Trout 0+ Trout 1+ Trout 2+

Density (100m-2)

Juvenile Trout Density Range

Min Max 2016

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Predator Control

Sawbills/Cormorants

  • 4-5 Counts per yr
  • Moray Firth Licence Issued
  • Control (Oct- May)

Seal

  • Findhorn Counts (Drone)
  • Moray Firth Licence Issued
  • Control
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INNs Control

Giant Hogweed

  • Upper Findhorn to A96
  • Mosset
  • Control 4-5
  • Good Progress
  • 2018 to 2022 SISI HLF
  • Landfill Funds
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Education

Salmon Go To School Schools Go To Fish Tesco Bags of Help

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Many Thanks for your help throughout the season. Any Questions?