Understanding Angling

A key principle of the 'Scottish Outdoor Access Code' is that individuals should 'Respect the interests of other people'.  For those taking access this will mean acting in a way which demonstrates an awareness and understanding of the needs and sensitivities of those who earn a living from or enjoy the outdoors.

One group of river users which canoeists frequently interact with is anglers, but just how much do we know about and understand their sport?  A new online resource has been established at http://www.fishsalmon.co.uk/.  This website is aimed at anglers and provides a wealth of information about angling on the major salmon rivers of Scotland.  There is a wealth of information on this site regarding individual beats, fishing seasons and water levels.  It is well worth a look.  The water levels section is updated twice a day and includes some useful gauges not currently listed on the SEPA site.

The better canoeists and anglers understand each others sports the better they are able to responsibly share the rivers we all enjoy.