Galloway Fisheries Trust


Galloway Fisheries Trust



 

Advice

An important aspect of the work of GFT is the provision of expertise and advice on a wide variety of fishery related topics. This includes planning applications, forestry design plans and Environmental Statements and Impact Assessments.

Loch Dee
Loch Dee

The GFT also provides focused fishery advice through a Fishery Development Service (FDS). The GFT aims to encourage the sustainable development of freshwater fishing across the region. This service covers both still and running waters and includes giving advice on the promotion and marketing of fisheries.

 

 

The FDS is well used by a wide range of fishery businesses. The creation of new fisheries through either constructing new ponds or opening up inaccessible areas has taken place at a number of locations. GFT are able to assist in the design of new ponds, suitable fish species for introduction and help with the necessary licence applications.

Addressing problems on established fisheries is also undertaken. Key problems where best practice guidance is provided includes control of problem aquatic plants, reducing predation problems and management of bank sides to allow fishing whilst keeping their biodiversity value.

Large pike caught in the Bladnoch
Large pike caught in the Bladnoch

Advice is also provided to ensure fisheries are run in a sustainable manner for the long term. This may include limiting angling pressure / fishing methods or even only allowing catch and release.

Galloway Fisheries Trust