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Muirkirk Angling Association

KNOW THE RULES, FISH RESPONSIBLY

A gentle reminder it is the responsibility of all members to report anything that is suspicious, i.e poaching or pollution. These incidents should be reported to a member of the committee or club officials.

RIVER AYR RULES


SEASON 2024 SALMON AND SEA TROUT - CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY.

EELS ARE A PROTECTED SPECIES AND MUST BE RETURNED TO THE RIVER.


BAG LIMITS

ALL SEA TROUT TO BE RETURNED TO THE RIVER.

6 TROUT PER ANGLER PER DAY.

NO SHRIMP OR PRAWN FISHING ALLOWED.

10 INCH TROUT LIMIT.

NO GUTTING FISH.

CONSERVE BANKS: i.e. NO DIGGING FOR BAIT.


RIVER HEIGHT MARKERS.

1. WELLWOOD BRIDGE. (CUMNOCK ROAD).

2. OLD HUMPBACK BRIDGE. (SORN ROAD).

3. POST IN WATER AT LIMMERHAIGH BRIDGE.(SORN ROAD).


ILLEGAL TAKING OF FISH

ANY ANGLER WHO OBSERVES THE ILLEGAL TAKING OF FISH SHOULD CONTACT THE NEAREST POLICE STATION WITHOUT DISTURBING THE OFFENDERS TO ENABLE THE POLICE TO OBTAIN A PROSECUTION. FIFTY POUNDS (£50) WILL BE AWARDED FOR EVIDENCE LEADING TO A CONVICTION.


POLLUTION

A gentle reminder it is the responsibility of all members to report anything that is suspicious, i.e poaching or pollution. These incidents should be reported to a member of the committee or club officials.


USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

POLICE: 01290 30600

POLLUTION: CONTACT S.E.P.A. EAST KILBRIDE 01355 574200 OR AYR 01292 294000

AYR TRUST: 01292 521223

RIVER AYR HEAD BAILIFF: 01292 478683