NAIRN ANGLING ASSOCIATION

SEASON 2013 NEWS

 

13/05/13

 

River works survey for Cawdor beat to be held Sunday 26th May at 11:00, members to meet at Rosefield carpark.

 

It has been a disappointing spring due to the cold weather and low water. However fish have finally moved into the system with the recent rises in water and fish ranging from 4 - 16lb have been landed by some Nairn anglers.

 

 

26/04/13

 

Very low water since the start of the season has given far from ideal conditions. Thankfully the first fish of the season was finally landed on 20th April by Charlie Walker at 8.5lb. Well done Charlie !

 

14/1/13

 

The new season will open on Saturday 2nd March 2013. There will be an opening ceremony held at the Jubilee bridge starting 10:00, all members are invited to attend.

 

The next Bank clearance work party will beSunday 24th February, members to meet at Clava bridge carpark at 10:30.

 

The Nairn season runs from March 2nd to 7th October and day or weekly tickets are available to visiting anglers. Methods are Fly and Worm, Spinning is also allowed when water levels are above the spinning marks.

 

For a relatively small river it can be very productive, both in terms of the quality of fish caught and the quantity. Often called "The little Gem" the Nairn can provide fantastic sport for local anglers and visiting fishers alike.

 

The River Nairn rises in headstreams on the slopes of Carn Ghriogair in the Monadhliath Mountains and flows North-Eastwards through Strathnairn for 38 miles to empty into the Moray Firth at Nairn.

 

The Nairn Angling Association holds 8 miles of fishing offering the angler some of the best Salmon & Sea Trout Association water in Scotland. The fishing's are over some 7 beats and include some excellent fly water.

 

The Nairn Angling Association dates back to 1923 and its aim is to promote and improve fishing, on an 8 mile stretch of the river Nairn for both local people and visiters alike.

 

 River Bailiff - 0782 5554808

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