NAIRN ANGLING ASSOCIATION
NEWS
07/05/2012
Heavy rain around the middle of April gave in a large spate which resulted in quite a few trees being washed into the river. A couple of fish were reported but the river ran high till the end of the month. The club is still waiting for the lease to be finalised for Dalcross although news is expected soon.
11/04/2012
Following welcome rain and snow melt on 6th April a good rise in water a was seen on the river. The Nairn had been low for weeks and this rise in water encouraged some fish to move into the system.
Reported catches so far were an 8lb to Andrew Johnstone and a 17lb fish returned by David Johnstone. If you wish to report a fish or send in a photo of your catch please send to the clubs email at nairnangling@tiscali.co.uk
Hopefully some news soon on when the Dalcross fishing will be available.
17/03/2012
The club meeting on 14th March voted through taking over new fishing at Dalcross. Once the Lease has been signed full details of the fishing will be placed on the website.
The Nairn continues to fish well, Sandy Wallace had an excellent brace of 12lb and 17lb, Gordon Rennie with a fish of 15lb and David Johnstone had one of 17lb.
10/03/2012
The good start to the season continues with another 2 springers caught. Successful anglers were Charlie Black with 15 lb fish from Jocks and Gordon Rennie who returned an even better fish of 17lb from the Howford Pot.
04/02/2012
All members are encouraged to attend a club meeting on
14th March 2012 at 19:30 p.m at the Nairn Fire Station. This is to vote on new River Nairn fishing available to the club on the Dalcross Water.
03/02/2012
Season opened with water at summer level and a stiff breeze blowing. Ceremony went well with a good turnout. Kelts were few and far between but a fresh fish was landed by David Johnstone at 10.5lb from the Floodbank.
30/01/2012
Season opens Saturday 3rd March 2012. Opening ceremony to be held 10:00 at the Jubilee bridge where the new season will be piped in, all members are encouraged to attend.
Permits
Season 2012 permits are now available at Pat Fraser's In Nairn.
Bank Clearance
26th February 2012.
Meeting will be at 10:00 at the Whitebridge.
The Nairn season runs from March 3rd to 6th 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 visitors alike.
