Rules

Season 15th March to 30th September

Water - Left bank of River Ken from Dalry to Boatknowe (March fence).

 

Right bank from Polmaddie to Carsfad Loch
Method of Fishing - Fly only until the 1st of June. no maggots or natural minnows to be used.
 
Water. - Carsfad Reservoir.
Water. - Ealstoun Dam
 
Method of Fishing Carsfad- Fly, spinning and bait except natural minnow. Live or dead bait from left bank.
 
Method of Fishing Earlstoun - Fly fishing from boat. no bank fishing. Buoyancy Aids MUST be used. Fishing for members only
 
One rod only to be used and rod must be held in hand at all times when fishing. no ground bait to be used.
 
All trout under nine inches in length, salmon fry, other fry and unclean fish must be returned to the water. Course fish should not be put back.
 
Permits, fish and tackle in possession of holder must be exhibited to any one of the members of the association on request or to any water bailiff, policeman or gamekeeper.
 
No fishing between midnight and one hour before sunrise.
 
No keep nets.
 
SUNDAY FISHING
trout only on Carsfad and Earlstoun.
 
NO DOGS, LITTER, PICNICS OR FIRES. NO CAMPING.
 
Only recognised paths to be used and all gates must be closed
 
VISITORS FISHING RIVER KEN AND CARSFAD ARE SPECIALLY WARNED OF THE DANGERS OF:
APPROACHING THE INTAKE CANAL ON THE WEST BANK OF THE RESERVOIR.
THE SUDDEN RISE OF THE WATER IN THE RIVER KEN AND CARSFAD DUE TO POWER STATION OPERATIONS
 
ANY PERMIT HOLDER FOUND CONTRAVENING THE RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION WILL BE LIABLE TO HAVE HIS PERMIT WITHDRAWN FOR LIFE