We have started organising the this years fisheriies open day. The event is called FISH 2011 and will be held at LLyn Brenig on Saturday the 14
of May 10:00am – 15:30pm
The theme of 2011 is Fishing in Sustainable Habitats, focusing on fish species, sustainable angling and fisheries in the future.
Invasive Shrimp Update
High risk sites in Wales are being sampled for invasive shrimp and to date there have been no further findings besides Cardiff bay. As the shrimp becomes more active in the Spring, the monitoring programme will continue to help assess the presence of the species across Wales. If you find invasive shrimp contactalert_nonnative@ceh.ac.uk
Fisheries Open Day
In December the Fisheries team visited the children of Ysgol Bro Tryweryn in Frongoch to show them fish which we had caught in our brood stock trap at Celyn. It was a great experience for the children who could not believe that such large fish are in the river behind the school
Kelt Captures
As part of the Dee Mitigation programme, this year we are trying to re-condition kelts that have successfully spawned in the river. Five kelts have been caught and are now in Maerdy hatchery. Special thanks to all that helped especially Bangor on Dee Salmon Anglers and Llangollen Angling Association.
Afon Ddu Habitat Restoration
Work was carried out to improve degraded habitat on the Afon Ddu. This stream is an important sea trout spawning tributary of the Llyfni. Works consisted of stock fencing, bank erosion repairs, in-river rock placements, tree coppicing and gorse removal.Afon Dyfi, Glyserch Future Habitat Project
Work will shortly begin on a habitat restoration scheme on the Glyserch a tributary of the Dyfi. The area has problems with over grazing which has led to erosion and loss of in-stream habitat. The scheme will involve saving tree root systems, Coppicing, introducing boulders and fencing.
Afon Hafnant, Brown Trout Restoration
Work at this brown trout tributary above Ysbyty Ifan included fencing, drinking areas and river crossings. The stream was heavily grazed and several mature alder and willow trees had fallen in causing flooding and erosion. The trees were removed the erosion has begun to stabilise and new vegetation should enhance this brown trout stream in the future.
Tryweryn Salmon Centre
One of the key findings of the EAW fish culture business plan review completed in 2010, recommended that the fish rearing operations of the two Northern fish culture units be merged into one new purpose built site in North Wales. his was endorsed by the LTW in January.Preliminary planning and discussions are underway and will be presented to PAB in April.
Changes to Angling Participation
The Environment Agency in 2011 will be handing over responsibility for delivery of Angling Participation activity to the Federation of Welsh Anglers. This will consolidate the role that the FWA will play in arranging and managing angling coaching throughout
Wales.Infrastruture Fund
This year we have supported 7 projects across North Wales in Gwynedd, Wrexham,Denbighshire and Conwy. All projects aim to improve access for anglers of all abilities. They’ve included improvements to disabled fishing platforms, signage, access tracks and parking.
Dwyfor Wild Fishing Wales Scheme
Habitat and access works on the Afon Dwyfor from Round 2 of WFW have been finished. For tickets please contact Geraint Pritchard –
dwyforsec@aol.com or 01766 810548