Catch Return

Completion and submission of catch returns is a condition of membership. Data collected annually helps the DAA and others consider the health of our rivers and builds on historical records to highlight the development of any significant trends. It is important that accurate returns are submitted in good time each year to enable analysis to take place before the AGM.

The Association adopts a mandatory catch and return policy for all fish in our waters with the exception of non-native species such as Rainbow Trout. All the fish in our rivers are wild, there is no stocking, and a pinched barb or better still barbless hooks are recommended, that way a little shake of the hand and they are away.

*Note Rainbow Trout are non-native and are escapees from fish farms, they interfere with the ecology of the river and should all be despatched.

Set out below are some pictures and links which will help to identify the type of fish you might catch on DAA waters.