The Eden Angling Association is a not for profit organisation, open to all. We promote the sport of angling for salmon, sea trout and brown trout on the Fife shire river Eden as a facility for members of the Association for fishing, and for the benefit and enjoyment of the public. We aim to restore and conserve the river, improving its habitat and encouraging bio diversity.
Sustainable Cupar have organised several Himalayan Balsam pulling events and are looking for Eden Angling Association volunteers to assist.them clear Balsam between the Pitscottie Bridge Cupar and the weir.
Meet Norma at the Marie Curie sign.at the Pitscottie Bridge Cupar at 18:30 on the following dates. Instruction will be given.
Tuesday 3rd August; Wednesday 4th August; and Tuesday 19th August,
FACE MASK REQUIRED FOR ENTRY
Following the easing of COVID restrictions in July R Dott Thomson, 57 Bonnygate Cupar KY15 4BY is once again able to sell Membership season and day. Permits, A selection Fishing tackle is also available.
Contact the Secretary to be re united with a cased pair of ‘French Connection’ Glasses, lost & found at Balass Friday 15th July..
Now Re united with its owner. Thanks to Douglas Williams
Scottish Anglers should be on the look out for Pink Salmon & Salmon & Sea Trout affected by Red Skin Disease. If any are caught or seen please photograph them and notify Fisheries Management Scotland directly on the contact link below and to the Association Secretary..
The Eden Angling Association trained volunteers continue to do what it can to control Giant Hogweed on the river. Anglers should be aware that if the sap of this invasive plant contacts skin it can cause severe burns when exposed to sunlight. The effects can be long standing..GIve it a wide berth.
Giant Hogweed starting to Flower - June
The Association subscribe to the Salmon & Trout Conservation group. Check out their latest publication on the link below. Interesting section on English Chalk streams as the Eden above Crawford Priory runs through Limestone.
In addition to the usual outlets, following easing of COVID rules, fishing permits for the river EDEN can once again be obtained from the PREMIER STORE, 16 Ladywynd CUPAR and the KILT SHOP 68 South Street St Andrews (Open 9:30 -%pm Mon - Sat.) Check the link below for prices and where to get permits.
Hopes are high for another good year on the Tay with increased catches of younger fish last year all indicating a shift away from the late season runs in the past ,towards summer..
The latest report by S&TC on the poor condition of English rivers and lack of teeth by the Environment Agency. This is concerning as there are strong parallels with the situation in Scotland.
To the Eden Angling superhero parents with Primary aged children.
As climate change continues to place greater demands on river water from agriculture the Dry Eden group with representation from the Eden Angling Association reported on the Fifeshire Eden in 2018-2019 as one of 7 in the UK affected by agricultural water extraction in times of climate change.Water is a scarce resource and this competition is intended to spread awareness through the community. Feel free to share this with others on your network.
DRY: The Diary of a Water Superhero, children’s competition
with Waterwise
A creative challenge to children to read and enjoy this engaging STEM book and use their imagination to illustrate what their community would look like if we all used water more wisely
What would your home, school, or garden look like if we were to use water more wisely?
+ Competition open to 5-9 and 10-13 year olds + Individual and class prizes +
+ Supported by online teacher notes in English & Welsh +
+ Submit entries May 1st-28th, 2021 +
+ A collaboration between the DRY Project (University of the West of England) and Waterwise in conjunction with Waterwise's Water Saving Week May 17th-21st +
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To find out more, please click here: https://www.waterwise.org.uk/drycompetition/
Many thanks, Best wishes, Lindsey
Professor Lindsey McEwen
Director: Centre for Water, Communities and Resilience
Department of Geography and Environmental Management
University of the West of England
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
United Kingdom
Dairsie Bridge Parapet repairs are being carried out (AGAIN) by a contractor from Monday 22nd - Sunday 25th April. The small car park parking may be restricted by the contractors vehicles during this period. Access and alternative routes to the big car park at Lydox can be found below.
The Brown trout season runs from 15th March to the 6th October inclusive. The river level is dropping nicely. Tight lines
EDEN PERMITS are available from Paws & Claws the Pet Shop at 6a Forth Street Leven KY8 4PF . The shop also has Bait and a selection of tackle.
Some of our usual permit shops remain unable to sell Eden permits until the current COVID restrictions are eased.
Permits may still be obtained from the SECRETARY by e-mail or post with name, Address, Post code and type of permit required (ADULT, JNR or OAP) for details on payment by Bank Transfer (Preferred as permits can usually be posted out same day). Cheques take longer because of restricted bank opening and also take time to clear.
E-Mail: eaa.secretary@btinternet.com
Post: The Scretary, Eden Angilng Association, 49 Sandylands road, Cupar, KY15 5JP
There has been an outbreak of Avian Influenza at a Leven poultry farm in February. The strain is adapted for birds and presents very low risks to human health.
Anyone finding dead wild waterfowl (Swans, geese or ducks) or other dead wild birds such as gulls or birds of prey are asked to report them directly to the DEFRA helpline on 03459 33 55 77 (option 7). More information on how to report these is available on the Animal & Plant Health Agency link below.
Please ensure that Plastic I/D Season card and Paper permit to fish are filled in with Name, Address and signature, otherwise they are not valid .
Why not Invest in a ‘ZINGER’ for your permit I/D card it saves a lot of searching in all those pockets when asked . Shakespeare have one on Amazon but others versions are available.
Please check the bottom of the Web Site permits and rules page for outlets and permit availability,
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE FOLLOWING OUTLETS:
Secretary & Treasurer
SEASON PERMITS AVAILABLE by post direct from the secretary. Payment by Bank Transfer (Preferred ) or by cheque (No cash).
Post or EMAIL full name; address, post code and type of permit required (Adult, Junior, OAP) for further details to:
Mr David Farmer
49 Sandylands Rd, Cupar, KY15 5JP
Mob: 07986 666898
E-Mail: eaa.secretary@btinternet.com
Permits are temporarily not available from Dott Thomson; Premier Store until the COVID restrictions are eased.
Aladdins Cave
259 High Street,
LESLIE, KY6 3AX
Deals on Reels
18 Station Rd,
Cowdenbeath KY4 9SG
Anglers Choice
259 Strathmartine Road
DUNDEE, DD3 8QQ
Dan’s Goods
26 Main Street
Guardbridge, KY16 0UG
Permits are not available from the KILT SHOP until the COVID restrictions are Eased
It’s what we have all been waiting for, but sadly the COVID restrictions this year means that we are unable to socialize on the opening day as we would normally do.. Please fish individually and follow the Scottish Government COVID rules for outdoor activities. Carry and use your own hand gel.after touching stiles and gates and take care on the river as the floods have caused considerable bank erosion which means undercut sections of banks can collapse at any time..
Tight Lines. Post your opening day photos on Facebook
For latest availability of 2021 Eden Angling Association Membership/Permits, please check the ‘Permits & Rules’ page of the Web Site (Click bars on top Right corner) for updates on which outlets are open during the latest COVID Lockdown. Membership Permits are also available direct from the secretary for those self isolating or unable to access the outlets.
The Salmon & sea Trout fishing season opens 15th February to individual anglers, with a valid permit taking individual responsibility for complying with current COVID rules & legislation. NO FISHING BEFORE THE OPENING DATE. Membership of the Association is by purchase of a permit, these can be obtained from any of the outlets listed on the ‘Permits & Rules’ page of the web site or from the secretary.
Car Parking & Permit Sales LocationsMap
