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.
MEMBERSHIP PERMITS
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
Avian Infuenza
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.
Reminder - Permits
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.
Membership Permit Outlets
Please check the bottom of the Web Site permits and rules page for outlets and permit availability,
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE FOLLOWING OUTLETS:
Committee
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
Cupar
Permits are temporarily not available from Dott Thomson; Premier Store until the COVID restrictions are eased.
Eden Area
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
Opening Day Monday 15th February
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
EDEN PERMITS
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.
EDEN 2021 Fishing Season
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.
SEPA River Level Monitoring
SEPA systems have been subject to a Cyber attack.. This means that we may not have access to river level data for the start of the season until SEPA systems have been repaired.
Lockdown advice for Anglers
Marine Scotland have issued guidance for Anglers for the recent lockdown.
Angling is permissible provided this is within a single household group, or the group contains no more than 2 people from 2 different households. Children under the age of 12 from these households do not count towards this number.
You can travel for local outdoor sport or exercise such as angling but must stay within the more general requirements with regard to travel and ensure that you abide by the rules on meeting other households. In general, stay as close to home as possible – within your local authority, or no more than 5 miles from the boundary – and stay away from crowded places.
Individuals should continue to follow the five principles behind the Scottish Government’s FACTS campaign:
F – wear a Face covering
A – Avoid crowded places
C – Clean hands and surfaces regularly
T – stay Two metre distance away from other people
S – Self-isolate and book a test if you have COVID-19 symptoms (new continuous cough, fever or loss of, or change in, sense of smell or taste)
Catch Return - 2020
Members catch returns are essential for committee and Statutory bodies to make decisions with regard to the management, improvement of the river. Although catch returns this season were slightly up on last, the return rate remains consistently poor and it is suggested that it may be time to look for a better/easier way to encourage members to make their returns.
As an incentive all those making their return before the end of November are entered in a draw for a free permit for the following season. Congratulations to PETER CASWELL from Cupar your permit is in the Post.;
Total Catch for the season
Salmon 24; Biggest fish 13 Lbs; Sea Trout - 250 Finnock - 208; Brown Trout - 545
Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board Report 2019-2020
The latest TDSFB Report can be found on the link below.
Catch Return Reminder
A BIG thank you to all those who have already made their catch returns. To those who have not got round to it yet, they are important so PLEASE find the paper return provided with your permit (or use any bit of paper) and make your returns any which way you can to the Secretary EVEN IF IT IS A NIL RETURN. Catch returns are important for management of the river as are the comments and feedback included with them. If any one has constructive suggestions for improving how we make catch returns please contact any member of committee.
Committee / Ticket Secretary vacancy
Our Ticket Secretary has indicated he will stand down at the AGM creating a vacancy for this office in committee and the potential for a member of the Association to join committee at the AGM. Please contact the Secretary by phone or by e-mail for further details.
Annual General Meeting - 2020 Postponed
Please note that committee have decided that our normal AGM in December should be postponed until such times as the COVID-19 restrictions permit us to safely meet. Until that time the existing management committee will continue to run the Association on behalf of the membership.
Secretary.
Season Closed
I’m safe fur the noo. See you all next season- Photo Jack Perks.
HOPE YOU ALL HAD AN ENJOYABLE SEASON AND THINGS CAN GET BACK TO NORMALITY NEXT YEAR.
Catch Returns
Please, remember that ALL permit holders need to complete a catch return either on line on the Catch return page of this web site (preferred) or by completing the paper copy provided with all membership fishing permits or by printing the catch return below and on the Facebook page and posting/emailing it to the secretary before 30th November to enter the draw for a free season ticket for the 2021 season.
Only estimated days spent Salmon Fishing to be reported.NOT or sea or Brown Trout .
Flood damage
Please take care on the river after the flood which may have eroded and undercut the banks. These can collapse without warning. A survey of the river will be undertaken once the water clears and levels come down, be careful and report any trees in the river and bank erosion seen on the Face book group page or to the secretary
Scottish Brown Trout Fishing Season 15th March-6th October
Sadly, after an excellent Trout fishing season on the Eden the Brown Trout fishing season closes today 6th October. The river remains open for salmon & sea Trout fishing to 31st October. Any Brown Trout caught must be returned to the river after today.
Brown Trout or Sea Trout?
It is widely recognised that Brown Trout and Sea Trout are the same species (Salmo Trutta). As the season progresses and spawning ready fish “colour up”, it makes identifying which is which increasingly difficult for anglers. The best advice here if there is any doubt, is always to treat all coloured fish at this time of year as ready to spawn and return them quickly and safely to the river (no time for photos) to do what they do naturally.