River Dee Anglers’ Chance to Land Big Honour
February 01, 2021
Salmon anglers and complete beginners are being invited to compete for one of the biggest honours in the sport in a round-the-clock fishing challenge.
Within weeks of the Easter Beltie restoration works finishing at least 15 redds have appeared!
With no records of redds here for at least the past 20 years and probably none since the river was straightened in the 1860s these redds are truly great news. While there is still limited vegetation cover the fish themselves are keeping out of sight with just a few seen, however there are at least 15 redds made by both salmon and sea trout. As the site matures hopefully more fish will take advantage of the spawning a take up residence in the reach... and then come back to spawn themselves!
Take a glimpse of one of the redds on this video and see the team from cbec eco engineering plotting their precise location.
The site near Torphins has just undergone a massive regeneration project which has changed the canalised section into a more natural, meandering river. The aim of the work was to improve the habitat for fish and other wildlife whilst also allowing the river to expand and contract during periods of high water.
The number of redds appearing upstream of the site is similiar this year to previous years and so the indications are that more fish have chosen the beltie to spawn - and we hope that we have provided good habitat for the fry and parr to thrive.
The restoration was funded by the Biodiversity Challenge Fund. Find out more about the work here: https://www.deepartnership.org/project/easter-beltie-restoration/
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2020 Redd Count
January 28, 2021
The results of the 2020 Redd count are in with some grounds for optimism
#fishlocal
January 28, 2021
The current restrictions mean that there are some great opportunities for local anglers
Robson Green in the Buff!!
January 27, 2021
Our friend Robson has lent his support to promoting our River Dee buffs
Guidance for the 2021 fishing season
January 27, 2021
As things currently stand, the Dee fishing season will commence as usual on 1st February.
View our latest River Dee Annual Review
January 26, 2021
We hope you enjoy the latest annual review for the Dee District Salmon Fishery Board and River Dee Trust.
A Look Back at the Opening Ceremony
January 25, 2021
With no opening ceremony this year, we thought we would share a few pics f past events
Say it With Trees!
January 24, 2021
Why not make a special gesture to the one you love this Valentine’s day with a bouquet of trees from the River Dee Trust?
Home Learning With the River Dee Trust
January 21, 2021
The Trust has been working with schools and parents to ensure our youngsters can enjoy learning about the River Dee from home
Juvenile salmon stocks in the Dee 2019
December 11, 2020
The Trust monitors juvenile Salmon stocks to help ensure we get as many smolts to sea as possible.
River Dee Buffs On Sale Now!!
December 07, 2020
Get your hands on this Winter's Ultimate Accessory!!
Trees Bear Fruit!
December 03, 2020
A third of the LWS between Loch Muick and the Spittal bridge had gravel and redds associated with them
Redd Alert!
November 18, 2020
Just days after completing restoration works on the Garbh Allt, salmon and redds have been spotted!
River Dee Trust Joins Call for Scottish Government to Turn Words Into Action
September 03, 2020
The River Dee Trust has joined the national network of river conservation charities in calling on the Scottish Government to turn words into action to avert an ecological disaster.
Prime time for American Mink activity
August 27, 2020
August and September herald the highest levels of mink activity within the catchment. Our volunteer network has been hard at work but we could do with some support.
Smolt migration through the River Dee and Aberdeen Harbour
April 06, 2020
The Results of the 2019 River Dee Smolt Tagging & Tracking study have been published
Living River Festival
February 03, 2020
The River Dee Trust, organised the first festival to celebrate all aspects of the River Dee on Saturday. We were delighted it was such a success after hundreds of people took part in a range of events.
A Million Trees to Save Our Salmon
January 30, 2020
The River Dee Trust has announced plans to plant a million native trees in one of the biggest nature restoration projects in the Cairngorms. The project will recreate areas of landscape that have been lost for 2000 years.
All Change on the Riverbank
January 20, 2020
There have been several personnel changes along the Dee during the close season.
A New Era Begins for the River Dee Trust as Sandy Bremner Appointed Chairman
December 18, 2019
Award Winning Journalist Set to Lead the Trust
Habitat Restoration and Maintenance Update
December 09, 2019
Work is progressing on projects funded by the Biodiversity Challenge Fund (BCF), running from July 2019 – September 2020
Hatchery Factsheet
November 15, 2019
The Dee Dsfb has produced a short facsheet detailing its position on enhancement stocking
Upper Dee Riparian Scheme: 2019 Electrofishing Results
November 08, 2019
The River Dee Trust has published the results of the 2019 UDRS Electrofishing
Scale Report 2015-2018
November 08, 2019
The River Dee Trust has published the findings of its scale reading study
Callum Mackenzie Cup 2019
November 01, 2019
The Callum Mackenzie Cup is awarded by Ballogie Estate Enterprises for the most notable fish, of any species, caught by a youngster within the Dee catchment, including Rivers Cowie and Carron or one of the many trout fisheries in the district.
River Dee Review 2018-19 now published
October 10, 2019
The new Annual Review highlighting the work of the Board and Trust is available to read.
River Dee Habitat Restoration Is Finalist at Helping it Happen Awards
October 09, 2019
A project to conserve one of Scotland’s most famous salmon rivers has been recognised in a national awards scheme for environmental excellence.
Return of the King- the reintroduction of salmon in the Culter Catchment
October 07, 2019
One of the Dee’s most exciting projects got underway in 2014 when a fish pass was installed on the Culter Burn in the autumn of that year.
Smolt Production in the Dee 2016-2019
October 03, 2019
Since 2016 the River Dee Trust has been engaged in a major piece of work to find out more about smolt production on the lower Dee.
Fisheries Protection
September 24, 2019
With the season coming to a close Fisheries Officers are still working hard to protect salmon from poachers. Poaching still goes on and can have a major impact on fish stocks, particularly when numbers are down across the country.
The River Dee Trust Seeks Support for Education Package
September 12, 2019
The River Dee Trust is fundraising to reignite its education programme.
Upper Dee Project Nominated for Award
September 02, 2019
The Upper Dee Riparian Woodland Project has been shortlisted in the Enhancing Our Environment category at Scottish Land & Estates' 2019 Helping It Happen Awards.
Living River Dinner, Friday 31st January 2020
August 29, 2019
The River Dee Trust is holding a dinner to celebrate the Living River on Friday 31st January 2020. The dinner will be held at Banchory Lodge and follows on from a successful inaugural event held at the Lodge earlier this year.
Culter Parr Show Strong Growth
August 15, 2019
The Culter catchment is an ideal breeding ground for salmon
Return of the Pink Salmon
July 03, 2019
As expected, the first pink salmon has been caught on the Dee
River Dee Conservation Series River Muick
May 22, 2019
This short film showcases our new project in the Upper Dee Catchment
Improving Habitat for Juvenile Salmon
November 23, 2018
Join River Operations Manager Edwin Third, as he introduces a new project to boost juvenile salmon salmon on the Dee.
Managing Smolts on the River Dee
June 26, 2018
Join the River Dee team as we continue our work to protect our most precious resource, Atlantic salmon smolts