Conservation

It is now mandatory for all salmon to be released causing as little distress as possible, Therefore we ask all anglers to ensure that they use a landing net and do not beach fish onto sand and gravel and follow advice regarding keeping fish in the net when unhooking and avoid handling if at all possible. We encourage people to reduce the size of any treble hook on lures and only one hook is allowed.

Catching a salmon is a memorable occasion and we recognise people want to take a photo of their catch, however please do not lift fish out of the water by the tail and stomach and hold them out of the water. This not only seriously distresses the fish but can cause fungal infections where scales get removed. If you must take a photo then please keep the fish in the net and in the water. Posting pictures of fish being held up in the air on social media is likely to generate negative comments both for the angler and the beat.

Much of the Kercock fishing takes place on land that has been designated as a Site of Scientific Interest. This means there is flora and fauna of special interest and scarcity. Anglers are asked to avoid causing any damage to the surrounding land and to keep vehicles on the tracks and identified parking areas.

One of the things that anglers love about Kercock is the peace and quiet with no roads, houses or visitors near to the beat. This encourages the wildlife to frequent the surrounding fields, trees and riverbanks. Deer, otters, kingfishers, osprey and sand martins are just some of the things you could expect to see, as well as hopefully a few salmon!