Novar Catch Returns

The total catch for the Novar beats in the 2009 season was 395 salmon & grilse resulting in a 5-year average up to an including 2009 of 377. The grilse generally range in weight from 3½ to 6½ lbs, and the salmon from 7 to 15 lbs.

Novar Catch Returns 2005 to 2009

Novar Catch Returns Summary

Catch & Release

A salmon conservation policy was introduced as a voluntary code in 2005. In 2006 the conservation policy was incorporated into the Novar Fishings Regulations, resulting in a significant improvement in return rates on the Novar beats. The return rate for 2009 was 67%.

Novar Catch & Release Statistics