Novar Fishings Regulations 2012

1. Method: Fishing is permitted by fly only. Spinning and the use of fixed spool reels is prohibited. Only single and double hooks are to be used. Maximum hook size for low water is size 8.

2. Catch Returns:  A catch return should be made to the Novar Fishings Partnership immediately after the expiry date on your permit.

3. Other:  Dogs should be kept under control at all times. No open fires.

4. Beat Rotations: The Novar Fishings beats are to be fished according to the rotation provided with your permit. Rods will change beats at 0600 hours each day and rods will change from upper to lower beats or vice versa at 1300 hours. Fishing from midnight on a Saturday to 0600 hours on a Monday is strictly prohibited.

5. Novar Fishings Conservation Policy:

The Novar Fishings Partnership has set a target that at least 70% of the annual rod catch should be returned safely to the water with a minimum of harm. In order to help achieve this target we ask all anglers to adhere to the following regulations:

Salmon
Up to 30th June

• All multi-sea wintered salmon must be returned i.e. 100% Catch and Release. One grilse may be retained per angler per week.

After 30th June

• Return of all salmon over 30” / 76cm (about 10lbs).

• For lets of 4 to 6 days - A maximum of two fish may be killed (i.e. salmon/grilse under 30” / 76cm about 10lbs) per angler (non-transferable) during the period of let, but only one salmon or grilse may be killed on any single day.

• For lets of 1 to 3 days - A maximum of one salmon or grilse may be killed (i.e. salmon/grilse under 30” / 76cm about 10lbs) per angler (non-transferable), during the period of let.

Sea Trout

• No more than one sea trout of ≥1½ lbs to be retained per angler per week.

General

• All coloured fish must be returned.