The River Girvan Fishing Club

14/06/2026

There has been some very nice brown trout and sea trout caught this week. All returned safely to see another day. No Salmon as of yet but they are there.

08/06/2026

Good head of Brown water today after yesterday's rain. Got a report of a salmon today so they are there.

06/06/2026

We had a fantastic turnout today. 20 people in total came out for our 1st leg of our river competition. The rain kept at bay for us the most part of the day, albeit the midges were out.
There were numerous fish caught. And a couple of eels. All of which were released unharmed.
There were only four fish that qualified in their size that counted today.
All fish caught were brown trout.
So we'll done to Jay Allison then Ian Robertson and today's winner with two qualifying fish was Ewen Cameron.
Well done Ewen. 👏

The next leg will be held Saturday 4th July.

05/06/2026

We will all meet at the hospital carpark tomorrow morning Saturday 6th of June for 8.30am to get your competition ticket and raffle tickets.
Essential items to bring.
Your membership card.
A measuring tape.
A phone for your pictures of any fish caught. (no picture no fish)
A pen.
A landing net.
Forceps or disgorger.
Obviously your rod and gear. 😂
Fish care is absolutely paramount. Once a fish is caught and unhooked place it inside your landing net to rest and recover, then get your ticket and tape prepared for your photo of your catch. Its advisable to do this as prolonged exposure for the fish whilst dealing with your phone and ticket can have consequences.
Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. If any other members and their children would like to attend tomorrow then contact Stuart.

30/05/2026

If any of our club members would like to participate next Saturday then please message Stuart if you haven't already. Its free to take part and junior family members are very much welcome. There is a Junior sheild that runs alongside this competition.
There is rainfall predicted in the coming week so hopefully will shall see the river level up from its present level. If anybody would like to know anymore details about the competion then feel free to message Stuart.

29/05/2026

South Ayrshire council kindly sent us some dog fouling signs to put around our waters. I have put up a few signs already and more will be going up.
I must say that there has been a huge improvement, as In I haven't came accross any mess whilst strimming recently. So a big thankyou to all the dog walkers taking notice.
I also have placed up at the reservoir some disposable gloves alongside the bags to keep everyone's hands clean when dealing with any fatalities if they come accross them.

25/05/2026

I was down stimming club waters yesterday and came accross these wee fellows.

The most common small shoaling fish in Scottish rivers is the European Minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus). Often locally referred to as "baggies," (the baggie minnow) these tiny members of the carp family rarely exceed 10cm in length and form large, tight shoals in shallow, well-oxygenated water.

22/05/2026

The first leg of our river Champions cup competition will take place two weeks tomorrow. Saturday 6th of June.
9am start till 4pm.
Meeting place at the hospital carpark at 8.30am.
The competition will be held over 4 legs. Any brown trout, sea trout or Salmon 10 inches or over will count. Its the combined total length that will determine the winner. Clear picture of each fishes size against a measuring tape along with your entry slip.
This competition runs in conjunction with the junior shield (under 16s)
If anyone would like to attend can they please let Stuart know if they intend to come and if they are bringing any juniors. If you cant make the start time but would still like to attend you will need to collect your entry slip from Stuart prior to Saturday the 6th of June.
This competition is only open to club members and their families. Its a good chance to meet other club members and get out on the river.
Hopefully as many of you can make it and come along.
If anyone requires worms can they let Stuart know prior too the Saturday.
I will have the raffle ticket booklet with me so its a good time to purchase some tickets. Proceeds from the raffle go into fish stocking fund for 2027.

22/05/2026