River Goil Angling Club

20/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined Sunday's work party.

"Many hands make light work."

All tasks completed.

Stile and boardwalk team: Roger and Bruce.
Bramble bashing team: Michael, Jim, Tim, and Steve.

17/04/2026

River Goil work party Sunday 19th April.
1200 - 1600.
Forecast looks good.
Look forward to seeing everyone.
Bring wellies and strong gloves.

24/03/2026

Date for your diaries.
River Goil Workparty.
Sunday 19th April 2026.
1200-1600
Meet at south end of Pole Farm straight
Tasks - cutting back brambles, 2 new style's, dismantling rotting bridge and constructing alternative walkway.
Please message/contact me if you able to help.
Steve Cade
Secretary
07826 696354

14/03/2026

Not long now...

09/01/2026

You'll catch nowt up there lad...
Woodpecker Pool decorations.

15/12/2025

The Bridge Pool between the storms

31/10/2025

That’s all folks.

Roger braving the elements for a final few casts on the last day of the season 🌧️

Thanks to all those who have supported working parties and general volunteering activities throughout the season. There’ll still be some winter work to do, so watch this space.

I’ll soon be in touch for your catch returns. All the best, Tim

29/09/2025

29/09/2025

The lower reaches of the river as it flows into Loch Goil. The deforested area of level ground on the right bank has the potential to become a high-capacity flood plain and wetland habitat. Read the feasibility study here: https://www.lochgoil-trust.org/projects/river-goil-projects/flood-mitigation

11/09/2025

Lochgoil Community Trust have been shortlisted for the national RSPB Nature of Scotland Award for their work in supporting habitat and river bank restoration on the River Goil!

Do please take the time to cast your vote for them…

The winner of the Community Initiative Award is being decided by a public vote – select your favourite project by clicking on the vote button. Voting will close on the 1 October.

04/08/2025

The river’s at a lively 3’ on the gauge (low tide), but the rain’s now easing. Lots of sea trout being caught in the loch at the moment - perhaps waiting for just a deluge. Tomorrow could be good…

24/07/2025

https://youtu.be/7Jp2FKillMA?si=_Xow4vGH8j-APl--

Wild Atlantic salmon are facing unprecedented threats, from rising river temperatures to pollution, predation, and barriers along their migration routes. But...