Salmon Fishing River Irvine Scotland
O. S. Map 70
The River Irvine
shares a common estuary with the River Garnock at Irvine. The River
Irvine flows from its source in Lanarkshire for 25 miles to
the sea at Irvine, on its way flowing through a variety of
scenery - agricultural, industrial and residential. In the
past the river was heavily polluted but water quality is now
improving and the river and its fish stocks are steadily
improving, largely due to the work of the River Irvine
Improvement Association.
Catches on the River
Irvine are estimated to be in the region of 100 salmon a year, plus a
few sea trout, running from July onwards with the best months September
and October. The salmon fishing is owned by the Crown Estates and is let
to several local angling clubs. The most productive stretch is between
Kilmarnock and Darvel, with most fish taken on spinner. Permits are
available from Irvine Angling Club (tel 01294 273381) and, for the water
controlled by Kilmarnock A. C., contact Torbet's Tackle Shop, the
Strand, Kilmarnock.
River Garnock
The Garnock is a
smaller river, rising to the east of Largs. At only 15 miles long, it is
the smallest of Ayrshire's salmon rivers. With improving water quality,
the Garnock might yield up to around 80 salmon in a season. Fish
generally arrive at the end of July. The most productive part of the
river is between Kilbirnie and Dalry. Visitor permits are available on
local angling club water.
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