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First work party of the year takes place tomorrow, Sunday 20th. Apologies for the lack of notice but we had one eye on the weather. However it does look like the snow will stay away long enough for us to get some clearing up done. Meeting at Balmore Bridge 10.30am. Paul

This years River Kelvin Angling Association Annual General Meeting will take place at 7pm, on the 7th of February 2013. The meeting will be held at Bearsden Town Hall, 69 Drymen Road. Invites will be posted to those that were members during 2012, you will need to bring your invite to gain entry. If you…

Another work party outing going ahead this Sunday (9th). Will be meeting at Balmore Road Bridge, next to Summerston tip, at 10.30am. Come along and help us trim branches, pick up litter etc. Kind regards Paul

Just a reminder that your catch returns are due by the 20th of November. This includes nil returns (even if you didn’t catch anything, you must submit this so that we know). Please submit your return online through www.fishkelvin.com. If you don’t have access to a computer (try the library) you can submit the paper…

Recently we have recieved an email from Bishop Mills Residence Association regarding the behaviour of Anglers in and around their property on the banks of the Kelvin. While I know there have been icidents that may not be related to association members, I would like to draw everyones attention to the following: 1) Parking is…

Thanks to everyone that has contributed to the clean up and work party days so far. Last Sunday a small group cleared away some of the vegetation across from The White House. You can now fish the length of this pool without having to wade or crawl through the scrub! The plan is to fit…

Thanks to all those that attended on Sunday the 16th. We managed to open up another pool above Balmore Bridge, I look forward to hearing about the first Salmon caught from it. The days have been really productive (we have opened up several pools in the City and Balmore), so we intend to continue this…

Thanks to everyone that came along to lend a hand on Sunday. We opened up some stretches that were unfishable, and strimmed the area round the footbridge. I’m always suprised at how much can be done when you have bodies to help. Although the amount of blethering also seems to increase! We are meeting again…

On Sunday the 9th of September we will be carrying out some improvement work, all members are invited to drop by and lend a hand. We will be meeting at Balmore Bridge at 10.30am. Depending on how many numbers we have we may decide to tackle more than one particular stretch. Come along even if…

The Committee are pleased to announce that they have acquired the two leases on the Luggie Water. These were previously held by the Waterside Anglers Club and the Kirkintilloch Miners. This has been a fairly drawn out process but the lease is now official and all RKAA members can now fish the Luggie Water for…