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  • EGM Wednesday 17th of November

    Dear member, You are invited to attend the following meeting at Woodside Hall. The meeting has been called by the committee to discuss and agree actions on the points detailed in the agenda below. You will need your permit (with photograph) to gain entrance to the hall. Kind regards, Paul Reid The River Kelvin Angling…

  • American Signal Crayfish

    Three specimens of the American signal crayfish were recovered from the River Kelvin this summer. The origin of the Kelvin crayfish is unknown but deliberate introduction cannot be ruled out. The signal crayfish is a serious threat to the native biodiversity of the Kelvin system (and beyond) and extreme care should be taken to avoid…

  • Catch Returns 2010 – submit them on-line!

    Hi guys – just to let you know the page to submit your catch returns is now live – this will be formally announced when youย receive yourย newsletter however if you are signed up toย receiveย these updates or just plain enjoy visiting the “official” kelvin site then please head over to the Catch Returns Page to get…

  • Official Forum Now Live

    Hi chaps – the official forum is now live – you must use your real name and must input your permit number when asked – they are then checked against the database to make sure you are who you say you are. Only members of the KAA can join and the purpose is to make…

  • Bailiff meeting !

    Just to add that the bailiff meeting will be at 7pm. Anyone who is willing in assisting the association in up holding the agreed rules are welcome to attend.

  • Official Kelvin Angling Association Forum

    Hi Chaps – just a quick note to say that the finishing touches are being put on the shiny new much asked for official forum thingy – feel free to sign up however your accounts will not be activated until all the people that are able to check off permit numbers against names have got…

  • Bailiff Meeting – Friday 24th Sep

    Bailiff meeting on Friday to discuss plans for the rest of the season and in particular this bank holiday weekend. The meeting will be in Coopers Bar which is on the Corner of Great Western Road and Bank Street. Additionally, anyone interested in becoming a bailiff is welcome to attend.

  • Salmon Pictures

    Hi guys – we have been sent a number of photos of recent Salmon captures. Here is a selection: [nggallery id=13] As ever – please send your photos to photos@fishkelvin.com

  • Replacement Permits

    If your permit is lost or destoyed, please print of the permit application from the permits section of the site. Fill in your details and put ‘replacement’ where it asks for your permit number. Send the form and payment (ยฃ3 cheque or postal order) back, and a replacement will be posted out. Thanks

  • Tags – How it works

    Tagging System. 1. Each member shall be issued with 5 numbered tags for the season. The number on the tags should match the permit number for each individual angler. If this is not the case please contact the Secretary. 2. Tags are not transferable and under no circumstances should you give any tags to another…

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