Cromarty Firth Fishery Trust

The Cromarty Firth Fishery Board has a remit for the conservation of all native fish species within the region and the habitats which support them. The Cromarty Firth area extends from Tarbat Ness in the north to the Conon Bridge in the south and Achnasheen in the west; covering the catchment area of all rivers flowing into the Firth including the principal tributaries of the Conon, the Blackwater, Meig, Bran and Orrin.  

The objective of the Board is to maintain freshwater fishery resources (including salmon and sea trout populations) and associated habitats, and to advance education and raise awareness of native freshwater species and promote restoration and conservation of these wonderful habitats. A large part of this work revolves around a large-scale mitigation stocking programme to overcome significant impacts of hydro power within the district. The board also works closely with local landowners to promote restoration of river systems, including riparian native tree planting, habitat restoration and research into factors limiting juvenile salmon numbers.

Invasive Species control work has been carried out for many decades on the rivers within the Cromarty Firth district, and includes long term control of rhododendron, Himalayan balsam, Giant hogweed, Japanese knotweed, American mink and American skunk cabbage. Our five year management plan outlines our priorities for invasive non-native species control within the district and we are committed to control of these species with a view to restoration of natural ecological processes and thriving native communities.
 

Contact

Trudi Clarke (SISI Project Officer):   [email protected]     Tel. 07498889443

or 

Sunny Bradbury (Senior Biologist):   [email protected]     Tel. 07788 453560