30/03/2021
The Tyne are one of the rivers that will benefit from anglers who have generously donated when booking a days fishing on FishTyne.
Tyne Rivers Trust
Dr Ceri Gibson, CEO Tyne Rivers Trust.
"The challenges of the Coronavirus meant we were not able to achieve all we had hoped for in 2020. We have however, continued to stabilise the toxic legacy from abandoned spoil heaps at the top of the catchment and improve the design of the fish pass on the Darden burn. We are also pleased to report that fish have been observed successfully using our recently installed passes on the River Rede and Swin Burn."
"Whilst we were limited by lockdowns, the river conditions for fish were good with little impediment to upstream movement. We are delighted that those enjoying the Tyne fishing through FishTyne also generously donated to Tyne Rivers Trust, helping us to continue to improve the fishery for all."
Anglers during the coronavirus pandemic have donated £22,000 when booking a days fishing through FishPal, a Scottish Borders based fishing portal that has been raising money for Fishery Trusts and …