Argyll Fisheries Trust

Mission Statement

"To promote and improve the health of aquatic ecosystems and self sustaining fish populations. To understand the biology and ecology of all freshwater fish species, including those that migrate between fresh and marine waters, their environment and factors that affect them"

Since its formation in 1995 the Trust has expanded its work to encompass mainland Argyll (Linnhe, Lorn, Loch Fyne, Kintyre and the Kyles of Bute) and the islands of Mull, Islay, Jura and Arran.

While the majority of the Trust's work to date has mainly focused on migratory fish species such as salmon and sea trout, the Trust has also undertaken scientific research on a range of other freshwater fish species, notably pike, brown trout, char and lamprey. There are a number of factors in the freshwater and marine environment that have impacted wild fish populations in the region, and AFT continue to work with the relevant bodies to improve management practices and conserve this important natural and economic resource.

Website development supported by Argyll and Bute Council's Local Biodiversity Action Group.