Annan Fishery Management Plan - RAFTS

River Annan DSFB Fisheries Management Plan 2009 – 2014ContentsChairman’s introduction 51 The Annan Catchment Area 62 Annan Catchment Characteristics2.1 Physical Characteristics2.1.1 Annan Topography 72.1.2 Annan Geology 72.2 Catchment Land Use 92.3 Climate Characteristics2.3.1 Weather & Rainfall 92.3.2 Flow & Abstraction 102.4 Fish Species Present 102.4.1 Native Species 112.4.2 Non-native species 153 Main Factors Limiting Fisheries Performance 194 Historical Management 245 Management Strategies5.1 Regulation 285.1.1 River Engineering 285.1.2 Point-source & Diffusion Pollution 295.1.3 Obstructions 305.1.4 Illegal Fishing 315.2 Bio-security 335.2.1 Protect Against Pathogens and Parasites 345.2.2 Protect Against Alien Invertebrates 355.2.3 Protect Against Alien Fish Species 365.2.4 Protect Against Alien Mammals 375.2.5 Protect Against Alien Flora 385.3 Research & Monitoring5.3.1 Juvenile Salmonid Production 415.3.2 River Habitat Assessment 455.3.3 Adult Salmonid Stocks 465.3.4 Water Quality 475.3.5 Salmonid Population Structuring 495.3.6 Assessment of Non-salmonid Stocks. 535.3.6 Other Research Involvement 555.4 Fisheries Enhancement5.4.1 Habitat Enhancement 565.4.2 Hatchery Activities 585.4.3 Encouragement of Catch and Release 615.5 Education and Training 635.5.1 Ensure that school children are aware of fisheries issues 645.5.2 Educate Anglers and Proprietors 665.5.3. Staff Training 673