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RIVERS AND STILL WATERS<br />
www.trafish.com E: restocking@trafish.com T: 01725-510448
There are many different species of Trout but the two<br />
most common found in Britain’s in-land Still Waters<br />
and Rivers are the Rainbow and Brown Trout.<br />
In the upper reaches of many of Britain’s waterways<br />
the Brown Trout is indigenous and wild stocks are<br />
maintained through good riparian habitat and<br />
management.<br />
Angling has become one of Britain’s most treasured<br />
sporting past times. To support wild fish stocks<br />
supplementary stock has been introduced and has<br />
been common practice since Victorian times. This<br />
continues today to support this important rural<br />
pursuit.
Trafalgar Fisheries forms an intrinsic part of<br />
Longford Estates Enterprises located on the<br />
Wiltshire/Hampshire Avon south of Salisbury.<br />
The farms have been successfully growing Trout<br />
since 1973. The Eighth Earl of Radnor and his<br />
River Keeper experimented with growing Trout<br />
taking advantage of the old Water Meadow<br />
system in the Avon Valley. As the business grew<br />
a varied customer base was developed which<br />
included growing prime Rainbow and Brown<br />
Trout for stocking Rivers and Still Waters.
Process<br />
Since the inception of the Fish<br />
Farms our method of growing Trout<br />
has not changed. Fry are bred and<br />
hand reared at our Hatchery high in<br />
the Chalke Valley before being<br />
brought to our farms where crystal<br />
clear water flowers from the chalk<br />
aquifer on Salisbury Plain and<br />
through best practice produces<br />
healthy strong fish.<br />
In accordance with the<br />
Environment Agency’s guidance all<br />
of our Rainbow and Brown Trout<br />
are triploids to avoid reproductive<br />
competition with indigenous Trout.
Deliveries<br />
Trafalgar Fisheries has the versatility to deliver. We have a state of the art live fish<br />
transport lorry and our experienced driver is also one of our fish farmers. We have<br />
the confidence therefore to monitor optimum oxygen levels and temperature control<br />
to ensure the highest welfare standards during transit.<br />
<strong>Stocking</strong> - Official Guidance<br />
The Environment Agency regulate the movement of all fish to and from Fisheries to<br />
minimise disease and danger to the Environment.<br />
It is against current Legislation to introduce or remove fish from a fishery unless<br />
using rod and line.<br />
Since 2009 waters need a Cefas registration number before gaining a Environment<br />
Agency permit. Permits are permanent and free of charge. Please take advice<br />
from the Fish Movement Team at the Environment Agency in advance : fmapplications@environment-agency.gov.uk<br />
Tel: 01480 483968<br />
Consent usually takes between 10-20 working days to process but can take longer<br />
if your fishery is designated within a protected area (i.e. SSSI).<br />
*Please note you may also get a fish health check if you are wishing to stock rivers<br />
and lakes connected to open waters.
Brown Trout - Salmo Trutta<br />
The Brown Trout - A purely<br />
fresh water species widely<br />
introduced into both Rivers<br />
and Still Waters.<br />
Riparian habitat is extremely<br />
important for the welfare of the<br />
Brown Trout. Habitat should<br />
provide a safe haven from<br />
predation, bright sunlight and<br />
high water temperatures. Fast<br />
flowing water provides greater<br />
oxygen levels and this is<br />
where Browns can be found.<br />
Their Diet is varied from<br />
larvae to insects flying close to<br />
the waters surface such as the<br />
Mayfly!<br />
Brown Trout are a prized fish<br />
for the River Angler.
Rainbow Trout—Oncorhynchus<br />
Rainbow Trout - Most suited for Still Waters.<br />
Rainbows are a highly regarded Game Fish.<br />
They are versatile, transported and<br />
acclimatised easily to new environments.<br />
Many Anglers regard the Rainbow as the hardest<br />
fighting Trout species.
Accreditations
To Order Call : 01725 –510448<br />
Orders and Contact Information<br />
Below is our typical order sizes.<br />
Size Chart Grams Pounds<br />
Rainbow / Brown Trout 500 - 900 gms 1lb - 2lb Standard Stock Size<br />
900 - 1400 gms 2lb - 3lb Premium Stock Size<br />
1400 gms + 3lb + Specimen Stock Size<br />
A mixed order to add diversity to your water can be arranged to enhance<br />
angler experience.<br />
To discuss an order or if you require any further information please<br />
do not hesitate to contact us either by phone or email.<br />
T : 01725 - 510448<br />
E : restocking@trafish.com<br />
Trafalgar Fisheries<br />
Barford lane<br />
Downton<br />
Salisbury<br />
Wiltshire<br />
SP5 3QF
RIVERS AND STILL WATERS<br />
www.trafish.com E: restocking@trafish.com T: 01725-510448
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