Re: River Dart - Buckfastleigh to Staverton
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pete thorn
2018 Mar 16 06:53:33 PM
I have been advised by the owner of the river bank that Dart Angling Association do not own the fishing rights of this bank (Riverford Bridge to Staverton Bridge, river left. Also he is not a member of DAA. His concern is one of liability for any possible injury when paddlers use this route to access or egress the river. British Canoeing will be working constructively with the owner to see if his concerns can be resolved.
[quote="pete thorn"]
I have been advised by the owner of the river bank that Dart Angling Association do not own the fishing rights of this bank (Riverford Bridge to Staverton Bridge, river left. Also he is not a member of DAA. His concern is one of liability for any possible injury when paddlers use this route to access or egress the river. British Canoeing will be working constructively with the owner to see if his concerns can be resolved.
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Re: River Dart - Buckfastleigh to Staverton
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pete thorn
2018 Mar 14 03:41:26 PM
The take out at Staverton has become an issue. This relates to the minor stream bed upstream of the bridge on river left, which has been used to my personal knowledge by paddlers for over forty years. Dart Angling Assoc own the fishing and said some time back that they had no objections to access/egress there. Now the land owner, one of their members, has said he will not allow access after 1 April. No reason has been given. BC are asking for a meeting to explore this further.
[quote="pete thorn"]
The take out at Staverton has become an issue. This relates to the minor stream bed upstream of the bridge on river left, which has been used to my personal knowledge by paddlers for over forty years. Dart Angling Assoc own the fishing and said some time back that they had no objections to access/egress there. Now the land owner, one of their members, has said he will not allow access after 1 April. No reason has been given. BC are asking for a meeting to explore this further.
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Re: River Dart - Buckfastleigh to Staverton
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pete thorn
2017 Mar 05 12:41:52 AM
Access and egress at Staverton is best made river left upstream of the road bridge via a stream gully, which gives easy access to the road over a low steel pole fence. The owners, Dart Angling Association have no objections. Best to park in the Station car park so as not to congest the narrow road.
The older access point just below the bridge, used for decades by paddlers, where the old mill has been converted into smart apartments, is now the subject of an application to recognize a right of way. One local club is continuing to use that egress point to maintain their claim while it is processed.
[quote="pete thorn"]
Access and egress at Staverton is best made river left upstream of the road bridge via a stream gully, which gives easy access to the road over a low steel pole fence. The owners, Dart Angling Association have no objections. Best to park in the Station car park so as not to congest the narrow road.
The older access point just below the bridge, used for decades by paddlers, where the old mill has been converted into smart apartments, is now the subject of an application to recognize a right of way. One local club is continuing to use that egress point to maintain their claim while it is processed.
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Re: River Dart - Buckfastleigh to Staverton
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Environment-Agency
2015 Jun 25 10:54:57 AM
We at the Environment Agency are dealing with a serious outbreak of disease among migratory fish on many rivers in Devon including the River Dart. The Dart fishery has been in decline in recent years and this year a significant disease outbreak is estimated to have killed the majority of Salmon and Sea Trout that have entered the river so far.
We are asking for the assistance of all water users, including fishermen, dog walkers etc. to help the river recover. For canoeists this would include careful entry into and egress from rivers, paddling in good flows only and avoiding contact with river beds wherever possible. We also encourage canoeists to only paddle where there are agreed access arrangements in place.
We are currently trying to establish the extent and cause of the disease affecting rivers across Devon and Cornwall. Until we understand more and are able to implement any suitable measures, our only option to limit the impact of this disease is to protect the surviving salmon and sea trout and their spawn sites. Fish will potentially start to spwan from late September and eggs remain in gravels until around April, so this is a particularly sensitive period.
Thanks for your understanding and co-opertaion on this matter.
[quote="Environment-Agency"]
We at the Environment Agency are dealing with a serious outbreak of disease among migratory fish on many rivers in Devon including the River Dart. The Dart fishery has been in decline in recent years and this year a significant disease outbreak is estimated to have killed the majority of Salmon and Sea Trout that have entered the river so far.
We are asking for the assistance of all water users, including fishermen, dog walkers etc. to help the river recover. For canoeists this would include careful entry into and egress from rivers, paddling in good flows only and avoiding contact with river beds wherever possible. We also encourage canoeists to only paddle where there are agreed access arrangements in place.
We are currently trying to establish the extent and cause of the disease affecting rivers across Devon and Cornwall. Until we understand more and are able to implement any suitable measures, our only option to limit the impact of this disease is to protect the surviving salmon and sea trout and their spawn sites. Fish will potentially start to spwan from late September and eggs remain in gravels until around April, so this is a particularly sensitive period.
Thanks for your understanding and co-opertaion on this matter.
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Re: River Dart - Buckfastleigh to Staverton
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MikeVeal
2014 Sep 13 06:43:58 AM
Thank you.
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Thank you.
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