June came and went with only a few fish being taken. Possible lack of returns is that with the start of the hot weather and low water, few anglers were on the water.
Fish were being taken further upstream on the private beats so there was fish around but were moving through late at night. All awaited the water to come and their prayers were answered at the end of the month when the heavens opened for two days and the water was very high. Fish were plentiful for a week and it was reported that up to 16 fish were caught in one day. Grilse were scarce but a few were taken and were also seen within the Findhorn bay. The work to the Flood Alleviation was held up for two days to allow the water to drop and a digger was left high and dry on an island formed by the high water. The Broom of Moy is now out of bounds for anglers as construction work has commenced. It should be out of bounds for approximately 12 weeks. Mackerel has returned to the Firth and seals are aplenty so hopefully a few fish will get through the lines while the seals eat mackerel . It was reported that killer whales were in the Moray Firth so maybe the seals will be on the menu for a while.
15 July 2013
June Report
