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The LLFT is an environmental charity to champion the conservation and restoration of Loch Lomond

16/09/2026

We had the pleasure of giving an electrofishing demonstration to the Scouts on Sunday in Kilcreggan. ⚡️🐟

Getting young people outdoors and engaged with nature is incredibly important. By giving children the opportunity to experience our rivers and burns first-hand, teaching them about fish, freshwater habitats and the challenges these ecosystems face, we can help build a greater appreciation for the natural environment from an early age. 🌍

Our demonstration took place on a small coastal burn which, although it didn’t look too promising at first glance, turned out to be absolutely full of Brown Trout! We found fry and parr from several different year classes, showing just how much life can be supported by even the smallest of our waterways.

Education and engagement are a crucial part of securing the future of our freshwater ecosystems. Inspiring the next generation to understand, value and protect these habitats will help ensure that iconic species such as Atlantic Salmon and Brown Trout continue to have a place in our rivers for generations to come. 🐟💚

A huge thank you to the Scouts for having us, we hope you enjoyed the demonstration as much as we enjoyed delivering it! 🤝❤️

12/09/2026

What an incredible sight! 🐟🌊

We were lucky enough to have these fantastic videos sent in to us by Joe, a local angler, capturing salmon and sea trout making their way upstream and taking on the falls at one of the local beauty spots within our catchment this week.

Seeing these fish navigating powerful flows, waterfalls and other natural obstacles on their journey upstream really highlights just how remarkable their annual migration is. Their determination to reach important spawning grounds is always an amazing thing to witness.

Footage like this is also a brilliant reminder of just how important healthy, connected rivers are for our migratory fish, allowing them to move freely through our catchments and reach the habitats they rely on to complete their life cycle. 🌿💧

A huge thank you to Joe for taking the time to capture and share this incredible footage with us — we’re delighted to be able to share it with you all! 🙌

If you have any interesting videos of Salmon, Trout or any number of our native river species on the Loch Lomond catchment, please send them our way! 📷 (full credit will be given)

11/09/2026

It’s been a busy one for the LLFT team! 🌿🦫

Our team have been out and about across the catchment this week working on a range of projects to better understand and protect our local freshwater environments. 💪🏞

From investigating potential barriers to fish migration and their impacts on salmon reaching important spawning grounds to tackling invasive Japanese knotweed and carrying out beaver surveys, there’s been plenty to keep us busy!

And, as always, the Scottish weather has kept us on our toes. 🌧️☀️🌬️

Despite some challenging and very changeable late-summer conditions, the team have kept pushing on and getting the work done.

Every survey, site visit and bit of practical conservation work helps build a better picture of what’s happening across our rivers and catchments and what we can do to help protect and improve them.💧🐟

01/09/2026

The LLFT team would like to say a huge thank you to Prof. Colin Adams from SCENE (Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment) for taking us out on a boat tour of Loch Lomond today. 🌊🛥

Despite the heavy rain, it was a fantastic opportunity for the team to get out on the loch to visit some of its important fish habitats and points of interest. Seeing these areas from the water gave us a different perspective on the loch, its diverse habitats and the environments that support its fish populations. 🐟🌿

A special thank you also goes to Montane for recently supplying the LLFT team with waterproof jackets and trousers. With the rain barely letting up all day, they certainly got a proper Scottish field test. The team were just as dry getting off the boat as they were when they left the office! 🧥🌧

Thank you to everyone who supports our team and the conservation work we carry out across the Loch Lomond catchment. 🏞💚

31/08/2026

The LLFT team were out today carrying out electrofishing surveys on the Blane Water, assessing the health and distribution of its fish populations.

We were pleased to find Brown Trout across a range of year classes, from juveniles through to some cracking older fish. The Trout appeared healthy, well-conditioned and full of colour — a great indication that sections of the river are providing suitable habitat for feeding, shelter and recruitment. 🐟🌿

Surveys like these help us build a better picture of the health of our rivers, identify potential problems and target future conservation work where it can make the biggest difference. 🌊🌳

23/08/2026

Last week the team carried out a fish risk assessment for Story Scotland up near Tarbet. This involved electrofishing to find out what fish species are in the area, determining types of fish habitat and assessing barriers to migratory fish species. Because we are in the Lomond catchment on a daily basis, we are able to deploy rapidly for any aquatic work that may need done.

19/08/2026

A huge thank you to Montane for their incredibly generous support of Loch Lomond Fisheries Trust! 🌧️🏔️

Montane have kindly provided each member of the LLFT team with a waterproof jacket and waterproof trousers, helping to keep us warm and dry while carrying out our conservation work across the Loch Lomond catchment – something we’ll definitely appreciate with the Scottish weather! 🌧️🐟

It’s fantastic to see outdoor brands like Montane recognising the importance of supporting conservation organisations and environmental trusts working to protect and restore our natural environment. 🌿

We’re extremely grateful to Montane for supporting LLFT and the work we do to protect our rivers, lochs and native fish populations. Thank you from all of us at LLFT! 😁

03/08/2026

Today the team were out on the Clyde Estuary alongside Argyll Rivers Trust for our final seine netting survey of the season. 🌊🐟

The aim of this project is to capture, assess and safely release sea trout so that we can monitor sea lice levels on Clyde-run fish.

This work provides valuable data on the health of sea trout populations and helps improve our understanding of the challenges they face during their time at sea.

A huge thank you to Argyll Rivers Trust for all of their hard work, support and collaboration throughout this project.

Working together allows us to build a clearer picture of the status of our migratory fish and better inform future conservation and management efforts.

28/07/2026

Today the LLFT team was out electrofishing on the River Fruin with the valued assistance of Graham Cullen from SFCC.

The Fruin is an important river for Atlantic salmon and brown trout, providing vital spawning and nursery habitat for young fish. Surveys like these help us monitor fish populations, assess river health and guide future conservation work to protect these iconic species.

Sadly, even our rural rivers are not immune to littering. During the survey we removed several bags of rubbish and other items that had been left behind by campers. Litter not only spoils these beautiful places but can also harm wildlife, pollute our waterways and damage important freshwater habitats.

If you're enjoying Scotland's outdoors, please remember to follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code: leave no trace, take all of your litter home, and help keep our rivers clean for wildlife and future generations. 🌿♻️

A huge thank you again to Graham for lending a hand in the field today!

24/07/2026

Today we're out on the River Fruin surveying and mapping invasive Japanese knotweed and Himalayan balsam. 🌿📍

Mapping invasive non-native species is the first step in protecting our rivers. Both Japanese knotweed and Himalayan balsam spread rapidly, outcompeting native plants and reducing biodiversity. When these invasive species die back over winter, they leave riverbanks exposed to erosion, increasing sediment input and impacting water quality and freshwater habitats. By identifying infestations early, we can target control work where it will have the greatest long-term benefit for our rivers and wildlife. 💧🐟

Can you remove them yourself?

Small stands of Himalayan balsam can often be controlled by carefullv hand-pulling plants before they set seed, ensuring the roots are removed and the plants are left to dry well away from the river. Japanese knotweed is much more difficult to control and is best treated by trained professionals using appropriate methods such as stem iniection or foliar herbicide application. Never strim, mow, flail or dump Japanese knotweed, as even tiny fragments of stem or rhizome can grow into new plants and spread the infestation.

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