Offshore wind - diadromous fish: review - January 2024

Appendix

The following appendix summarises the data available from rod catch data for districts linked with Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) identified in this review that may be impacted directly or indirectly from offshore development. In the following figures, total rod catches for Atlantic salmon (single and multi-sea-winter) and sea trout (sea trout and finnock) (data accessed from https://doi.org/10.7489/12457-1 on 24-09-2023) are plotted against year as Total Catch. For Multi-sea-winter (MSW) Atlantic salmon, the rod catches have been divided into Spring (January to May) Summer (June to August) and Autumn (September to December) stock components. Atlantic salmon condition in the different SACs is based on the most recent Site Condition Monitoring (Rivers and Fisheries Trusts of Scotland, 2014).

Berriedale and Langwell Waters SAC fall within the Berriedale District (14). The Berriedale and Langwell Waters SAC was reported as Favourable Maintained for Atlantic salmon in 2011.

Langavat SAC lies within the Loch Roag District (73). The Langavat SAC was reported as Unfavourable Recovering for Atlantic salmon in 2011.

Little Gruinard River SAC lies within the Gruinard District (51). The Gruinard SAC was reported as Favourable Recovered for Atlantic salmon in 2011.

River Bladnoch SAC lies within the Bladnoch District (16). The River Bladnoch SAC was reported as Unfavourable Recovering for Atlantic salmon in 2011.

River Dee SAC lies within the Dee District (28). The River Dee SAC was reported as Favourable Maintained for Atlantic salmon in 2011.

River Naver SAC lies within the Naver District (81). The River Naver SAC was reported as Favourable Recovered for Atlantic salmon in 2011.

River South Esk SAC lies within the South Esk District (37). The River South Esk SAC was reported as Unfavourable Recovering for Atlantic salmon in 2011.

River Spey SAC lies within the Spey District (94). The River Spey SAC was reported as Unfavourable Recovering for Atlantic salmon in 2011.

River Tay SAC lies within the Tay District (98). The River Tay SAC was reported as Favourable Maintained for Atlantic salmon in 2011.

River Thurso SAC lies within the Thurso District (99). The River Thurso SAC was reported as Unfavourable Recovering for Atlantic salmon in 2011.

River Tweed SAC lies within the Tweed District (101). The River Tweed SAC was reported as Favourable Maintained for Atlantic salmon in 2011.

Endrick Water SAC lies within the Clyde District (22).The Endrick Water SAC was reported as Unfavourable Recovering for Atlantic salmon in 2011.

North Harris SAC lies within the Fincastle District (39). The North Harris SAC was reported as Favourable Maintained for Atlantic salmon in 2011

River Borgie SAC lies within the Naver District (81). The River Borgie SAC was reported as Favourable Recovered for Atlantic salmon in 2011.

River Moriston SAC lies within the Ness District (83). The River Moriston SAC was reported as Unfavourable No Change for Atlantic salmon in 2011.

River Oykel SAC lies within the Kyle of Sutherland District (66). The River Oykel was reported as Favourable Recovered for Atlantic salmon in 2011.

River Teith SAC lies within the Forth District (44). The River Teith SAC was reported as Unfavourable Recovering for Atlantic salmon in 2011.

Abhainn Clais an Eas and Allt a' Mhuilinn SAC lies within the Inver District (58).

Ardnamurchan Burns SAC lies within both the Shiel (91) and Sunart (97) Districts.

Mingarry Burn SAC lies within the Baa District (10).

River Evelix SAC lies within the Kyle of Sutherland District (66).

River Kerry SAC lies within the Badachro District (11).

River Moidart SAC lies within the Moidart District (77).

Ardvar and Loch a' Mhuilinn Woodlands SAC lies within the Laxford District (68).

Foinaven SAC lies within the Inchard District (56).

Glen Beasdale SAC lies within the Kilchoan District (62).

Inverpolly SAC lies within the Kirkaig District (64).

Rannoch Moor SAC lies within the Creran District (26).