The River Avon Project funded by the South Devon Coastal Local Action Group Enablement Fund (SDCLAG EF) Report

In 2010 the association will offer visiting anglers the opportunty to fish for brown trout on the Rake beat which runs between Pembertons’ Pool and Hatch Bridge (point A and B on map).

Tickets will be made available through the Westcountry Angling Passport scheme.

Earlier this year the committee applied for external funding to support this initiative.

On 12th March 2010 the South Devon Coastal Local Action Group Enablement Fund (SDCLAG EF) awarded the Avon Fishing Association £3,115 to support the River Avon Project (Phase 1). The association will contribute an additional £750 and at least 40 hours of voluntary labour (2 days with 5 people for 4 hours) to the project.

The project will involve:

Installing posts and rails to improve access to the river in the field below Pembertons’ Pool (points F on map)
Replacing derelict fence, installing a stile and repairing bank erosion at Bramble Pool (point C to E on map)
Coppicing overhanging trees between Hatch Bridge and Pembertons’ Pool (especially between point D and G)

This page presents a brief record of progress.

25th March – Five AFA volunteers worked with Toby Russell (Westcountry Rivers Trust) and Martin Harmer (Coastal and Rural Services) to clear overhanging vegetation and install three post and rail access points (at location points F on map):

Before installation …

After installation …

Before installation …

After installation …

Before installation …

After installation …

29th April: In light drizzle three AFA volunteers worked with Martin Harmer and Thomas (Coastal and Rural Services) to clear overhanging vegetation between Hatch Bridge and Pembertons’ Pool (points A and B on map)
Suggested position for additional stile on the right bank to facilitate angler access to the head of Bramble Pool
8th June: Installation of stile on right bank at head of Bramble Pool
8th June: Installation of stile on right bank upstream of Bramble Pool

6th, 9th and 10th September

Task: Repair eroded bank and replace wire fence on left bank of Bramble Pool

14th September

2011 Update

The River Avon Project (Phase 1) is funded by the South Devon Coastal Local Action Group, incorporating funding from the EU, Defra, SWRDA and LEADER

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