Catch Returns

Complete and accurate catch returns for salmon/sea trout and for brown trout must be submitted by all UTFA members at the end of each season and not later than 31 October. Apart from providing Association records, these catch returns are essential for managing the fishery, especially in the case of brown trout stocking. In addition, we are required to provide catch records for riparian owners.

This year, the returns will be collated and analysed by committee member Paul Brodey, but catch return forms still carry the name of Roly Stuart-Jervis. It would be very helpful if members could send their catch returns direct to Paul Brodey, Little Easton, Chagford, Devon, TQ13 8DQ.

Catch returns forms are sent to each member at the beginning of each season but from time to time these are lost. Now you have the opportunity to print further copies from this web site. Just click below on whichever catch return you require.

• BROWN TROUT CATCH RETURN FORM.pdf
• SALMON CATCH RETURN CHART (A).pdf

Brown Trout have traditionally been measured in inches when under a foot long, and in pounds and ounces when over a foot.  Sea Trout and Salmon have traditionally been measured by weight.  With the prevalence of catch-and-release, and the need to subject fish to as little stress as possible, a handy table for assessing the weight of sea trout and salmon from their length is set out below.

• Length to Weight conversion table for Salmon and Sea Trout

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