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The Cononish, is the symbolic head of the River Tay.
It is the source of some of the earliest and most precious
salmon in the world – the famous Loch Tay springers.
However, few fish are now found in the Cononish and
stocked salmon do not appear to survive well. Brown
trout have also declined.
A recent survey found that insects are extremely sparse
in the Cononish, although not far away they are abundant
and salmon numerous. This problem is probably due to
some aspect of the water’s chemistry. Water samples
will be taken by Tay Board staff throughout the year
and tested by an external laboratory.
When the cause is identified it is hoped a solution
may be found to restore this important tributary.
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River Cononish Chemistry
Total funding required £10,000
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