The West Sutherland Fisheries Trust (WSFT) has been in existence for thirteen years. A charity, its objectives are the conservation of all native fish species within the area. This involves working with owners and users to provide sustainable management of the habitat and fish stocks.

The Trust area extends from the Hope in the north to the Garvie in the south, and covers all catchments flowing west. Some of the rivers covered include:  Hope, Polla, Dionard, Rhiconich, Laxford, Duart, Inver, Culag, Kirkaig, Manse, Polly and Garvie.

The trustees, all volunteers, represent owners, angling interests, crofters, hoteliers and fish farmers. In this way the Trust seeks to bring together a range of interests and encourage cooperation amongst the different groups. 

The Trust is also in contact with a number of other organisations around Scotland, including the Rivers & Fisheries Trusts of Scotland, Scottish Fisheries Coordination Centre, Fisheries Research Services, District Salmon Fishery Board, Scottish Environmental Protection Agency, Scottish Natural Heritage, the Tripartite Working Group and the Local Biodiversity Action Group. In this way, we keep up to date with the the best available information and can also work to promote the interests of the fish species.

We currently have 3 members of staff: