Radical shifts are taking place in Tweed’s Salmon stocks, the like of which most of us have never experienced before. The complexity of the Salmon’s life cycle makes pinpointing the source of the problem challenging: are these changes related to previous cycles, or issues out at sea or, … Continue reading →

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One of the UK’s largest power firms has completed a new salmon hatchery which has the capacity to release millions of fish into the River Conon. Click on the image below to read more.

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The River Dee Trust is holding an online auction during November to help raise funds. There is a mix of unique and tempting items to bid for, including: A Private Tour of Her Majesty’s Pony Stud at Balmoral Fishing at … Continue reading →

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The Dee District Salmon Fishery Board invites organisations to tender for a hatchery appraisal study on the Dee. An overview of the project can be viewed HERE and a copy of the Dee DSFB standard terms and conditions can be obtained … Continue reading →

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Mapping, as a tool to underpin fisheries and environmental management is developing rapidly. If you would like to hear how mapping has supported fisheries management, or if you have an interest in innovative approaches to barrier assessments, beaver-salmonid habitat mapping, … Continue reading →

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Views sought on new management framework Everyone with an interest in the future of wild fisheries and habitats have been urged to contribute views on new proposals to improve their conservation and management. A consultation on the Scottish Government’s draft … Continue reading →

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With the new season approaching, the Spey Fishery Board is optimist for another successful year following much improved catches in 2015.  Last year’s grilse catch was the best since 2010, so the prospects are good for the 2016 spring/summer salmon … Continue reading →

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The Dee Salmon Fishery Board held a seminar for river beat owners and ghillies at Banchory Lodge Hotel on Thursday 14 January. The seminar, attended by over 100, followed intensive dialogue behind the scenes between the Board and public agencies, … Continue reading →

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ASFB and RAFTS have today submitted a joint response to the Scottish Government proposals for salmon conservation, which were formally advertised on 28 September. A copy of the response can be viewed HERE

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The Dee District Salmon Fishery Board and River Dee Trust have welcomed news of the discovery of the first salmon fry to have been born in the Culter catchment in 250 years. The River Dee electrofishing team made the discovery … Continue reading →

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