Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Report for the Week ending 29th September 2012.

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Report for the Week ending 29th September 2012.

The catches were good last week but hard earned again and fluctuating water level continued mainly due to Hydro rises, the expected spate did not materialize and we are now looking for an improvement in catches as October arrives with an expected late run. The good news is that the weather is to remain reasonably settled this week after some rain forecast early in the week giving us excellent prospects so we can maintain good sport as grilse and top quality salmon continue to run the river. The quality of salmon remained high with fish up to 28 pounds in weight, this was again encouraging and hopefully will continue.

Conditions were reasonable after a small rise in levels from rain early in the week but everyone had to work hard for success. River levels fluctuated from a few hydro rises however excellent catches followed especially in the lower reaches. The water levels continue just summer level encouraging salmon to run the river and a strengthening of the run is expected to improve catches further. The water temperature has started to fall, which is expected at this time of year but not dramatically. Currently it is around 52 degrees Fahrenheit or 11 Celsius. The river will be settled for the start of the week with rain forecast for Monday and occasional rain throughout the week but assuming the river remains settled this should give excellent prospects for sport. The quality was again exceptional with sea liced fish caught and more multi sea winter salmon landed. Salmon continue to be caught from top to bottom in the river with others caught and not registered meaning fish are running through rapidly and progressing upstream which encourages everyone.

There were 482 salmon reported which is the most for a week so far this season. Large salmon continue to be caught week on week and this week was no exception with several salmon weighing close to 30 pounds. The largest fish of the week was 28 pounds from Dunkeld House. Salmon were landed throughout the system from the Lower River to the Upper River.

Beat catches reported
(week ending 29th September)
SALMON & GRILSE: Almondmouth 57, Waulkmill 20, Lower Redgorton 64, Luncarty 10, Upper Redgorton 20, Fishponds 23, Benchil and Pitlochrie 17, Upper Scone 9, Catholes 1, Catholes Left Bank 1, Burnmouth 5, Stobhall 44, Taymount 37, Ballathie 22, Cargill 24, Islamouth 21, Lower and Upper Islamouth 12, Upper Islamouth and Meikleour House 6, Meikleour House 8, Kercock 17, Murthly 2 19, Newtyle 8, Dunkeld House 7, Dalmarnock 4, Dalguise 1, Lower Kinnaird 10, Upper Kinnaird 2, Farleyer Upper 3, Farleyer Lower 4, Keithick Mains 6.
Total: 482 Largest: Dunkeld House 28lbs
SEA TROUT: Waulkmill 1, Lower Redgorton 7, Luncarty 6, Upper Redgorton 1, Fishponds 3, Taymount 2, Newtyle 1, Dunkeld House 1.
Total: 22 Largest: Luncarty 5lbs

On the Lower River 387 salmon were landed. All the lower beats are having reasonable success but they are having to work extremely hard using all sorts of methods to gain catches and are now looking for a strengthening of the autumn run to improve catches. The very lower part of the river including Almondmouth up to Luncarty are enjoying great sport as low water has held salmon up in the beats resulting in excellent catches for the week. Further up river catches are harder to achieve but still good results were earned with effort. Almondmouth had a good week registering 57. Further upstream lower Redgorton had a superb week with 64 reporting lots of fish in the beat and mostly sea liced salmon caught.

Gilbert Fenwick had a very enjoyable week landing 37 salmon to his own rod mainly fly fishing. Malcolm Tennant, Ian Muir, John, James and Patrick Reeve all caught as well with the largest fish of 23 pounds being caught by Johnny “Hogz” Muir in the Hummel hole. Gilbert lost 2 very large fish on the fly in the Bleachings with 1 being at his feet after having it on for a good 20 minutes, he said it was his biggest ever on the fly and it was a very deep fresh hen in the high twenties. Certainly a week to remember and thanks Stuart Lean for the information and the picture. Waulkmill and Fishponds had reasonable success as well with

Brian Joseph landing a lovely 19 pounds salmon from the Fishponds with Iain Kirk on the fly. Luncarty also did well with Alan McCaig, Dougie Wangert and Mark Reynier all enjoying success. Further up at Stanley catches were hard earned as the fresh fish did not appear to move up in any number from the lower reaches however success were still reported. On Pitlochrie and Benchil Alistair Sheach’s party caught on each day with Jake Malcolm making a welcome return catching 3 salmon, Peter Annan landing 2 beauties up the 18 pounds at the tail of Horsey and Tommy Muir landing a 20 pounds salmon from Benchil on Saturday. Donald Norman’s party enjoyed their best week for several years on Stobhall with 44 caught by various means and Taymount had a good Saturday landing 12.

Cargill and Ballathie enjoyed reasonable sport throughout the week and Islamouth continue to catch every day.

The Middle River registered 69. This was a much better week with all the beats reporting success. Kercock landed 17 fish last week with many more hooked and lost. The largest was 18 pounds and was one of two caught by Andrew Turner. Brian Ogden, Bryn Gifford and

John Sherbourne all caught with Bryn catching his first salmon at 13 pounds. Father & son, Bryn & Paul Hughes caught 6 between them. Murthly 2 enjoyed a good week with 19. Calum McRoberts enjoyed a good day on Newtyle landing salmon up to 26 pounds on a copper Toby on Tuesday. Up at Dunkeld House Peter Sproston continued his run of good fortune and landed a great 28 pounds cock fish from the rock pool on the Dunkeld House beat, it measured 41" long and 23" girth.

On Dalmarnock Mike Sutton had a cracking 23 pounds salmon from the Rams Horn in the boat.

The Upper River produced 20. Farleyer continued their success last week catching the 100th salmon of the season on the beat and then catching a few more for good measure, this is now a record catch in recent years, well done all. Mike Roberts achieved this feat and a special presentation was made to him.

The Kinnaird beats continue to have success landing several salmon throughout the week. Salmon are being caught in the very upper reaches as well over the last few weeks such as the Garry but they are not reported.

The Isla registered 6 from Keithick Mains.

The Earn registered 0.

The Tay Conservation Dinner will be held at the Dunkeld Hilton Hotel on Saturday 20th October 2012.

Celebrate a Tay salmon with a Dalmore Tay Dram and contribute to the future of this mighty river. Dalmore distillery have created a unique expression of their single malt whisky and a generous donation from each bottle sold will be gifted to the Tay Foundation to support their work to protect and improve the river.

Many thanks for all the pictures everyone is sending of salmon and thanks to all who have sent me their individual fishing experiences on the river. I would be most grateful if you would continue to do the same by emailing robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com to be included in this report.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Prospects for week commencing 1st October 2012.

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Prospects for week commencing 1st October 2012.

The river is settled after a good week despite some fluctuating river levels largely due to hydro rises making life extremely difficult at times when expectation was high and catches remained hard earned. The spate never came as we missed the bulk of the severe rain at the start of the week but catches increased anyway from the previous week making it an excellent week by and large on most beats. This was especially for the very lower beats where a run seems to have settled in as the catches reflected. Prospects for this coming week are excellent with some rain forecast and a reasonable weather forecast after that. The salmon run is steady but hopefully will improve, hopefully we will see a good autumn run over the coming weeks, we are now going into October and this should give the river a great chance of producing more good sport if we get settled conditions.

The river Tay at Stanley Mills.

The weather was reasonably settled recently but some rain is forecast for the start of the week, which may give us a bit more water and excellent prospects for sport on the river. There might be a chance of a fresh fish anywhere in the river and hopefully the run will strengthen as we go into the autumn to give us even more success. Grilse and Multi sea winter salmon continue to be caught, which is very encouraging and with the settled conditions it should be a good week for the river. The prospect of a large salmon is a real possibility with big fish continuing to be caught every week.

Benchil as the sun goes down on another autumn day.

As to methods, in settled conditions and river temperatures cooling fishing by any method will be varied to catch the elusive Tay salmon. Currently the river temperature is around 52 degrees Fahrenheit or 11 Celsius. Fly fishing with a floating line and a sink tip is recommended with smaller tubes or a dressed fly. It is now worth a go with a sunk line and smallish tubes with resident fish now in the pools and varied tactics can produce results as was seen on several beats last week. It is always worth a go with a Sun Ray as well. Spinning from the bank with Devons and Tobies are a good bet. An all red devon is a good bet at this time of year.

Finally you are reminded that the Tay's catch and release policy for 2012.
From 1 June to end of Season:
• All hen fish of any size and all cock fish over 10 pounds should be released.
• All coloured and gravid fish to be released.
• No more than one clean fish weighing, where possible, less than 10 pounds should be retained per angler per day.
• Anglers should not use worms in September or October in any part of the district.

Please adhere to these recommendations and help preserve the long term future of the river and your sport.

To help you follow our guidelines I have included these helpful pointers

How to SAFELY Release a Salmon

A salmon prior to release at Stanley.

“The best method of releasing a salmon is to leave it in the water
and touch nothing but the hook with fingers or pliers. When taking a picture, lift the fish from the water with wet hands, quickly take the picture and return it immediately back to the water.
“Whatever the method, care combined with speed, will give the fish the best chance of survival.”

A fish being carefully unhooked in the net and in the river.

Currently salmon are taking longer to recover so please give them time before releasing. Releasing fish from boats in the river is not recommended. Keep the fish in the water as much as possible and reduce handling to give them every chance to recover prior to release.

If you have any news or pictures of catches or experiences on the Tay and you would like to share them please email me on robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com to be included in this report.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon Fly Fishing on the Tay September 2012.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon Fly Fishing on the Tay September 2012.

It was another typical autumn day on the river Tay in Perthshire, Scotland with good weather.

An autumn scene on Benchil.

Ken Mackenzie casting a fly from the boat in the Long Shot on the lower Tay Benchil beat just below Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

Mark Emms playing a salmon from the boat in the Long Shot on the fly.

A small grilse was successfully landed then released.


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Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon Fishing at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland September 2012.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon Fishing at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland September 2012.

Peter Annan had a good end to his afternoon on the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland today.

This was one of two fresh salmon Peter landed in under half an hour at the tail of Horsey on a red devon. This was the biggest weighing 18 pounds which was carefully released after the picture.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon Fishing on the Lower Tay September 2012.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon Fishing on the Lower Tay September 2012.

It was another typical autumn day on the Tay with some sunshine and settled weather.

Autumn scene on the lower Tay Benchil beat just below Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

Mark Emms plays a salmon in the Long Shot at Benchil.

A 13 pounds autumn salmon was successfully landed then released back to the river.

Ken Mackenzie plays a lively salmon from the boat in the Long Shot.

A 12 pounds salmon prior to release.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Guillemots and Swans on the river Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Guillemots and Swans on the river Tay, Perthshire, Scotland.


Guillemots flying up the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland in the recent severe weather then floating back down with exhaustion. Also on the video are 4 swans flying up past the boat close to Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Guillemots on the River Tay September 2012.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Guillemots on the River Tay September 2012.

Over the last few weeks we have been seeing a number of Guillemots on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland which has not been unusual. Normally when there are strong winds in the west a number of these birds get blown over into the Tay system and if they are strong enough they follow the river back to the sea. Recently however we have encountered severe storm force winds on the East coast and these birds are coming into the river completely confused and traveling up the river then floating back down exhausted. This seems to be a new phenomenon for us and seems hard to comprehend.
These are a few pictures taken over the last couple of days.

A couple floating back down river exhausted.

A couple flying up past the boat in Horsey.

If anyone can give us more information on this it would be most welcome.

Some facts about the Guillemot from the RSPB.
Latin name

Uria aalge

Family
Auks (Alcidae)

Overview

The UK's coasts have many stretches of sheer cliffs where seabirds breed and the guillemot is one of the most numerous birds in the great 'seabird cities'. It comes to land only to nest, spending the rest of its life at sea, where it is vulnerable to oil spills. Dark brown and white, not as black as the similar razorbill, it has a 'bridled' form with a white ring round the eye and stripe behind it.

Where to see them

Found on small areas of cliffs on the south coast of England, very locally on the coasts and islands of Wales and in a handful of places in the north of England and Northern Ireland; more widely spread on cliffs of Scotland. RSPB nature reserves such as Bempton Cliffs in Yorkshire, Fowlsheugh in Grampian and Marwick Head in Orkney have large colonies. In winter it is widespread around UK coasts but usually well offshore. It is sometimes seen inshore after gales or passing by longer headlands.
When to see them

Guillemots are best seen at the nesting colonies, from March to the end of July

What they eat

Fish and crustaceans

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Large Autumn Salmon on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland September 2012.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Large Autumn Salmon on the Tay, Perthshire, Scotland September 2012.

It was a wicked day on the Tay in Perthshire, Scotland with driving rain and very blustery winds but the river still produced salmon and some big multi sea winter fish.

This was a sea liced estimated 24 pounds beauty caught fly fishing on the Lower Tay by Steven Watt down near Perth. After all the rain today the river was starting to rise and it was reported by several lower beats that fresh fish were running. This is just the tonic we have all been looking for which hopefully will boost sport over the next few days once the river settles.

Peter Sproston continued his run of good fortune and landed this great 28 pounds cock fish from the rock pool this morning on the Dunkeld House beat, it measured 41" long and 23" girth. Well done Peter and Simon, I hope you had a small celebration in the Hut afterwards to shelter from the dreadful weather!

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon fishing at Stanley on the Lower Tay September 2012.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon fishing at Stanley on the Lower Tay September 2012.

The last week in September got underway today on the Tay with fairly inclement weather but despite this catches were still made throughout the river.

This was Mike Middleton with a fresh 9 pounds salmon caught on the Pitlochrie beat at Stanley on the Horsey pool.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fly fishing on the middle Tay September 2012.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Salmon Fly fishing on the middle Tay September 2012.

Ian Scruton playing a good salmon in the Tronach on the Murthly water watched by Graham Harris. An 18 pounds cock fish was landed and returned.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Report for the Week ending 22nd September 2012.

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Report for the Week ending 22nd September 2012.

The catches were good last week but hard earned despite fluctuating water levels mainly due to Hydro rises, we are now looking for an improvement in catches as autumn arrives and an expected late run. The good news is that the weather is to remain reasonably settled this week after rain forecast on Monday passes through maybe creating a spate which should give excellent prospects so we can maintain good sport as grilse and top quality salmon continue to run the river. The quality of salmon remained high with fish up to 36 pounds in weight, this was again encouraging and hopefully will continue with a predicted spate early in the week that may liven up the resident fish and draw more fresh fish into the system for the coming week.

The sun goes done on another autumn day on the Tay.

Conditions were reasonable for the week but everyone had to work hard for success. River levels fluctuated from a few hydro rises however reasonable catches followed. The water levels continue just summer level encouraging salmon to run the river and a strengthening of the run is expected to improve catches further. The water temperature has started to fall, which is expected at this time of year but not dramatically. Currently it is around 52 degrees Fahrenheit or 11 Celsius. The river will be settled for the start of the week with rain forecast for Monday and occasional rain throughout the week but assuming the river remains settled this should give excellent prospects for sport. The quality was again exceptional with sea liced fish caught and more multi sea winter salmon landed. Salmon continue to be caught from top to bottom in the river with others caught and not registered meaning fish are running through rapidly and progressing upstream which encourages everyone.

There were 387 salmon reported which is the third week of 300 plus fish but last weeks catch was the most for a week so far this season. The largest salmon of 36 pounds was landed on the Farleyer beat and a further 32 pounds salmon was caught on Upper Redgorton, both fish were caught fly fishing which was superb news. Salmon were landed throughout the system from the Lower River to the Upper River.

Beat catches reported
(week ending 22nd September)
SALMON & GRILSE: Almondmouth 45, Waulkmill 21, Lower Redgorton 24, Luncarty 7, Upper Redgorton 17, Fishponds 14, Benchil and Pitlochrie 13, Upper Scone 11, Catholes 2, Burnmouth 3, Stobhall 37, Taymount 39, Ballathie 21, Cargill 30, Islamouth 25, Lower and Upper Islamouth 9, Upper Islamouth and Meikleour House 7, Meikleour House 4, Kercock 12, Murthly 2 2, Newtyle 8, Dunkeld House 7, Dalmarnock 4, Dalguise 3, Lower Kinnaird 4, Upper Kinnaird 4, Farleyer Upper 6, Keithick Mains 8.
Total: 387 Largest: Farleyer Upper 36lbs
SEA TROUT: Waulkmill 2, Lower Redgorton 1, Fishponds 1, Dalmarnock 1, Lower Kinnaird 1, Lower Aberuthven 1.
Total: 7 Largest: Waulkmill & Fishponds 3lbs

On the Lower River 318 salmon were landed. All the lower beats are having reasonable success but they are having to work extremely hard using all sorts of methods to gain catches and are now looking for a strengthening of the autumn run to improve catches. A possible spate this week maybe what everyone is looking for to improve things further, let us hope that is the case? The top of the tide is helping Almondmouth gain good catches with 45 last week. Waulkmill and Lower Redgorton had good weeks with regular tenants fishing the respective beats. On Lower Redgorton Jim Slaters party enjoyed success mainly with the fly with Dr Colin Jones catching on most days. They were finding that sunk lines were fairly effective as well as the customary sink tips.

A fish being returned from Fishponds.
Fishponds and Upper Redgorton also did fairly well. The Robbins party were on Upper Redgorton where

Hugh Robbins landed a 32 pounds autumn salmon from the Craigs fly fishing from the bank. Luncarty also had fish with Dougie Wangert landing 4 on Friday up to 18 pounds. On Upper Scone George Maison had a reasonable week landing several salmon on the fly off both beats. At Pitlochrie and Benchil Tim Greenfields party enjoyed success but had to work hard as on all the beats. Tim had a 15 pounds beauty on the first morning and fish of the week fell to David Boothroyd who landed a superb 18 pounds sea liced salmon on a devon from Horsey at Stanley on the Pitlochrie beat. Frank Muller landed 5 fish during the week up to 11 pounds. Stobhall and Taymount had excellent weeks. Stobhall had regular tenant Colin Corns fishing with a friend caught fish up to 25 pounds and despite only fishing 2 rods held their own with Taymounts larger party led by Nigel Gibbs. Ballathie and Cargill were amongst the fish as well throughout the week. Islamouth also did well especially at the end of the week with regulars catching 25 salmon for their 3 days mainly on the fly with Neil Tong, Martin Ferrie and Ian Mitchell all catching.

The Middle River registered 44. Most beats contributed to the catches but they were finding it hard work and are preying for water to move fish up to their beats. Their wishes maybe granted this coming week. Kercock had 12 salmon for the week up to 17 pounds with Stuart Tindall, Tracy and Stan Wood,

Matt Blake, Rob Bramwell, Keith Lovell and David Webster all on the score sheet. The Murthly beats found it hard going but Isabel and Ian Scruton both landed salmon on Saturday with Donald Tritton on Murthly 1. At Dunkeld House Gavin Mackie had a lovely surprise within 15 minutes of starting on Thursday landing a 25 pounds whopper from the boat. It was the perfect tonic after a frosty start to the day as autumn temperatures start to drop. At Dalmarnoch David Brown had a 15 pounds salmon and Stuart Allison landed on at 18 pounds.

The Upper River produced 17. More water again would liven up the upper areas. Farleyer are celebrating again with a record catch for the season and some very big salmon as well. They only need one more fish to reach 100 salmon for the season which is twice the 5 year average! Well done all but even better was another monster salmon from the beat. This one was caught fly fishing by

Paul Mclanachan and was estimated at 36 pounds from measurements. The massive salmon was caught in the Junction pool with the Lyon and took an hour and a half to land on 12 pounds line! Great stuff and hopefully a picture will follow. A few fish were caught on the Kinnaird beats during the week with

Billy Henry amongst the successful anglers.

The Earn is starting to see a good few fish running now with

Jim Fisher doing well on the lower reaches landing several sea liced salmon fly fishing. Paul Young also enjoyed success with the assistance of Jim during the week. More water here will help the upper areas around Crieff.

The Isla registered 8 from Keithick Mains.

The Earn registered 0.

The Tay Conservation Dinner will be held at the Dunkeld Hilton Hotel on Saturday 20th October 2012.

Celebrate a Tay salmon with a Dalmore Tay Dram and contribute to the future of this mighty river. Dalmore distillery have created a unique expression of their single malt whisky and a generous donation from each bottle sold will be gifted to the Tay Foundation to support their work to protect and improve the river.

Many thanks for all the pictures everyone is sending of salmon and thanks to all who have sent me their individual fishing experiences on the river. I would be most grateful if you would continue to do the same by emailing robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com to be included in this report.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Prospects for week commencing 24th September 2012.

Salmon Fishing Scotland River Tay Salmon Fishing Prospects for week commencing 24th September 2012.

Spate forecast.

The river is settled after a good week despite yet more fluctuating river levels largely due to hydro rises making life extremely difficult at times when expectation was high and catches remained hard earned. Expectation remains good for the coming week especially with rain forecast on Monday and only occasional showers after that. This will hopefully really spice the river up moving the older fish about and possibly draw some more fresh ones in. The catches were hard earned but increased from the previous week making it a good week overall. Prospects for this coming week are excellent with a possible spate and a reasonable weather forecast after that. The salmon run is steady but hopefully will improve, hopefully we will see a good autumn run commence over the coming weeks, we are now getting towards the end of September and this should give the river a great chance of producing more good sport if we get settled conditions.

The Tay at Glendelvine on a cold autumn morning last week.

The weather was reasonably settled recently but heavy rain is forecast for Monday and occasional rain throughout the week after that but assuming the river settles after the spate there should be excellent prospects for sport on the river. There might be a chance of a fresh fish anywhere in the river and hopefully the run will strengthen as we go into the autumn to give us even more success. Grilse and Multi sea winter salmon continue to be caught, which is very encouraging and with the settled conditions it should be a good week for the river. The prospect of a large salmon is a real possibility with big fish continuing to be caught over the last few weeks.

The Tay at Dunkeld.

As to methods, in settled conditions and river temperatures cooling fishing by any method will be varied to catch the elusive Tay salmon. Currently the river temperature is around 52 degrees Fahrenheit or 11 Celsius. Fly fishing with a floating line and a sink tip is recommended with smaller tubes or a dressed fly. It is now worth a go with a sunk line and smallish tubes with resident fish now in the pools and varied tactics can produce results as was seen on several beats last week. It is always worth a go with a Sun Ray as well. Spinning from the bank with Devons and Tobies are a good bet. An all red devon is a good bet at this time of year.

Finally you are reminded that the Tay's catch and release policy for 2012.
From 1 June to end of Season:
• All hen fish of any size and all cock fish over 10 pounds should be released.
• All coloured and gravid fish to be released.
• No more than one clean fish weighing, where possible, less than 10 pounds should be retained per angler per day.
• Anglers should not use worms in September or October in any part of the district.

Please adhere to these recommendations and help preserve the long term future of the river and your sport.

To help you follow our guidelines I have included these helpful pointers

How to SAFELY Release a Salmon

A salmon prior to release at Benchil.

“The best method of releasing a salmon is to leave it in the water
and touch nothing but the hook with fingers or pliers. When taking a picture, lift the fish from the water with wet hands, quickly take the picture and return it immediately back to the water.
“Whatever the method, care combined with speed, will give the fish the best chance of survival.”

A fish about to be released at Kinnaird.

Currently salmon are taking longer to recover so please give them time before releasing. Releasing fish from boats in the river is not recommended. Keep the fish in the water as much as possible and reduce handling to give them every chance to recover prior to release.

If you have any news or pictures of catches or experiences on the Tay and you would like to share them please email me on robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com to be included in this report.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon Fishing on the Lower Tay at Benchil, September 2012.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon Fishing on the Lower Tay at Benchil, September 2012.

Another autumn day dawned on Tayside today with good weather forecast and high expectation amongst Salmon fishermen and women on the river.

It was a very cold night with temperatures down to -1 Celsius and a frost on the ground. the harr was just lifting off the water as proceedings began.

Frank Muller playing a salmon in the Long Shot pool of the Benchil beat just below Stanley.

Frank landed a lovely fresh 10 pounds salmon which was quickly released.

The light starts to fade on another good day on the river.

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Salmon Fishing Scotland Large Autumn Salmon caught fly fishing on the Tay 2012.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Large Autumn Salmon caught fly fishing on the Tay 2012.

This was a big autumn salmon caught by Hugh Robbins this week on the Upper Redgorton beat below Stanley fly fishing in the Craigs. Hugh's fish weighed 32 pounds and will be a candidate for the Malloch Trophy this year for the largest fly caught salmon in Scottish waters and released back to the river. Well done Hugh and ghillie Mike Hay.


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Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon Fishing on the Lower Tay at Stanley September 2012.

Salmon Fishing Scotland Autumn Salmon Fishing on the Lower Tay at Stanley September 2012.

Another Autumn fishing day on the Tay in September.

After a cold night the mist is finally lifting of the river.

David Boothroyd hooks a good salmon spinning a devon from the boat in the Horsey pool of the lower Tay Pitlochrie beat at Stanley.

A cracking 18 pounds sea liced cock salmon is pictured prior to release. Well done David.

Late autumn sunshine on Stanley Mills as the boat comes up from another hard day on the river.

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