Tay Rivers Trust

Things going well on the rivers

After a short hiatus over the last three weeks we are looking forward to fishing again next week. It’s another high water with heavy rainfall and snowmelt but the tributaries are already dropping so we ought to have some good conditions for the next while.

We still have some availability for the remainder of March which can be booked by calling Pamela in our office on 01250 883424 or [email protected]

The Tay Board seeks an office manager

See link in the shared post

Tay District Salmon Fishing Scotland Scottish Gamekeepers Association SGA Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Atlantic Salmon Trust NatureScot

tayrivers.org

Scottish salmon and sea trout fisheries: provisional statistics 2025

Read this provisional summary of catches from last season and "think about it" - what can you (you, personally) do as an individual?

"Compared to 2024... (2025 season saw) a decrease of 19,620 wild-origin salmon (40%)"

It is more important than ever to minimise the handling of fish and to swiftly release these endangered creatures; minimise harm to the animal, forget 'the photograph' and just release the fish to get upstream and sustain its race, support local livelihoods and be there for generations to come (human and piscine).

Worrying data, here... .

Provisional statistics from the Scottish salmon and sea trout fisheries.

Total wild salmon and sea trout catch.

Most recent figures show that in 2025, Scottish fisheries caught:

28,933 wild-origin salmon
14,282 adult sea trout
6,925 finnock

Compared to 2024, this represents a decrease of 19,620 wild-origin salmon (40%), 400 (3%) adult sea trout and 497 (7%) finnock.

Tay District Salmon Fishing Scotland. Atlantic Salmon Trust Fishmongers Company Trout & Salmon Scottish Gamekeepers Association SGA Malloch Trophy

Dochart fuel spill - any information?

Get in touch with Police Scotland

Non emergency: 101

They are responsible for "Investigating the circumstances around the tank damage linked to the spill".

https://beta.sepa.scot/news/2026/update-6th-march-2026-sepa-update-regarding-ongoing-oil-pollution-incident-within-the-river-dochart-near-killin-and-associated-watercourses/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQY4XxjbGNrBBjhAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHtQExZs-5-NX_B2YjHhOx4dNdIXih7UTvHyKvqT8wevEGp6fN8nSu0aYugpF_aem_XJERd_D9GXMP98SN5Z-U2Q

Update 6th March 2026 – SEPA update regarding ongoing oil pollution incident within the River Dochart, near Killin and associated watercourses | Beta | SEPA | Scottish Environment Protection Agency SEPA’s news centre contains the latest news from SEPA, and contact details for you to get in touch with our media team. It also allows you to search previous media releases and statements.

An opportunity on the Tay

🌿 Looking for more experience in the environmental sector? Interested in working for a landscape-scale conservation project? 🐾

We're looking for six seasonal project officers to join our team this summer!

These are challenging, dynamic roles where you will be controlling invasive plants, assisting with our American mink trapping network, engaging with stakeholders and working with volunteers.

These roles will be based in various locations across north east Scotland, including:

🌿 Esk and Tay Rivers
🌿 Dee and Don Rivers
🌿 Deveron, Ythan and Ugie Rivers
🌿 River Spey
🌿 Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Rivers
🌿 Ness, Beauly and Cromarty Firth Rivers

Visit our website to find out more and apply: https://invasivespecies.scot/about/join-our-team/

Please specify which location (or locations) you are interested in when submitting your application.

NatureScot Net Zero Scotland Tay District Salmon Fishing Scotland Esk Rivers Fishery Board & Trust The River Dee The River Don Deveron, Bogie & Isla Rivers Charitable Trust Spey Fishery Board Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Rivers Trust Ness District Salmon Fishery Board Cromarty Firth Fishery Board Beauly Fishery Board

A fantastic opportunity