River Tay, Salmon, Atlantic Salmon, Autumn Salmon, Catch and Release, Spey cast, spin casting

When is salmon season on the River Tay and tributaries?

First of all the salmon season on the River Tay (main river ) commences on 15th January and ends, 15th October. Additionally the following tributaries of the Tay are as listed below.

Salmon season on the Tay tributaries

  • River Almond – 15th January to 15th October
  • River Earn – 1st February to 31st October
  • River Tummel – 15th January to 15th October
  • River Garry – 15th January to 15th October
  • River Dochart – 15th January to 15th October
  • River Isla – 15th January to 15th October
Gleneagles, River Earn, Salmon, Fishing
The River Earn allows you to extend your season to the end of October

How much is a permit to fish the River Tay?

Firstly, River Tay permit prices vary greatly. Owing to the diversity of beats and likelihood of catching a salmon. Secondly, prices are set by previous catch returns. Because of changing weather, river levels and the unpredictability of salmon fishing, it’s often possible to beat the system.

River Tay, Salmon Fishing, Salmon, Fishing Guide, fishing hut,
A fresh Atlantic salmon from the River Tay. The permit on this stretch of water was a reasonable £70 in early spring

Can you keep a salmon on the River Tay?

To clarify, all of our guided salmon fishing trips are catch and release. In truth, all beats on the river encourage this now. Given that all spring fish are safely returned now, some beats allow a small male (cock) fish to be kept for the table (outwith spring) However, it is the culture on the River Tay to return all fish to continue the vital spawning journey.

River Tay, Salmon, Atlantic Salmon, Autumn Salmon, Catch and Release, Spey cast, spin casting
A large River Tay cock salmon is sadly released in Autumn

When is Salmon season on other Scottish Rivers?

River Ness, Dochfour, Salmon Fishing, Ghillie, Spey Casting, Inverness, Ness Walk
Playing a salmon on the River Ness at Dochfour