The River Tweed Commission (RTC) officially published its 2020 Annual Report this morning at its AGM. The RTC’s catch figures for last season showed a significant improvement on 2019. 10,352 salmon were caught overall, with 9,614 caught by rod and […]
2020 River Tweed Salmon Catch Figures
The River Tweed Commission’s official salmon catch figures for the 2020 season can now be revealed. Despite the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 restrictions the 2020 Tweed salmon rod catch of 9,614 was the highest since 2013 (14,853) and […]
The Scottish Country Sports Tourism Restart Fund is now open to applications
On 4 February 2021, the Scottish Government announced a Scottish Country Sports Tourism Restart Fund (the “Fund”) to help the Scottish country sports tourism sector survive the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Applications may now be made by clicking […]
The River Tweed Commission’s Annual General Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF The River Tweed Commission’s Annual General Meeting, which will be held on Monday, 1st March 2021 at 09.30am Via Zoom Following Scottish Government Coronavirus (Covid-19) business and social distancing guidance and to ensure the safety and well-being […]
Angling During Lockdown: Scottish Government Guidance
Following the First Minister’s announcement, the new ‘stay at home’ coronavirus restrictions for Scotland came into effect on the 5th January 2021. This means that all those residing in a tier 4 area should stay at home by law, and […]
November issue of ‘The River’ – now available
The River – Issue November 2020 is now available. This month’s publication reviews the 2020 season along with an unusual Floy Tag Recapture. An interesting read on a recent Redd survey undertaken in November. The Tweed Fisheries Management bodies – […]
TweedStart Auction: 30th Nov – 10th Dec
Limited Edition “International Year of the Salmon” Loop Classic Fishing Reel To help raise funds for the Tweedstart Angling Development programme in the Scottish Borders, Loop Tackle Design have donated a limited edition ‘International Year of the Salmon’ Loop Classic […]
COVID-19 Update on Restrictions
Recent announcements from both the UK and Scottish Governments notify of restrictions to movement. The current Scottish Government guidance is that people avoid any unnecessary travel between Scotland and England, Wales, or Northern Ireland. Scotland from Monday 2nd November 2020, each area […]
October issue of ‘The River’ – now available
The River – Issue October 2020 is now available. This month’s publication introduces our new Clerk and Director – Jamie Stewart. An update on the floy tagging project, which highlights recent re-captures. Along with the 2020 Brown Trout & Grayling […]
September 2020 – provisional fish counter results
Provisional fish counter totals can be found at the following link. With very little rain in September, totals for the month were well below average. Fish counter provisional totals