The River – Issue July 2021 The River – July 2021 is now available. This issue provides an update on the annual electro-fishing programme monitoring juvenile Salmon and Trout stocks. Pink Salmon being recorded in the river. We also said goodbye […]
SEPA freshets from Fruid/Talla, Baddinsgill/West Water & Whiteadder Reservoirs and St Mary’s Loch this week.
Please be advised that SEPA have requested freshets from Fruid/Talla, Baddinsgill/West Water & Whiteadder Reservoirs and St Mary’s Loch this week. Source Quantity Quantity Commencing Duration Million gallons m3/day Hour Day Date (hours) Fruid / Talla 15 68,182* […]
SEPA Tweed Water Clarity Information
Over the last week the RTC has received a number of calls from Boatmen and members of the public concerned about the poor water clarity in the Tweed. The RTC reported these concerns to SEPA and requested that they investigate […]
The River – Issue May 2021 now available
The River – May 2021 is now available. This issue provides an update on the smolts movement down river assisted by the regular increases in river levels throughout May. An interesting read on ‘Spotting’ Brown trout and a recent upgrade to […]
Salmon research project nets £40,000 to investigate ways of improving fish stocks on River Tweed
A new phase of research by the Tweed Foundation that aims to investigate ways to improve Atlantic salmon stocks on the River Tweed is under way thanks in part to a £40,000 two-year grant from the Fallago Environment Fund. The […]
The River – Issue April 2021 now available
The River – Issue April 2021 is now available. This issue provides an update on the current status of COVID-19 restrictions. In addition, reporting that the Salmon smolt tracking project is now up and running. There is still time to […]
Guidance for Anglers during Coronavirus
By way of follow up to our news article posted on 14th April. Marine Scotland have released updated Covid-19 guidance for anglers today, which can be found on the following link Marine Scotland Blog
Accelerated easing of restrictions
The RTC welcomed the First Ministers announcement on the 13th April to introduce an accelerated easing of the COVID -19 related restrictions. From the 16th April, six people from six households can meet outdoors. Travel within Scotland for outdoor socialising, […]
Bemersyde Trophy Winners Announced
The River Tweed Commission extends our congratulations to Mr Andy Britton who has won the Bemersyde Trophy with a 32lb salmon. The fish, which was caught at Tweedmill Beat, near Coldstream, secured Mr. Britton’s award for the annual trophy, which […]
River Tweed Open for business but please be mindful of Government Guidance
Following the publication of the Scottish Governments timetable setting out how and when the current coronavirus restrictions will be lifted over the coming weeks and months. We would like to welcome anglers back to the river but take this opportunity […]