Fungal infection is a natural condition that usually affects low numbers of Salmon and Sea Trout every year as they return to our rivers. Numbers of affected fish can increase during certain conditions, such as periods of low flows and high water temperatures, leading to stress.

Provisional fish counter totals for 2022 are now available.  Despite fish being seen passing through both the Ettrick and Whiteadder counters, numbers remain low, reflecting the low water conditions.

The Salmon Smolt is the final product of the river. Losses at this stage of the life cycle cannot be replaced. With numbers of returning adult Salmon continuing to decline, we need to make sure as many Smolts make it to the sea as possible.

The Gamekeepers' Welfare Trust exists to support gamekeepers, stalkers and ghillies, and their dependants past and present.

The River - Issue April 2022 is now available. This issue includes provisional fish counter totals and an update on the start of our smolt tracking.

The River - Issue March 2022 is now available.  This issue includes the report of the 2021 smolt tracking study.

Fisheries Management Scotland have created a series of short films celebrating Our Wild Salmon and the people that strive to ensure that their habitat is as good as it once was, and to keep it that way for our children and future generations.

Information on the 2021 Salmon catch is included in the River Tweed Commission’s Annual Report, published this week.

Notice is hereby given of The River Tweed Commission’s Annual General Meeting which will be held on Monday, 7th March 2022 at 09.30am at Ednam House, Kelso and is open to the general public.

The start of the new salmon fishing season on the River Tweed was marked with a service of blessing on Tuesday 1 February at Pedwell Landing, Northumberland by Vicar Rob Kelsey of St Cuthbert’s Church in Norham.