To improve our understanding of in-river salmon smolt survival, 2020 was the second year of a four year smolt tracking study carried out on Tweed. With the last recorded movements of tagged smolts in early June, 338,000 recorded tag detections […]
Tweed Foundation Annual Report 2019
Slightly later than planned due to COVID restrictions, the Tweed Foundation Annual Report has now been published and can be found here. The report is packed full of information on our fish and environmental monitoring programmes that inform the management […]
RTC COVID-19 Update: Advice on boat angling
RTC have been receiving a number of enquiries about the use of boats on the river as the lockdown eases. Fisheries Management Scotland have been working closely with Scottish Government on guidance relating to COVID-19 and they have recently received […]
July 2020 – provisional fish counter totals
Updated fish counter counter totals can be found here A few video clips from the updated Gala counter :-
July issue of ‘The River’ now available
The River – Issue July 2020 is now available. It includes articles on the works at the Gala fish counter and Floy tagging update. Electro-fishing is now underway. The Tweed Fisheries Management bodies – the River Tweed Commission & The Tweed […]
RTC position on re-opening of fishing huts
RTC have received a number of calls regarding its position on the opening of fishing huts. The re-opening of fishing huts and associated toilet facilities will depend on the circumstances of each fishery. Relevant guidance and public health advice, including […]
June 2020 – provisional fish counter totals
Provisional fish counter totals for the Ettrick, Gala and Whiteadder counters can be found here.
COVID-19 Update
On Wednesday, the First Minister announced indicative dates for Phase 2 and early Phase 3 measures. This is welcome news as the removal of the 5 mile travel distance restriction combined with the opening up of self-catering accommodation in Scotland on […]
June issue of ‘The River’ now available
The River – Issue June 2020 is now available. It includes articles on the Tweed being open again, Smolt Tracking Project and fish handling during low water. The Tweed Fisheries Management bodies – the River Tweed Commission & The Tweed Foundation […]
Resumption of Angling Activity
It was confirmed by the Scottish Government earlier this week that angling is included amongst the outdoor activities allowable under Phase 1 of Scotland’s route map, with effect from today Friday 29th May. Whilst this is welcome news, a key […]