July 2019 issue of ‘the River’ now live
The July 2019 issue of “the River” includes information on some of the more unusual data to emerge from the Salmon smolt tracking work undertaken by the Tweed Foundation during the Spring, the initial fish counter figures for June, an update […]
We’re coming up to Pink Salmon Spawning Time
Please watch out for Pink Salmon on Tweed July is spawning time for these fish. Unprecedented numbers were caught in Scottish rivers in 2017, including fifteen reports on the Tweed Breeding males are immediately identifiable because of their humps, as […]
BE AWARE: Update on Reporting Skin Damage in Wild Atlantic Salmon
The Scottish Government’s Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) has been responding to reports of skin damage in wild adult Salmon across Scotland. As shown above, the skin damage is presenting itself as reddening around the fins and belly, inflamed (Swollen/Red) vent […]
Official 2018 Tweed catch announced
The River Tweed Commission’s (RTC) 2018 Annual Report confirms that last season’s official overall Salmon catch figure was 6,129. The Salmon rod catch, at 5,644, represented a further fall in catches for the fourth year running. The Spring catch last […]
Could you be a River Tweed Commissioner?
Scottish Borders Council are looking for Borderers with an interest in the River Tweed to serve on the River Tweed Commission (RTC). The RTC is made up of Tweed Proprietors and local representatives – the local representatives being appointed by […]
Tweed’s Spring Catch Low – but there have been lower….
The River Tweed Commission has compiled the Tweed catch for the Spring season to 30th June. The overall reported catch by rod & line was 1,083 Salmon. Whilst this represents a further drop on last season when 1,843 fish were […]
Fishing Opportunities on Tweed late September/October
OPEN FOR OFFERS TO FISH ON TWEED DURING SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER There are a few days remaining in The Tweed Foundation’s Auction for September and October; these days have been donated by proprietors to help support our work on the River. […]
Tweed Brown Trout Catches
By all accounts the 2018 Brown trout fishing season on the Tweed to date has been a frustrating one, with many anglers reporting a lack of rising fish. It is too soon to comment on this season without the catch […]
Tweed Auction – Salmon Fishing on offer – June to September 2018
OPEN FOR OFFERS TO FISH ON TWEED THIS SEASON The 2018 TWEED SALMON FISHING AUCTION took place at the end of May. Whilst conditions are far from ideal at present, we have a choice of donated Lots still on offer. This event offers the chance to […]
Tweed Salmon Fishing Auction 2018 NOW LIVE!
TWEED AUCTION OF SALMON FISHING FRIDAY 25TH MAY 2018 2018 TWEED SALMON FISHING AUCTION is now live, offering anglers the opportunity to fish on this wonderful river. The Auction is run in aid of the Tweed Foundation, the fisheries trust for the […]